{"newspaper_name": "Mobile register and journal.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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OLD HoMERAND STEAMsHIPs.- Notwithstand-

 ing all the claims of modern aspirants for the fame of being the first dscoverers, suggestors. of steam power. old Homer stands alone, it might appear, the first "Ideal" in this field of fact and speculation,

 though in this "unhonoredand upsung." Hear what

 noet had no, essh ,hs dss of G ases or navigation in his description of the ships of King Alcinous. " So shalt thou instant reach the realm assigned

 In wondrous ships self moved, instinct with mind Though clouds and darkness veil the incumbent sky Fearless through darkness and through clouds they fly; Though tempests rage-though rolls the swelling main Ev'n the stern god that OCT the waves presides, Safe as they pass and safe repass the tides.

 With fury burns; while careless they convey 4 fD Promise uOus any guest to every bay.' ------ ---