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Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
ORIGINAL POETRY.
ADDRESS TO THE MISSISSIPPI
f X T r A C T.

From cut Itasca's pearly bed thou 1ow'st,
Thy fountains clear. BY Northern iempests cooled
While DER its surface skins the birchen bark,
BY tawny haads propelled or pausng slow
On The CLASSY marg 10 queneh his thirst, the Stag
Starts 10 see his image mirror'd bright.
And on thou rollst mid rugged cliffs, that rear
Their ersggy heights as watch-towers up; wherein
The King OF air his lonely eyre builds;
Ard leaving, anon, in wanton mood, stoop,
Proudly s,oops 10 sweep thy brink beneath;
Then soaring sports through his untracked domain.
Yet ere thy cliffs their SUBMITS lower, thou leap'st,
Fall boldly leaps', in silvery sheet, far down
Mid quitting rocks Of many an age, 10 dash,
Flashing, foamins, eddying, roaring. swift,
Impetuons thy spray-rob'd cataract, blghted love
Hath hsiiowed Ger, ard rendered consecrate
The peslng anthem which ,hcu tireless hymn'st.
Twas of On Indian wife, whose fervent soul
An idol DER its flaming shrine, hal placed,
Which careless viewed ohstons offered up
OF warm devotion, forsaking coldly her,
Who wor.hippcd aud little reck'd for angnsh's fire
Which should quick consume her throbbing heart.
Then oerw helmpd, in wild despair she sank,
Aud nsugh, save biackness saw aud wooed no though
But of the Sprrl-land, where grief lives not
And changcess pleasure, MID uufading green groves
springs.
or tbs muterGg fall, River! The echo loud
Shs caught and on thy murky bosom stared,
Seso,v'd, beneath 10 pillow her dropping head
Tis, BE- de adieu to knSnen, sad unmoored
Her fr,i! cgnoe careful placed within
Her CHERISHED infants. pledges OF her troih.
whom fond ahec ,on Stunned TO leave behindj
Ard ulied, xitb naive skill, the tremulOus oar.
Soon on he hurryng cascades gIis'enins BRINK
While faint rtsounds tie mS"ohS spriI erH'i song
Qnivers the tiny bark. then i'aTiu' hn'Pd'
Ciesye. The gnrgtag CUFFS rough breast below.
And thou did,, not R,ye thy boisPronS choral eha'g
To mou,nfu. w,iis o'eg true .ove'> sscrihce,
But pi,iless swept on; yet be ih'ir Ce"o'aph'
The beanleous bow. which, o'ei ny pr" pee gram
Heavens nigh orb hath painted rich ara Orhl. i.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
For the Hannibal Journal,
The Railroad.
Mn. EDIrcH:

Mn. EDIroR:
The contemplated railroad from Hannibal to
81. Joseph, is a matter in which very many per-
sons have an interest, who are not appraised of
the probable route that road will take. If any
of your readrrs can inform us touching the coun-
ties and towns, thraugh or near to which the
contemplated enterprise is likely TO pass, they
will confer favor on many who desire such
Information. A. Ii.
TThe communication Of A. B. comes from a
distance, we are pleased to see the contemplated
enterprise is beginning to enlist the interest Of
persons abroad. A Bill, as the most of our read
ers are aware, has already been introduced into
Congress, for an appropriation to the HannibaI
and ST. Joseph Railroad. 1t will afford us
qualification, as far, as is within our power, &c
meet the wishes of A. B. with reference TO the
probable route of the road in our next issue. D.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
fLANK ROADS

We arr rejoiced 10 hear that our citizens, and
those Of orr sister county of Rails, are sgifating
tho prcprieiy Of constructing plank-road from
Hannibal to New London; and also that the ini-
iiaiOry steps are taking for establishing SINH
lar road to Payson Illinois. Let none suppose
that because we are 10 have a grand railway,
that there is no necessity for plank roads. Any
one who has taken ride into the country with
in week past, win scout such a superstition,
and inform yOh chat unless you are expert at
swimming, ami have a gentle horse, you had
best stay at home. GoOd-speed, then, TO oil inn
provement: but whether We arc 10 have our net
work Of plank roads stretching away in every
direction, immediately or not, we hope il will
not be long before some Of our lofty limestone
cliffs viii be beaten down TO pave our streets
For now, when we are blessed with snow OF
rans unless you have the legs of an ostrich, loOl
sharp for being begged, and without pair o.
hunting boots, wO betide your silken hose!-
Deem US moi too rapid We heard gentleman
prediSsing, the other day, that in thirty year;
from date, The sieam-car leaving the Hanniba
Depot, would only halt when it reached Sar
Francisco: that then 10000 people would i'll
lnnr Dwellings and streets: and that then Cantor
lea boxes and Hong Kong silks would be a
4 iiisnty On Main street, as cotton bales in Liver
po5l.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
T-ntIO PROCESSION, CHRISTMAS
= DAY.

The Sons Of temperance are respectfully in
yiied TO unite with the members of Bard Tenn
pie of Honor, No. 4, in public procession
from their Hall 10 The Baptist Church in This
city, where there viii be Temperance address
delivered by Rev, l.. b. Dennis, Christmas day,
tz',;:. insi.,5 at z clock, P. NJ. Everybody
come, is the special invitation.
BY order Of Bard Temple,
JAS, II. HALL, w. R.
HAssIBALy Mo-, Dec. Ilth, 1851.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
A CHRITMAs-EvE BALL,

viii be given at the City Hotel on the eve
ming OF the 24;h. The proprietor will no doubt
make use of every exertion to have things go
of in the best city style, We congratulate the
lovers of the dance on the prospect of merry
Christmas.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
MONEY! MONEY!!

All persons knowing themselves to be in
debted TO this Office for subscription or other
account, are requested to cali and settle, or send
the amount by mail at our risk. At
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18

and less complex by the adoption Of suitable
rates, without diminishing the revenue very
materially.
The special agents Of the Department have
been actively employed. mfr. Hobbie was dis
patched to Cuba ann Panama 10 affect suitable
Mail arrangements for the West Indies, South
America, and points on the Gulf of Mexico
These objects were temporarily attained, but
the increase of correspondence will soon rem
der more perfect arrangements desirable. II is
recommended than adequate provision be made
for the payment of Mr.. Hobbies expenses
while he was absent upon his mission AS to
California and OregOB contracts have been ex-
ecuted for the residue of the contract term, to
end on the Both June, 1864. The report also
refers to the opening of the route now in oper-
alton by way of Lake Nicaragua.
| The contracts with the Cunard and Collins
steamships; the postal communications between
the United States and Mexico, by line of
steamers running from New Orleans to Vera
Cruz via Tampico; the conveyance OF letters
hither from foreign ports without delivery to
the Post Office; The necessity of guarding the
mails from robbery, and the increasing abuses Of
the Thanking privilege-are severaly dwelt up
on, and recommendations are made, in relation
Thereto, which will attract attention.
| Certain improvements in the organization Of
the department are suggested; and the Report
concludes with accommodation for thorough
revision of the laws which affect tbe Govern
ihent and the officers OF the General Post Office.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18

gao,ie q ihe shuttle coniiaaing along with Che
rest. 4hsserOwa that srteniedlo witoess ilicse
novel but interssting speesaeles was immense
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18

We authorized 10 announce r. J. BRADLEY
candidate for Sheriff u Ma,ion county at the ensuing
August election. seplstd
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18

command Of Lieut. De Haven; and the generous
os.er Of the vessels by MIR. 0rinnell, for another
cruise, is conveyed 70 Congress for its accep-
lance. should i be thought proper 10 authorize a
second exposition. III
The voysse Of the frigate 81. Lawrence, TO
Southampton. Is also noticed in appropriate
terms.
Tue number 81 of GERS employed during the
year in The coasi sury ey, was ninety. The Sec
rotary renews his recommendation that The
supervision of this work be transferred 10 the
Navy Department.
The necessity Of revision Of the laws relat-
ing to the Navy, and the adoption Of suitable
and efficient system Of Naval policy, is recon-
mended TO The attention Of Congress. Mr., Sra
ham does no. CONCUR in the policy sometimes adj
vocated the; we should apportion our Naval
force to that of the principal nations of Europe
with WHICH we may possibly come IN co!lsloni
vet he rcs ,ommends that all the aids afforded by
science and experiences be applied TO the i'm
proven ent of our Naval establishment. II is in
vain t.iat we rest contented with our models and
aniiqiated ornaments. Our obvious policy is tC
continue to build ships not only to supply losses
but 10 keep pace with the improvements OF Tho
age. The necessity OF Che estab lishment OF I
retired list, and the want of class OF snail yes
sells, to give employment in command TO .Senio
lieutenanis, are two important Recommendation
of the report.
The question OF Corporal Punishment il. the
Navy, is commented npon by Secretary Graham
at considerable length. A material defect in our
Naval code is hsld TO be that which is occasioned
by the failure toprovide any punishment by way
\ OF substitute. The report goes on TO argue, that
the abolition Of Naval Flogging has been atten-
ded with Improbable consequences; that justice
! is delayed by confinement; Chat honest men are
made the servants of the unwOthy while the lat
Ter are in confinement; and that the ships effec-
tive force is weakened. The Secretary consid-
! ers that the consequences of the change have
thus far been detrimental to the service, and com
mends the subject to the consideration OF Con
gress.
The scientific researches which have beer
presented during ths year, under the direction
of the Naval Department, are producing yalua
bic results. The Naval Observatory and Hy'
biographical office have been in active and Wig
orous operation; the Wind and Current Charts
planned by Lieut. Maury, are being EXTENDED
TO the Pacific and Indian Oceans; the Astrono
nica expedition TO Chill, under the direction o.
Lieut.. Gilliss, has been actively conducted
and the first publicatsaRsG llee Nautical Almanac
under the supintendelt feut. Davis, may bt
expected in theeOurse kext fiscal year,
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18
st. Louis AGENT.
GAM DIDATEs.

: authorized to announce ID. r. JACKSON |
a. candidate for Sheriff, Al The ensuing election to
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-18

We are authorized 10 announce WM. A. MADDOX
candidate Tor Sheriff OF asiion coeniy al the ensu
irg election. I'd
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Thouas s.. Thompson,o Of Palmyra.
Wm. o. Young, OF New London.
J. l.. Canterbury, OF Mexico.
Mr.. Cough, OF Clufoa.
Vim. " Tenn and ~. ~. Blsksy, Of Paris.
W. 3. kxer, Houston
Ardscw Dvisn. Bowling Gfeen.
Siascu lstrf. Philadelphia.
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Posimasicss are requested 10 allow us 10 adj then
10 the list. &.
The abavs Eamsd gcniiemen are authorized 10 giy
receipts iOs money due ihis 0.hce.
st. Louis Agent
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s. f.ossss, No., IS CIR authorized Agent to Oh
tain Advertisements and Subscriptions, oollec
Accounts, &c,
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The Courier.

? 7V-1'-s III II-hIlII. W . II
HASzIBAL, Mo-, Dec. Ilth, 1851.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

The Riot &C Key West.

To TuE EDIron OF the NEW YORK HERALD.
BY a letter received from Key West, per steamer
Wiraeld Scott, dated September s.h, ] learn the
following ps.iieolsis In gard to the riot which
uroo there on the lat instant -
On monIay, the Ist inst band Of rovjiss,
consisting Of the lowest characters in the place,
saulted the Spanish stores, *, completely destroy
ing them, &c. There were FIVE esta olishments
destroyed-a grocery store kept by Ramon, a man
supposed to be spy, in the pay Of the Spanish g.,
yefIment, whose escape in one Of Mirtps
smacks 10 Havana, was noticed few days since;
q barber shop belonging to Pedro Albsrt
wine and liquor sore, kept by Vessiu; grocery
store Kept by Bartolco Cntss, and provision store
by Albert Arnon. The Mayor aud police witnessed
the outrage, but were unable to quell It, u Is 10
be hoped, however, that before this the riag.
leaders have been arreued.
On Tuesday, the I'd inst, murder was CON-
mitted On tho wharf Of Il. q. Fontaine, Esq A
man employed as cock of the schooner Col. DE
Evssy, dame not known,) was struck on the head
with bandspike, in the hands Of a man by the
name Of Johns ton, and simultaneously killed. The
murderer is safely lodged In jail.
Business II brick; most of the vessels wrecked
curing the past two months, arc repairing. aud
nearly ready for sea.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

Among the losers by the fire IN Pittsburg the
ing IL the i2h instant we're Mossrs Glsssford Co,
flame WORKER who had recently moved there from NJ
YORK. The amount Of their loss T. not given.
Hon Levi Woodbury. married in June. 1919. to
rizs W Cispp, daughter OF Asa Cspp Of Portsnd, Ne
H. leaves FIVE children Charles Levi, a United
statee Ctmnif oner In Boston Mary Elizabeth Francis
Anstis. Virginia Lafayette, aud Ellen Ceroins. Tue
Louis, Mo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

OUTAGE ~ BURLINGTON, ". Ia party Of
Germans, employed at the brickInakipg establish
mcnt Of Joha Kitchens, between Columbus and
kipkers. in Mansfield township, were returning
home on Thursday night last, after having been
rousing, when n sudden attack was made by one of
the party on another, with clasp knife. inhcting
seyeisl dangerous wounds, from which il is ex-
pccted he will not recover. The assailant immc-
diatey threw the knife away and fed. Burlin Ston
theatre for the commission Of almost every crime
known in the calendar. Over twenty persons are
now confined in the prison at Mount Holly, and
several out on bai waiting the action Of the grand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

TBE LATE FIRE IN The Woops IN MAINE
The fire which has done so much damage in Wash.
ington county, Me at Moose river in Cutler, drove
from the woods into the shipyard Of Joha Eilch,
o,hsr property, in all Of the value Of 1900 no
insurance. The property burned by the fire in
Bridgeport, on Saturday night, was insured as fol.
lcwsi--Etna, %, 100; Protection, 900; Columbian,
New ork, 5000; Peoples Mutual, Worcester,
$3.50 Merchants and Farmers, Worcester,
sl,V0; and Connecticut, 800 Christ's Church,
which was burned, was fully insured. The loss Of
$4,000. Loss OF ]. Mott, Al 300 insured $500
Loss of J. Mott 4 Co, 600; not insured. Loss Of
Daniel H. Gould, II, 300; insured $1,000. Loss Of
Gould, Iafdee Mott - 500; insured $1,000. Loss
of Church society, A. 80; insured 5000. Loss OF
Wheeler Beers, al, 800; insured &1,6DO. Loss Of
Henry May, combmsker, who occupied tho second
story of the 50 me shop, ~ 800 no insurance. Total
loss, s3i, go. Total insured, sl6,Jp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

MurpER NEAR WASHINGTON, -. William
Wells. a marine, belonging to the Washington
Navy Yard, and said TO be from Baltim ,re, was
las, evening committed to jail by Justice Csandcl,
for further examination, charged with the murder
Of Samuel Nundell, aged thirteen or fourteen years.
a son OF TN, orderly sergeant at the Navy Yard The
particulars of the case TO be. that Wells and
another marine, and tlrec lads, belonging to he
barracks, went on cunning excursion, yesterday
afternoon; that when, on their return home, having
little distance beyond the Bulge. Wells wished to
hurry home, previous to the retreat words
pssted between him ard y,ung Nh.' den, on ,nls
subject; MIndtn struck him; he struck sfeh; JNs
then scmo enc else struck him on the shouds. anu
diverted his attentions; that on looking towar~s
Mundell again, he perceived he was making to-
wards him 10 strike him with his gun; that he
pulled the gun from the boy, stepped back 70
PAGES, lcveed IL at him, aud fired, shooting him in
the breast, and killing him instantly; that &c then
attempted to run of, but was seized by the other
marine and the boys, and brought before justice
Crandell. Washrgt0n ItsgUPh, Sert. Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

From among the large number OF ocean racers,
which have been launched within the last two or
three years, we select the following steamers,
which have dis,anced all competitors -
STEAMERS.
baltic. Alabama Union,
Georgia, Pacific, Franklin,
illinois, Pacific, No. 2 Marion,
Winfield scott. Promethcus, Brother Jonathan
These are all fast ocean steamers, that have
proved their qualities, and wide fame by their
actual accom- pishments; but their names are fami-
liar to the American public and their fea.s Of sail.
ing have heretofore been recorded.
Although We give to the New York pilots the
credit ofin,rodu sng the best models and producing
the best sailcrs in the world, yet We aware thas
much Is due to those enterprsing gentlemen who
have con bined utility with pleasure, 10 the con-
stiuction and use oil yachts. We tav, in New
York pretty feet OF these dainty bits OF nauti-
cal asiy.ccraey as can be found ia the world Here
are their names ard dimensions, and the names Of
their owners.-
YACHTS BELONGING TO TIE NEW YORK YACHT CLUE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

Above we rave furnished lists Of vessels Of all
clsset--a lis. OF which any nation might be
proud. We might have exteLded II, aud included
cur lske ard liver craft for there are en- orr inland
waters some Of the mos; tes utifu crais afoat
We might have mentioned the Long .lland sound
packets, aid the North River sloops, which, when
The yearly regsttss OF, are newly pain led b y
their owners, and join In the race, sometimes hold
ing almost an even course WITH the yachts but our
object was not so much ~ enumcrate the number or
kinds Of fast saers a. to give credit where credit
was due for the Improvements in naval architcc-
ture, which has placed us ~ isr ahead OF all COM
pCtitoIs. 1his credit we aver is Due TO the New
York Jilots, n set Of men whose enterprise
knows 10 motto but excelsior, whose dill.
gerce nevsr lsgs, and whose valuable experience
he's exhibited i.sef in practical results viii IN have
long been the admiration Of tie wOrli. No sviftcr
feet Of sailing vessels than the Eew York pilot
boats ever foatcd an We believ, Il VIII be l,ng
time time before they will be obliged 10 yield the
rain t. sry. They deserve their success, and IL is
but jpst that their deserts should be procame TO
the void.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20
Estimated
BOSTON YACHTS

There are also some pretty yachts hsiling from
Rosion and Salem, Mass. they are named as s0.-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-07-24
A Model of a Woman.

Some time since man residing a short dis
lance from the city, "shulfled off this mortal
COIL" leaving a wife and three daughters
apparently helpless and penniless upon the
world. In this emergency the eldest daugh-
ter-about Is years of age-what Burns calls
"bonnie, sweet, and sonsic lass'-a whole
arm full of health, virtue and rural beauty
resolved to make an effort for the support of
her mother and sisters. A warm-hearted
neighbor offered her, at her own solicitation,
70 cents per cord for cutting wood, being an
advance of 25 cents ON the usual price for
such employment-commonly considered the
most laborious even for the sterner SEX
Nothing daunted, however, our heroine COM
menced operations, and by dnt of application
and economy, in short time managed to
save enough from her,earnings to buy her a
wagon and team She'i now daily seen sell
ling wood in our streets, and unloading as
actively as any wood-carrier who drives to
our city-pitching out the logs with her own
fair hands. We cordially recommend this
lady--for such she is in reality--to such OF
our bachelor friends as are matrimonally In
clined. We care not, in what rank of life
such woman may be found, she is treas
ure. In the midst of poverty, toll and want,
her virtue is unimpeachable, and she has on
ly sought by unwonted labor to support her.
self and relatives by the toll other own hands
Had not our heart another shrine which claims
its homage, we know not that this moral he
roine-this Joan of Arc Of the affections
might not tempt US to violate Mrs. Nortons
oft-repeated injunction to "love not" AS 1T
is. we advise our bachelor friends to pay at
tention' to cur "wood," not the Hover"
'girl. ~ ,iemphis Epqa'rer.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-07-24
LOB PRINTIN
Jeffersouian Republican,.
He's None the Worse for That

What though the homespun suit he wears
Best suited to the sons of toll,
What though on coarsest food he fares,
And tends the loom or tills the soil:
What though no gold leaf gilds the tongue,
Devoted to congenial chat!
fright prevails, and not the a0rong,
The man is none the worse for that.
What though within the humble cot
No costly ornament is seen:
What though the wife possesses not
Her satin gowns of black and green;
What though the merry household band
HalEnaked fly to ball and bat'
If conscience guides the heart and hand
The man is the none the worse for that
True worth is not thing of dress
OF splender, wealth, or classic lore!
Would that these trappings we loved less,
And clung to honest worth the more
Though pride may spurn the toiling crowd,
The tattered garb, the crownless hat,
Yet God and nature cry aloud,
The man is none the worse for that