Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-11-18

lHE JoISTED STEAMsHIP.--A short time ago =
vessel OF very novel description appeared in The
East India Docks. She was of iron. built in com
partments or sections, with this remarkable pecuh
arlty, that each section instead of forming part
ar ordinary rigid idivisible vessel as in the Grea
Eastern, was vessel, complete in itself, and con
nected to the other sections by movable joint o.
extreme simplicity and immense strength The
joints were constructed by giving to the after end
each section concave form, enabling it to contain
ana overlap the convex bow Of the adjoining section
Through the overlapping parts, ut the sides of the
vessel, were inserted massive iron bolts resting in
stout wrought iron sponsors firmly attached to the
shlp's sides and frame work. These bolts. vbich
constituted the pivots or centres of the Joints were
attached to powerful levers under the decks by
means OF which they could be drawn inwards for
a'sconnect'ng, or pushed outwards for connecting
the sections. The vessel was in fact "io;n,,i
Ship, capable of bending at tine joints both ards
and downwards, accommodating herself to the rise
ana tall OF the waves, and fitted with poweriu pear
for lnstantaneously detaching one or more of b.r
sectlons when requireS. We understand the foou,
ing des'derata arc attained by this new system Of
naval construction '~"' "
Vessels Of exceedingly light draught, and of length
tar greater than hitherto, carrying the largest car
goes, may be used without the danger of breaking
!nelr backs or even straining; the yielding of The
}o'nts ooV'at'ng that liability. The great length
nght draught and narrow midsbp section permit
the attainment of Unprecedented speed, whilst the
facility for detaching part of the vessel in case of
co,slon' hre sudden leaking, or grounding with
!alhhg tue, affords means of saving life and por.
ton of hull and cargo when otherwise all won,d he
lost. In steam shipping a great economy of time
and expense is effected One section carries the en-
glne and screw; all the other sections are annrorr;
ated TO cargo On the arrival at its place Of desti
nation OF "jointed Ship" the engine and screw
section is immediately detached, transferred to an
other Jolnted vessel Of same guase Of Joint. and
despatched at once without incurrine the dei.v Of
unloading one cargo and loading smother. The de-
tenton of marine engines during the repair of sails
is also avoided by this system. The sections Of
Jonted vessels can load at inland ports proceed se
tSave Sa oy canal or river, to the nearest seaport,
'nere connect with the steam section and take their
cargoes direct over sea- avoiding the DELAY and ex
pense OF transhipment The Joint Ship CompAnv
oi o. Rood Lane, are going to run an iron screw COT
1er, as pioneer vessel, in the London coal trade
ner coal-lsden sections, when detached from the
seam section, will act as lighters, and deliver their
Goals direct to all watersde premises, docks. canals
ana creeks of the Thames; avoiding the expense Of
coal-~ whipping and loss by breakage of the GOALS
1Uustsated London Nescs
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How TO GET TO CoNGREss.-The following story
Is told by the Mobile Tribune Of .yudge Hawkins
S ne present representative to Congiess from the
o.ate OF florda-a man, by the way, brnful of een-
1he wit During the war with the Florida Indians
ne commanded volunteer company. On one occa-
SION they fell upon party of the enemy concealed
IN swamp. The captain sprang upon log, with
more valor than dscreton,) waved his sword. and
saeered his men to the charge. Just then, he was
snot down. One Of his officers ran to ask il he was
a; %ach hurt. Not very badly said Hawkins,
n Just JUS about enough to send me to copgressl" ne
edction has now been verified
sa,s men ind secongratuation more agreeable than
''"eAsm'nanon. .nss ,s,i aE~a se.t
1t is too often forgotten that batter does moi neces
sarily imply good. : .7s1,'' ~ III s
safe and happy one :" ' ~ '""'''Y '''' YY''y y
ihey only love truly who love wisely as,!4a