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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Presents TO the maun of Muscat. 1t is
we'll known to our readers that the ship Sui
tanee, belonging to the Imaun of Muscat,
will shortly leave this port on her return
home. She brought out valuable presents
TO the President of the United States, which
are to be disposed of, and the proceeds
paid into the Treasury of the United States.
Besides rehtting the ship at our navy yard,
Congress voted $l5, 200 to be laid out in
presents TO the Imaun, and for that purpose
Yraany articles have been purchased, and
others are now in progress Of completion.
This morning we called at the looking
glass and picture frame store of S. Under
wood, No. 186 Fulton street, to look at
some splendid mirrors made by order of
the President. Two of them arc 100 inch
es by u, the largest we understand that
have been made in this country. The
frame and ornaments are Of superior work
manship. Besides these, there are twenty
others Of the following dimensions: Six 70
by SO; two is by 30; six 23 by 10, and six
Is by II.
A pleasure boat has been built in this
lily uhuSA Viz uilSNtlOuO vi ZIG NAVY AgCuL
by Mr.. J. r. Livingston. 1t was exhibited
yesterday in Wall street, TO the admiration
of hundreds. Her outside, says the Cou-
rier, is enamelltd, white and polished, the
gunwale, row-locks, tllcr and stauncheons
for supporting the awning, are silver pla-
ted, the floor Of the boat is carpeted from
! stem to stern, the awning is Of blue silk
and covers the whole boat, the tiller ropes
and tassels are of silk, in short it is alto
gether splendid affair.
Among the presents. we learn that the
President has directedspecimens to be sent
oil every species of firearms, and other
military WEAPONS, including not only those
IN authorized use in the army, but repeat
ing guns, rifles, pistols &c, and every de-
scription of swords in use by officers of
different grades, artiIlcries, dragons, &c.
&c. All, we presume, are to be Of the
most perfect workmanship. Colts patent
rifles and pistols, arc of course included
N Y. Com Ado.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Bells as. Pisf0IS.-An Irish officer in
the 4O,h. rang his bell so often that no SER
want the landIady could hire would stop in
the house, or could stand their running up
stairs. The officer consequently received
notice to quit, which being unwilling 10 d.,
and finding the cause of warning, ne pro-
missed never to ring his bell again. Z pom
this understanding he retired to his room.
In about half an hour the whole house was
alarmed by the report of brace of pistols
in the Captains room. Up rushed the
landlady, the dodgers, and servants and
burst open the door. "CoiIocl" coolly
said the captain. Onthcir expressing sur
prise, the lodgcr cried Why as you DO
not like me to ring the bell, OF course
must try some substitute"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
DR.. Wilson writes that case Of HYDRO

DR.. Wilson writes that a case Of hydro
phobia occurred on the Philadelphia and
Bristol turnpike, about thrcc-fourths of a
mile southwest of Holmesburg, in the
person Of Charles Bakcr-aged 20-smalI
but robust, and Of active habits.
He came home TO his friends on Sun
day, May oath, and amused himself teas
ing little dog pinching his tail, &c, till
the little enragcd creature caught him by
the thumb. The sport ceased, tn? wound
was tied up and soon healed, he went away
TO his business, and nothing more was
thought o. the circumstance, till June 18th,
two days after hydrophobic symptoms had
occurred.
Saturday morning, June p, at o'clock,
he died-four weeks after being bitten, and
six days after experiencing the first symp-
toms.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

the blankets and sheets into balls and to
pelt him with infinite zeal.
Who's there Z? What's the matter 2"
cried Valentine, at length, in the coolest
tone imaginable, although his exertions had
made him sweat like a tinker
"For Heavens sake, my dear young
FRIEND" said Mr.. Plumpee, do assist US
in turning these cats out"
''Cats! Where are they! Iish!" cried
Valentine. -,
"Oh, that's Of no use whatever. have
tried the hshing business myself. All the
hishlng in the world won't do. They must
be beaten out; you're not afraid of them
are you?"
"Afraid of them: afraid of few cats!!''
exclaimed Valentine, with the assumption
of some considerable magnanimity," whcre
are they?'
Under my bed" replied Beagle
''There'sa brave fellow. Break their blcs-
scd necks !" and Valentine lcaped out of
bed, and after striking at the imaginary
animals very furiously with the bolster. he
Kissed with violence and scratched across
the grain OF the boards in humble imita-
ton OF those domestic creatures scamper-
ing out of the room when he rushed to the
door, and proceeded to make very for
lorn meyowng die gradually away at the
bottom of the stairs.
"Thank heaven they are all gone at
last!' cried Mr.. Beagle, ''wo shall be able
to get little rest now supposa" and af-
ter very mlnutely surveying every corner
OF the room in which it was possible for
one Of them TO have fingered, he Lighted
his candle, babe Plumpcc good night, and
told him TO go Immediately to Miss Ma
donna, who had been calling for an expla-
ration very anXiously below.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
BOndpdrtc'S Hounds show

Bonapartc's Wounds Napoleon show
ed~alc the marks Of .wo wounds-one q
very deep cicatrice above the left knee,
which he said he had received in his first
campaign Of Italy, and it was Of so seri-
Gus nature, that the surgeons were in
doubt whether it might not be ultimately
necessary to amputate. He observed, that
when he was wounded it was always kept
a secret in order not to discourage the SOL
diers. The other was on the toe, and had
been received at Eckmuhi " At the seige
of Acre." continued he, I" a shell thrown
by Sidney Smith fell at my feet Two
soldiers, who were close by, seized, and
closely embraced, one in front and the 9TH
er on one side, and made rampant of their
bodies for me against the ehcc. of the shell,
which exploded and overwhelmed us with
sand. We sunk into the hole formed by
its bursting; one of them was wounded -
| made them both officers. One has since
lost a leg at Moscow and commanded at
Vincennes when left Paris. When he
was summoned by the Russians, he replied,
that as soon as they sent him back the leg
he had lost at Moscow, he would surrender
the fortress" Many times in my life,
continued he, have been saved by sol
diers and officers throwing themselves be-
fore me when was in the most imminent
danger. At Areola, when | was advanc-
ing, Colonel Meuran, my aid-dc-camp,
threw himself before me, covered me with
his body, and received the wound which
was destined for me. lie fell at my feet,
and his blood spoutcd up in my face. He
gave his life to preserve mine. n rer yet
believe, has there been such 3otion
shown by soldiers as mine have manifest
ed for me. In all my mislortunes, never
has the soldier even when expiring, been
wanting to me-nevcr has man been served
more faithfully by his troops. With the
last drop OF blood gushing out Of their veins,
they exclaimed, 'Vivo 'Empereurr"
From :" A Voice from 81. Helena.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
From he Chicago american.
ROCK RIVER, BELOlT. w T.

The new west being regarded as an m-
portant and exceedingly interesting portion
OF our country; and as correct information
IN regard to 1t at the east is important to
both east and west, their relations being
intimate and inherent, conclude to send
you hasty description of portion OF the
western country which have recently Wis
tied, lying upon Rock River and at and
about the line dividing the State of Illinois
from the Territory of Wisconsin.
A few rods below the north line of Hi
nois the Turtle empties from the northeast
into Rock River. This stream excepting
a few rods at its mouth is in Wisconsin.
1t discharges at average low water six
thousand cubic feet per minute, and is ra-
pld enough at It's mouth and upward 10 af-
ford great amount Of very cheap and
mana gcable hydraulic power Here, Just
in Wisconsin, and on the eastern bank of
Rock River lies the new village Of Beloit.
This point is, on many accounts, an ex-
cccdingly interesting and desirable loca-
ton. The country surrounding i: is a
convenient diversity Of dry and most beau
tilul and rich prairie land, wood land, and
river bottoms; finely watered with springs
and lively brooks, and now just beginning
10 be spotted over with improved fields and
log cabins. SO far as the last three wears
can test the hcalthluncss Of this point and
section OF country, no spot in America is
more salubrious. Indeed, so bland is the
climate, SO brisk and clear the waters, and
so free the fresh breezcs over the green
and flower-spangled prairies, that while ii
is paradise to behold, it is hardly less Sc
in the prospect Of health and worldly COM
fort held out the active and enterprising
people who have settled in and are fast fiji
ling up this delightful and fertile region OF
country. The first effective settlement al
Beloit was in the summer of 1887, in the
course of which number of families came
on there from the State of New Hamp-
shire. 1t contains now q saw-mill, grist-
mill, two taverns, two stores, between Sc
venty and eighty buildings, many of which
arc comfortable and elegant dwellings,,
| mechanics of various kinds, and about
three hundred inhabitants, who arc alrca.
dy enjoying most of the comforts and IA
cilities Of an old country. There is a
Belolt projected improvement Of waite
power, in addition to that now in use, (which
will ultimately make it one of the frs
manufacturing towns in the west; and its
location near the centre Of habitablc Wis.
consin, when the southern boundary oil
this Territory shall have been restored &c
the line fixed by the ordinance of '67, al.
ready points the public eye to it as the fu,
ture capitol Of the future state Of Wiscon-
sin; and sure it is that no place in the in.
terror can afford greater natural facilities
The improvement of the navigation Of
Rock River is progressing slowly; anc
there is already good business doing on
it with RATS and fiat boats. I may at a
future time send you descriptions Of Other
sections and villages in the Rock River
country, but enough for the present.
Your ob't. serv't. A. G..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
NJ. Frank and C. Latham sholcs. Editors.
TERMS.

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No subscriptions received for less period than
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
To Apprentices.-Theo only way for {

To Apprenticeship only way for a
young man TO prepare himself for useful
ness, is to devote himself to study during
the leisure hours. First be industrious in
your business. Never complain that yon
are obliged to work, go to it with aIacrity
and cheerlulness and it will become ha-
bit, that will make you respected by your
employer and the community. Make it
your business TO sec and promote his into
rest; by taking care Of his, you will learn
to- take care of your own Second attend
to your studies. Few apprentices can com
plain OF harder master than was Frank
lln's-yet Franklin laid the foundation for
greatness while an apprentice. Success
depends not upon the amount of leisure,
you have, but upon the manner IN which
it IS improved.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Ships,-Thcre are no less than nine
ships building at Medford, near Boston,
All along the coast of Massachusetts and
Maine, the note of preparation for ship
building is sounding loud. Whatever else
may be dull, this trade is brisk. The past
season has been the best which the present
race of ship owners ever knew. Many
vessels have paid their cost in the clear
profit Of freight. There will be grand
fleet of new carriers on the ocean within
six months. For this we congratulate the
growers Of wheat and cotton; for flour is
not likely soon again 10 pay six shilIings
barrel, nor cotton penny halt-pcnny.
Each trade, however, must have its turn
for ''bencfit'' and the shipping interest
has on the whole had rather hard time Of
it. If they do not Delay a little, soon,
thew will ovcrdo their business again next
year.-J3ur. of Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Indian ToubIcS. = he ~ Louis Era
OF the DIST states, on the authority Of gen
tIcman who had just arrived from ST Pc
ter's, that war party of the Sioux indians
(4O0 strong) had assembled and taken up
their march for the Chippewa grounds;
and that about the same time an equal
number OF Chippewa had left their homes
for the purpose of making war upon the
Sioux. Ii was the general belief that the
battle would be destructive one, rs both
parties entertain ;hc most hostile feeling
toward each other.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

IHate " INC EGpedattOn 10 DtScOCer
the North- West Passage-DeaM of Mr..
Simpson, 9c.-The ST. Louis mo. } Bull
etln of the oath ult., states that some of
the party of the Hudson's Bay Company
who recently discovered North West
Passage, or continuation Of the trendng Of
our Arctic coast, between the points ex-
plored by Ross, Back and franklin, after
their return to the principal depot (Yorf
Factory and sending home dispatches
thence, arrived at Lake WINNIPEG. The
two young men TO whom the honor Of the
discovery belonged, fastening home to
England for the prize of the British Gov
eminent, got into serious dispute. They
differed as TO the route to be taken. Mr.
Simpson, with Messrs. Bird and Legros,
and twenty or thirty of the colonists, struck
across tor st. Peters, on the Mississippi,
to return by the lakes and Newly ork -
| Mr.. Deasc, his compeer, with another par
ty, set out for the Canadas. Mr.. Simpson,
wrought upon almost to degree of insa-
NIFTY with the teyerish apprehension that
his competitor would reach London first.
on the day they were camping at Turtle
River, June 90, suddenly shot Mr. Bird
| through the heart, and with the other bar
rel of his gun wounded Mr.. Lcgros NOR
tally. There were only two others then
prcsent--a son of Legros and another
Simpson permitted Legros to embrace his
dying father, and asked the latter if there
had not been conspiracy between him
and Bird, with intention to asSassinate him
(Simpson) that night. Lcgros confessed
| there had, but afterwards denied it. Simp-
son ordered the two men to mount and re-
turn with him 10 the settlement, but they
dashed off and overlook the main body,
eighteen miles ahead. They all returned
to the camp in the morning, and before
reaching there got glimpse Of Simpson,
and heard the report Of his gun. They
attempted to intimidatc him from firing ut
them by firing three yollcys towards him.
On coming up they found that he had all
ready murdered himself, his head being
torn in pieces.
Far in the wild, unknown to public
view,' the three bodies were committed TO
the same grave by their companions, who
then pursued their route, with feelings
more easily conceived than described.
The party arrived at St. Peters about
the first of July, in possession of the i'm
portant papers and other property of the
Inflated Simpson.
Mr.. Aitllin further states that the whole
matter is involved in mystery, which time
only can clear up.
the unfortunate Simpson was a native
OF Scotland, and nephew of the present
Governor of the HudSon's Bay Company.
lie was about % years of age, possessed
OF fine talents, an amiable disposition, and
the universal esteem Of all those who knew
him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25
VOLUME l. NUMBER IL.

Horrid Murder. We read with deep
regret, the following in the last Warren
town VA Times.
The only son Of Joseph c. Wilson, of
Baltimore, Formerly of this county, was
drowned in well, on the 9th inst. whilst
on visit TO his grandmother, in this coun-
ty. The horrors Of this calamity were in
finitely increased, when circumstances led
TO the suspicion that the child lost its life
by the hand of a negro girl belonging to
Mr. Wilson. The girl was apprehcndcd,
and confessed that she had inveigIcd the
child to the well, TO sec birds nest, and
had pushed him in.
The boy was about eight years old and
an only son. No language can describe
the horrors Of the scene. The wretch who
had ontailod all this misery, and her hus-
band, have both been arrested and commit
ted to Jail, there TO await the judgement of
the law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

The Simp!oa Road,-Thc famous mill
tary road across the Alps, over the Sim
plon, is forty-five miles in length, and
passes over an emincnce CHA feet above
the level of the sea. 1t has fifty bridges
and five tunnels, the latter measuring 10,
gether 1888 feet in length. 1t cost 18,-
100000 francs-about S3,285,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

4 Mother Mdccd-A short time ago.
Madame Gradin, residing at L'Atac, il 81.
Ouen's parish, in the Island of Jersey.
presented her husband with five daughte rs,
Of whom four were still! born, ard the 9Th
died shortly after birth. The father ol
her husband h7f tvcoiv-ono children.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Amecdote Of tue hlag Of PrHSsin.-On
the evening preceding the DAY Of his death,
His Majesty, who had been accustomed 10
hear the workin5 of a pump which stood in
the yard Of the palace, and 10 which the
public were allowed free access on account
Of the excellence of The watcr, demanded
why ii was h. no longer heard it. On
being informed :hat it was locked up, lest
the noise should disturb lis Majesty,
open il Immediately" replied the t.na
II viii not have NY people BE- ,au.r an
III, condemned 70 dr..s bad at-r'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

a bookseller, some years since, received
an order for - sam ba1" io puzzlcdbi,
brain sometime without understand ng lie
meaning thereof, aud returned 1t 10. an
explanation. The writer was very much
astonishod that il could not be UNDERSTOOD
Why said he, 1t is as PLAN rs day; 2
sam, psalm, b e, books This explain
ed the mystery.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

A Large and Prodacltrc Grape Vine,
There is a Grape Vine at Casl!cton,
Ircand, which is 100 feet in length, anu 50
luXurantly productive as 10 make it ncccs-
sary for the gardner to thin it by cutting
OF 1000 lunches, leaving $500.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

a million Of francs are annually cxpend-
cd By visitors 10 St. Helena, to look upon
the tomb Of Napoleon. Now that :. his
remains arc TO GO to Paris, tic francs
will remain at home,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Rain.-Thc largest drops of rain, (which
are about one-fifth of an inch in diameter,
will fall 2.04O feet in minute but the
ordinary drops in this climate will seldom
fall half so fast. Hail-stones in the south
of Europe, having sometimes the enor-
nous diameter of two inches, will fall with
velocity Of 49, feet in a second, or
more than mile and a quarter in q min
ute; rapidity of stroke which destroys
corn-felds and ravages VINEYARDS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

The Mahogany Tree in st Domingo,is
tall, straight and beautiful, with rcd flow
ers, and oval lemon sized fruit. When
the tree grows on barren soil, tho grain
of this wood is beautifully varicga;ed--
upon rich ground it is pale, open, and Of
little value
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

PomPeu.-About thirty oueo,o OF Pom
peil are now restored to light; 1t is a third
part of the town. The walls which formed
its ancient enclosure, have 5ccg =, cog
nizcd; magnificent ampI ..... . 70.
rum, the temple Of Isis, a. t..as eaa
a number of other ..s. utuiI
cleared. EngltSh p
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

Effects Of Bad Reading.-Courvolsior,
the murderer of Lord John Russell, stated
to Sheriff Evans, in Newgate, that the idea
OF numbering his master was first suggest
ed to him by reading and seeing the per
Torrance Of Jack Sheppard. The book
containing the history Of Jack "Saeppard,"
had been lent to himby one d. ,ae arvants
OF, the duke OF Bedford
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-25

The preacher Miller says that no mar
rage will take place after the 23d Of Au-
gust. this year No time to lose, girls
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-11-05

The Providence Journal Of Monday
published letter from a cores sponden,
in this place, giving an account of the
Loco Foco meeting held here on Thurs.
day evening, in which il was stated, tha
Major Bull addressed the said meeting
and adrised the Locos not to go to tn,
trouble of appointing their usual com
mittce, SC. &c. ,sns their fate was seal
ed beyond the shadow Of a doubt-ol
something TO that effect. The Provi
dcnce Herald Of yesterday asserts, on
the authority OF gentleman Of high
responsibility from Newport, that not
word escaped from Major B. that
could be so construed. We did not ut
tend tho meeting referred TO, but we
have understood from many that did
attend, Of both parties, that such was
tho purpori, if not the exact language
made use Of by. Major B. This much
we do know, that a prominent member
Of tho loco foco party said in our pres
ence directly after the meeting, and iD
the presence ofa dozen, at least, res
pectable Witnesses, at the same tinio,
that he wished Major Bull had kept
his adriee to hnseIi'-,hey could havc
got along iull us we'll without it."---
We are rather of tho opinion, the editor
Of the Republican Herald would find
on conversing with some other respec-
table members cf his rsrty, that there
vss more iruS. n tie seeoua, gwen Of