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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01
COM N y NC A TIE d.


1t would seem rather GU: Of place 10 be
perpetually harping upon the laws present.
ed US by our territorial legislature. There
are far too many embarassments TO sup
pose the best system Of government would
be formed at once. But as we are rapidly
forming our territorial character, it is mat
ter Of no ordinary moment that the diver
sitv Of institutions from whence this cha
racicr receives its mould, should be Of the
best kind.
How important that the subject of COM
mon schools should receive our earliest at
tention. No man, either the friend Of his
fellow, or who desires to promote education
can be Indifferent 10 the interests Of high
schools, select schools, academies, colleges
&C. But either circumstances, which to
me appear to have general, have only
local existence, or too much relative inn
portance is attached 10 these institutions,
and an apathy Of spirit prevails upon the
subject Of primary schools.
What, ask, is he design Of education,
but to improve and cultivate the mass Of
mind Let this be done, and from the
wealth, the intelligence. the enterprise, and
the morals which result from general at
tention 10 primary schools, every commu-
nifty have the strongest guarantee, that
these higher institutions will be instituted
and sustained. But change the proposition,
and is il correct? If the mass Of mind be
neglected, will these higher institutions be
perpeiuated? Is not the neglect of the mass
of mind the way to sap the foundation OF
II Al. L -
There is a portion of every community
who from various causes, never aVall them-
selye OF select schools. A large class We
rlv believe that these institutions are got
with the express intention on the part of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

ginning in Wisconsin, we will suppose the
case OF an emigrant farmer, who comes to
ms territory with small capital in cash,
a farm Of one Hundred and sixty acres of
land (Which is farm enough for any man
Will cost at the government price two hun
dfed dollars. We will suppose from one
half 10 nine tcnths Of this farm 10 be prai-
RE. The first Improvement necessary TO
be MADE, is The erection of a house fer him
self and family. The cos; Of comforta-
Tic log or block house, which will answer
well enough fora few years, will be $50.
We will next suppose him to farm 10 acres
OF his prairie, which will require 1900 rails.
The cost Of these at $35 per thousand, de-
iNorcd on the ground, viii amount TO about
SlG0. Or il circumstances should render
1t NOE convenient, 10 enclose forty acres
with ditch fence, the expense Of fencing
forty acres by ditch at fifty cents per rod
will be @lG0. The cost Of p,oughing for
ty acres OF prairie, at three dollars per acre,
wild rmountto 9l2o. The qaant:ty OF seed
required to SOW forty acres Of ground 10
wheat will be fifty bushels, which Will cost
SD. The cost OF sowing the seed and
harro~ing it in, VIII be $50. These are
all the principle items Of expense which
Will be required 10 make a good beginning.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

pfcSilcnNaI EIcc'i9H.-Aii excitement
on this subject may now be said 10 be fair
" over. We gave in our last, the ascer-
;ainzd result from a sufficient number Of
states 10 settle the election Of Gen. iIalri-
son. We have now bat lil;ic further re-
turns, and do not think it hardly worth
while 10 endeayor 10 make out table Of
The votes, as it is only necessary as a mat
Ter Of reference; and 10 give a table Of re-
ference, we shall wait until we get full
return. The whole number OF electoral
votes is 294. Gen. Harrison will probe
bly, get as many as two hundred out Of the
whole number
The official return from Pennsylvania
gives Harrison a majority Of 3l3 votes in
the state. The whole number fvotes cast
was 297,603; adding 3l3 cast for the abo-
Iition candidates.
Virginia, beyond doult, has given her
vote to Van Buren,. The majority is not
yet ascertained.
The Van Buren, majority in Illinois, &C,
cording TO the Chicago Democrat, is 1915
votes. This is rather an unexpected ma
jointly, after the doubt that was at first fell
with regard to the state.
Harrison's majority in Chio,rePrcsented
to be official, is upwards Of twenty-thrcc
thousand votes.
In New Yoik, Harrison's majority is
thirteen thousand and sxty-seven votes.
Stewards majority over Bouck is in the
neighborhood Of six thousand votes. The
new Legislature stands, Senate 81 whig, II
dem. llouso GG whig, 62 dem; whjg gain
Of l in the Senate, and loss Of 4 in the
House.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

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n 49, ,,.o - ',','' eo'e, n'''1i' d ma" "o
- 80 CO. con,n. 'r;.',' anu JoeOs,y fe!naf@
$500 ~ 3 , us '''t' sac had found
f. him and clor, rcI '''.' '.:5i'''G9 70 "2
ut;on more Cron, cnra.... - l , MS r's',
novelty han fran, INV, ".,. .,.. uo ~ -
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01
Il rye and Small Farms. IS,

/. re and Small E'grI1S - r.. i,,..
heretofore alludsd.o the aai3 which s....,..
TO BE- cherished bv The FARMERS IN his can,
try for larea (arns-sor cnI,iya,;n.r mann.
acres Ct laid This ent:act i veI n.y..
died in the following article from tbo H.
mcr's Cabinet
a. wish nv Lyntha- r, ,r,.~ ,yonrrtl.,r.
vcfv z....,.IL rr ,,,o ,,,,.,.+,,,. '.'''''
rived from The sr~tar, - ct5'l.;r. - ~ - -,
moro land tLan ,sr -. ,.aI. ,.,.r,,.4 ~ -
desire for more ,an5 has boen ,bo min !.
thousands. who would II tb;s ,imc b.aa
we'll ~ + III %.;.n.,. 40 y''i , 'l'''1 an
If On, haIt.b' = ','9 r''o 0gi'I,'eo .o''
lima noss .','' t:l - - '.es a. on
Anxiety conzc9ynnt 40, t.. ..'r, ...'
SPEED abroad. are M hat m,ny have ~.
er gained. and nj tbev he'd = r;c.Lt =, ~.
no~I +, olt,in All Ill c.nla. :.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

reached lhe chapel, Is miles from Peoria.
just as the deep tones OF the bell gave no.
tlce that service was about to commence
On entering the building, we were remind
ed Of the SPLENDID Episcopal churches in
our eastern cities, save that here the pews
are all free, cnl that prayer books were
distributed on the seats, SO that every at
tendant might be supplied. Presently the
venerable bishop entered, accompanied BIZ
the Rev. Samuel Chase, This nephew
commencing the service as they ;,lvanced.
We never saw more attentive congrega-
ton. Every person rose, and each hav-
ing a book, all made the responses. The
ceremony OF consecrat o occupied al /;
an hour and half; then followed a dis
course BY the bishop Of an hours length,
and the r-maining services occupied ano-
Their hour.
1t is needless to say tAat every thiag
was conducted with the utmost so.emuity,
md that each heart capable OF approaching
the blessings Of religious instruction felt
grateful to that kind Providence who had
thus brought It TO their doors.
1t will doubtless CRAFTY public curiosity
to know that Bishop Chase, during his
years absence, succeeded in raising funds
sufficient 10 enable him 10 60 on with the
college buildings, and that they VIII lie
commenced as early in the ensuing spring
as the weather viii permit
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

Cost Of Farming in Uisconsin.-ETcry
thing pertaining TO the pursuits Of agricuI-
ture in Wisconsin,, is Of special interest to
those who design cmigrating from the east
to this Territory: no portion Of the great
west, is probably regarded with more lavo-
rabIe impressions at the present time than
Wisconsin. The spiritof enqairyis abroad
with respect to the future prospects Of en-
igrants TO this territory; AID there are
abundant indications, that great. accessions
will be made to our population the next,
and the succeeding years. And since a
great number of our papers find their way
TO the east every week, we are disposed TO
render such information as may be of SER
vice TO those who are enquiring Of the west
with the view TO cmigrate.
As VIC have remarked on a former occa-
sion, there is probably no country in the
world, which holds out greater Inducements
to emigrants than Wisconsin. There is
yet an abundance of land Of first rate quail
ty to be had in every county in the terri
tory, at the government price of ten shil-
lings per acre. Farms where good begin
nings have been made, with respectable
Improvements, can be purchased from four
to eight dollars per acre. The price Of
stock is nearly the same as in New Y ork,
and the price OF merchandise in the lake
towns, is about the same as THE east with
the addition Of transPortion.
To give proper idea of the expenses
necessarily incurred to make q good be-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

the more wealthy, to create Il sort of aristo-
cratic distinction in society; and il the sem
timent be erroneous, still lis hold is both
deep and strong Add 10 this, they deem
themselves precluded by the expense.
But education should be general, for tn S
most obvious reason: that Ignorance as
we'll rs intelligence, is public property.
And pray tell me, how can the latter even
be general without well organized and
well sustained District Schools Indeed
| would have District Schools se7eci-i.e.
combine all the essential advantages Of Sc
lect schools. and | apprehend if they were
both sustained and Patronized by the entire
community, the more Intelligent taking
the lead, they would soon be SO. The
principle cause which would produce this
effect, would be, if all were taxed. each
according to his several ability. and this
tax equal 10 their support, the interest
which would be felt to have the money iu-
dicious'y expended, would soon make com
mon schools select schools. And if this
view Of the subject be correct why should
not property form the sole basis of taxation
for our primary schools; and why should
not our law relating to schools be so mo-
dlied as to conform 10 this view.
Before | close, suffer me 10 add that
am much pleased with the communication
Of your spondent, ]. L. p. How far
our views may coincide, his future num-
bers may tell. Heaven grant tina. his and
your call for u territorial education conven-
ton, may be answered from every part Of
our territory i.
Southport, goth Nov. 1870.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

Western Carrency.-One great draw
back upon the business prosperity of the
west, is the deprecated value of the cur
rcncy. The annual loss which is sustain
cd, in consequence of discounts or the pa
per Of western banks, is equal to at least
one twentieth of the whole paper currency
in circulation. 1t is true that dollar of
western currency may pass the ordinary
round of business transactions, during
whole year without being subjected TO pay
a discount; bat it no doubt frequently hap
pens that "a dollar is taxed five per cent dis
count, five times in the course Of year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

Wisconsin Temperance Journal We
have received the first number of a napcr
bearing this title, published at Milwaukee.
under the spperintcndance Of Mcssrs Lynde
Finch and Reed. The paper is published
in quarto form, neatly executed. and its
matter is crcd!taLle to the editors As IN
dicated by its title, it is devoted 10 the
cause Of temperance, and is especially de-
signed to advance the interests of the tenn
perance reform in this territory. Every
we'll wisher Of his country and Of the bes.
good Of society can bat feel a lively iute-
rest in the success Of the temperance en-
terplise. A publication devoted 10 the dis
semination Of intelligenceont this subject. if
properly conducted, cannot fail of being
an importrnt auxiliary in helping forward
the cause. The temperance enterprise is
indebted for much Of its past success TO The
aid OF temperance publications; and it is
but reasonable 10 expect, that It's future tri-
umphs will be accelerated by a continue
ton Of the same means. An cxcelion: op-
portunity is now offered, to those who are
dis:.osed to do something for the cause Of
temperance, by subscribing for The Wis
consin Temperance Journal, and by aiding
in its general circulation.
1t is source Of qualification that tenn
pcrance principles, are regarded with ia
yor in this territory, by SO large 4 proper
ton of the people. The preponderating in
nuencc which temperance holds in almost
every town and neighborhood, has relieved
us in measure from those appalling scenes
of inebriety, which are Witnessed with 50
much frequency in many other Places
But nevertheless, tn 5 territory cannot ex-
pect to maintain its hitherto exalted char.
acter for temperance, unless constant e.
forts are made to keep The subject alive be-
fore the people. 1t is possible that the tenn
perance reform, may be retrogradinr in
some portions Of the country, but upon the
whole, the cause was probably never more
successful throughout the world than now.
Hundreds Of thousands Of the population of
Ireland have been emancipated from
more to be deprecated than the
worst ages Of feudal oppression, through
the fundamentally Of Father Matthew, the
great apostle Of Temperance. T.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

rs the result Of ii.c>o expenditures, the
cmiSrant may reasonably Calculate uaon
his harvest, to repay in par, the outlay Of
his capital. Forty acres sowu 10 wheat
upon the prairie SOD, (prcyi5ed tie work
has been well done viii yield crop Of
twenty-five bushels to the acre; making in
the aggregate produce Of one thousand
bushels Of wheat, which at fifty cents per
busheI, will amount 10 5000. Pcduet from
this amount 500 for harvesting, thrashing,
marketing, and other contingencies, and
the net proceeds Of the crop viii be $500.
The result therefore Of the farmers first
years operation in Wisconsin, will stand
as follows:
Cost Of farm and improvements, $3.50
Ava.Is Of the first years GRIP, 100
Balance Of capital paid out, Ss235
Thus il will be seen as the result Of the
first year, his farm with its improvements
will stand him in $235-a farm compared
with the proIucliveuess Of which, nineteen
twenticths Of the farms in New England,
would appear truly insignificant. Forty
acres of this farm are already fenced and
under cultivation, and if he be prudent
man, the future avails Of the farm viii give
an ample support to his family and render
him independent; and if he be a reasonable
man, his ambition for the good things Of
this word, may be stayed; while he sup
pllos lis wants from the future resources
Of his estate, and makes blessing Of life,
by chcrishing a spirit Of contcntmcnt and
a love of domestic happiness.
In the foregoing estimates we have sup
posed the farmer to hire all his labor per-
formed; consequently no allowance is made
for wor}; which he might DO himself. If
he is a working man, and what is Of inf
mite Importance, if he has an Industrious
wife, he may reasonably calculate that the
ayaiIs of his labor the first year, will sup
port his family and supply himself with
the implements Of husbandry, necessary
to a good beginning in business.
We have endeayored to exhibit the av-
erage expenditures. which are required in
commencing the business of farming in
this territory. They are the views not
only ef ourselves, but Of practical men,
who are capable Of speaking from an ac-
tual knowledge Of the expenses oad results
of farming. Persons DESTROYS to cmigrate,
who have not the amount Of capital sufiic-
lent to make the investments te the extent
we have exhibited, may begin with half
the number Of acres and make their i'm
provements in proportion. On the other
hand, those who are favored with more
ample means, will regulate their invest
mcnts accordingly.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01
RECOGNITION OF TEXAS.
he New York Courier says:

:
8 We learn from an authentic source
that odvices were received by the Grea.
Western, to the effect, thattho governments
Of Holland and Belgium, had authorised
their Ministers 10 London, to treat VIII
Gen. Hamilton for the conclusion of trca-
~ OF recognition, amiiy and commerce
with the new Republic Of Texas; and tina.
Gen. Hamilton, the diplomatic p!cnipoten
tiary Of Texas, was about 70 repaiEto Lon
don for that purpose.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01
Southport, goth Nov. 1910.

Vessel ashore. The schooner John
Marsh, was driven ashore near the mouth
Of our river during The gale on Saturday
night last, and is now a totaIwreck. Tbs
crew escaped by swimming ashore.
Anotacr.-The schooner Li5eriy was
driven ashore .aear Oak Creek, during the
Same gale. No lives lost.
Mjlpautee SCntinc7.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01
A Great Joke.-Tho Sunbury Amer.

A Great Joke-Tho Sunbury Amer
can states that in Northumberland, Pa,
a sign painter put the following joke upon
some politicians. lie saturated with sui
phuric acid the banner on which he had
PAINTED name, 70 order; 50 that in a half
IN hour. the banner bearers were, to their
perfect as:onishmcnt, walking under the
names Of their opponents displayed on their
STANDARD
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

4 PrajSew0rthy Act.-On Friday morn
ing last, boy Of ten or twelve years Of
age, while skating on the ice. which had
formed in the river the night previous,
broke through, and would most certainly
have drowned, but for the timely and ge-
nerous aid of Mr. S. d. CowIcs, who ran
to his assistance and very narrowly es-
capped with his own life, in his persevering
exertons to save the boy. AS Mr.. Cowles
reached the extreme edge Of the ice, and
was aboat laying his hand upon the
boy who was sinking for the third time,
the ice gave way and precipitated both to
the bottom Of the river, about twelve feet.
Mr.. CowIes still kept hold Of the boy, and
on raising to the surface, attempted to put
him upon the ice, but had not sufficient
strength to accomplish it, Notwthstand-
ing his own imminent danger, he contin-
ued to hold the boys head above water till
further assistance was rendered by persons
on shore, when they were both oxtricatcd
from their periIous situation. We are
happy to be able to record so humane and
self sacrificing an action, which so rarely
occurs in this selfish world.
Mlwaukes Adv.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01


We see BY our chicago papers that great
preparations are making IN that city for a
Wing Ic'cof@'.oh IN hohoF OF he election
o. ''"'t'7o"' tomorrow ( W odncsGay')
IS ''1 d'y "pp"'n'e0; ana liIe following IS
announced as the exercises:
81 nat a salute ;or each Wing state, con-
SiN''"o o. i" 'U ,'oeF o. guns equal 10 the
o. :, ,'',,' :" ' ~
bon fire. hc lighted in the public square.
en- ;ne evening" Of the. dny at half past six
O'Clock, and that it be recommended II eve
!! " h.6 IN Tue cilT' 10 Illuminate at the
'-D'''0' 80 - "'.''t'
,o,.,,I coIrt, Lo Alp aooan~ra.,;ai -.
Il discharge Of rockets"
We are among those who dopbt the nro.
pr;rlv Of this nartizan rejoicing. If the
contest had been one in which the arms Of
frecmcD had caine, thonl victory over .
rorc;en foe, The case .;ould he different for
il would he = national tri,mnh. which tho
whole nation cosld ioin in celebrating.
In this contest friend has been arraved
against friend and kindred against kindred.
tbr dif.renca has boon orIv - i; f4,,rorco 81
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-01

In the aggregate therefore, it may be safe
ly estimated that ever dollar Of western me-
ney in circulation among US, subjects the
holder 10 five per cent tax once in a year.
If then, there are 500, O00 of the paper Of
western banks in circulation in this terri
tory. the people pay an annual tax on the
same Of $1,000. The people Of the west
certainly use an extravagantkind Of money.
Ia the first place, every paper dollar is paid
for at the rate Of seven per cent TO the
banks; and in the next place, the people
pay five per cent more on every dollar 70
make il worth what il should be.
1t is impossible that there can be a heal
thy state Of business, while these evils ex-
ist. Currency answers to the business com
muniiy, what blood does to the animal sys-
tenn. II the blood is disordered, the whole
man is sick-so if currency is diseased,
and does not answer the functions for which
twas designed, business becomes derangod
and the body of the people suffer proper
tiona,ely. Tie people Of Wisconsin can
not consistently with their own interests,
be Indifferent 10 this matter-the longer
this state OF things exists, the worse will it
be for us-the sooner the remedy is sought
and applied, the better for the people. Z.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-25
xbe state OF shr Coun5ry-SSar Exprss So fre IN
Kas7siu


Having Just returned from Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington and having paid some attention to
the state of the country, the position of parties, and
the probable issue of the approaching great contest
for the Presidency, we shall proceed next week to
define our position, and to prophecy the result OF
the present agatons in currency, politics. and trade
We have new established, after good deal OF
trouble and expense, An Express from Washington,
half day in advance of the mail. In short time
the news from Congress viii be deeply interesting,
developing the movements affecting the next election
BY this Express all the New York morning papers,
that choose. may receive the Congressional news in
time for their several editions, furnished by the
nail arrangements OF last year. 1t Is probable, also,
that this arrangement will be continued during the
whole Of the present session of Congress, because
we do not expect that the Postmaster General and
the Philadelphia Rail.ood Company can come TO
terms without further legislation by Congrts S.
Meantime, return our thanks TO the General Post
Office Department, and to all the Railroad Compa-
MES between New York and Washington for the
facilities furnished in effsctng this important
rangement. Ii they quarrel with each other, thew
have the magnanimity not to let such quarrels inter
fere with the conveyance of early intelligence to the
New York press