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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22
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buckingham &. H., ten haE. tn..
The parties Interested in the foregoing DEGREES WIZ ~"
take notice. have appointed The .2d Jun" nrNt I Va"
pose al carving the ri"ctwi"fc III" tiI' .
please attend my Office BY 10 oro'k A. w. WI me "'
sary court papers, &c. EDbl SHAW; LS"'',.
May = f-""
IN ERN-NtHGt<tI.-At Circuit Superior ON .'
Law and lhanccy, continued and hold Tor j"' "'n@Il"
~ the Courthouse Thursday, the l!h day {" Ht'"'
IL q. sitting l. a Court ot Ehaurcry:
William :. 10, ing admir-. I'll Richard Clarke dec m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22
RoLFE ELDRlDGE, c. c. 5 {
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Buckingham C. H.. May ~ is' -,
The parties interested In the above decree, "l pleas
notice, have appointed the I'D day Of June neA
purpose of carrying effect. The ptiIes VIZ w
10 attend my Office by 10 O'Clock A. w., Of that daE "
books, papers, sc. ROBI. SHAW, L"|"t,s
MAY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
By md 'cith the adrice and consent Of Me Senate.
John Nj. Niles, TO be Postmaster General, vice Amos
Kendall, resigned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22


er;s,,tnre, sos, 600
Executive Departments, 5ooUuo
Surveyors and clerks, 4@ooo
Expenses of mints, exclusive OF buildings, @oooo'
Governments in the Territories of the United
Id;c;,rr 10000
Snnnort and maintenance of liobt houses lI7 900
Surveys Of public lands, .,ooo
Marine hospital establishment, looo
Pay, subsistence, forage, Quartermastcr S de-
,rn,,nnc;es Of The army lI74 900
Purchasing department, clothing, &C., a,4,ooo
Military Academy, West Point, i2',oUo
Expenses of arsenals, l"louo
Ordnance department, including gunpowder,
cannon balls, &c, 2po"oo
for The navy, 100000
Ordnance for the navy, 4O'uoo
pe,,irs of vessels $4,000
Contingencies of the navy, 24s'o oo
Marine corps, 7l'ooo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

p., M senate ami
IL. s5o. aIl S,sO 81 The increase of
az ,rl 81 O0o 5DI,e! popua,ou had been
pTn,ins Ii'79D I36lsl about 20 per cent.
iih'"- '''''' '''''N' r,voro,y .i,,.S geo
',,'r.'' ,sr, "'t H. az
t~.rntatves lon ger
s,.."ms ,n,r Inn.
n..> and more prin,.
,,s r.nnir"d ' nm
,..... "
S,,s,1rs and ,n-uS,> 90 40 y.-s3 More judges Of
the Supreme Court,
district judges,
marsla-, attorneys y,
' %",s 'o mals Ii"i.
-" ,,,r, ,,a,l,,
and Innrr suis
LicnI noA1s ,>o
T. ,s s,iSi i,r ri"i in las
in the humber Of es.
Establishments.
c,Ssps psrrRB.S-
pr,,.c,;on If Nouh
ern frontier $4,000
Private bills 1873 laG 22s,759 Nearly double in
amount on account
ness and POPULATION.
PAYMENTS 10 custom.
house officers from ,o. r,,.-., ,o,o.
i'e''"'S sary in consequence
"f,r tariTof ;si,to
",,n. nm n,, v -, ~ I,n,
j, was prior 10 the
passage of that act.
NAVY nrp,Rrmr>r.
navy l'! """ SnpsiS'- ~, 80, ,,e o,o t,;, c.,, il,
r,~ 40 Ino ',3I lbs crease in number Of
officers and seamcn;
pay ~, .n, r,m a, wen NsI.
vice
Repairs ana building .oo,,, ,.,;..;,u,
vessels I rSi,iS 40, iaS mission new snna
'0''''7 dron to India more
repairs, building
s s,hnrl 'esSe'S' AN"
w,,Ier,,,.r>r.
Army ys,y. subsistence
and .faer ''iS'ss 2'3r 1 j. arm! n mvpd d ~
o oSIn"- So5!4 St1.lSS increased faiions 20
Milar acairmy a5,43S 2o7,i per cent. higher, and
s ",% f as1.n.s: 20 9! PER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

IN CIIANCERY-ViR6lSIA.-At rules holden ~ w d,
office OF the Circuit superior Court OF la" ana nam
the county Of Accomac the 9Th DAY Of Nay I-fE s
William \. Parker late Sheriff OF AccuHiae c"ah,,
such admir-. Of John WhaIton Watson, dec, t'''''
against ,.,.-... his
Elizabeth Colonna, George ". r. Snead, ana md
wife, corbn and Mar his wife, Joseph o. lam
Ann Eliza his wife, John Epram james, Thomas ISL M!
susan his wife Mary Watson Mary Ann Dix Tabtha DIX, ]
H. Dix Maria tirOten William T. Crotch, John L. UT"ci ~ Is
p Goten, Samuel W. Gro,en, and William Crotch .,a
h''so'' !" nv "'s ""o'''e' ~" - ' Defruilel..
The defendant, John Ephra.n James having sn,fil
appearance and given security according 10 the act %
and the rules Of this and appearing ny Sas' -
d.nce that h. is not an nhah,ant Of th Comoon"r
ordered ina, said defendant, John E?hnim Jane
day Of the next October term anu t,,t
bill plaintiff and that copy Of this order oS IN
serted IN some newspaper published in the city "i hl.
months SUI and posted the front dooi .! ~
mouse . THo' R. JONES, G C.
May y i-W@"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

Pay of Senate aud
House S'0c,2l Sheo,3Si
Contingencies Of bo,l 10000 sol,
Pfinlin. ii,'JO ljo, III
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

The Increase of
population had been
about 20 per cent.
Two new stntes,t two
Territories, four Sc
majors, twenty Rep
rrScntativcS, longer
sessions, more bust
ness and more print.
Ing required.
More Judges Of
the Supreme Court,
more district judges,
marSlial-, attorneys,
more courts, more
Jurors, more bust
ness, more wealth,
aud more suits.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28
leges. Perhaps the manner in which her

leges. Perhaps the manner in which her
advantages are priced will be best known
by reference TO the census table, where it
will be seen that her increase Of population
has been upwards Of hundred per cent.
in the past two years. Geneva is one Of
her. fourishing towns and is situated on the
outlet of Big Foot lake. This outlet fur
nishes, we learn, an unfailing water power
capable Of being applied TO almost every
kind Of machinery, and was probably the
principal inducemcnt for making its vicini-
t. the scite Of the town. But little more
than year ago, aside from her name, Ge-
neva could scarcely boast Of an existence,
gr;st mill then in operation, being almost
the only improvement that marked the To-
cation OF the present flourshing village.
Now, our informant thinks, that the num-
Der of buildings cannot be far from the
neighborhood Of fifty: OF these there are
four stores, two taverns, two private board
ing houses, one cabnet-maker's shop, one
wagon makers shop, a shngie manulacto-
ry, two talor's shops, together with car
penters, joiners, masons, &c. and in fact
all the different branches Of industry that
are necessary in u furnishing village.
Al this has been done, comparatively spea-
king in a very short space Of time indeed,
and whilst the necessity still! exists, there
is no tagging in the spirit Of industry and
improvement. At present, in addition to
dwellings, three new stores are being erect
ed. the frame of the first is already raised,
the foundation Of the second for brick SUI
perstructure is laid, and the timber for the
third is being prepared. The grist mill is
extensive, and does fiourishing business,
keeping three run Of stone in constant ope-
ration; on the same privilege also, in the
town, is a saw mill which does flourish
ing business; an extensive dstillery is also
in operation. In addition to this as cha
racteristic of the population Of Wisconsin
generally, the citizens Of Geneva have their
village school room, where the younger
portion Of the community assemble for in
struction during the week, and where, &C.
companied by their parents, they meet on
the Sabbath to listen to the discourse Of the
pious minister.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Distinguished Emigrants.-Three Hun
garians Of high distinction and noble birth,
have recently arrived in this Territory,
and have purchased large tract of land
near Loke Koshkoning. They were led to
seek an asylum Of freedom, in this fair
portion of the west, in consequence of some
difficulties with the government of their
native country. They have been induced
to abandon a large hereditary domain in
Hungary, which however we are informed
will not be subject 10 contiscation, but may
be claimed by the heirs of the prescntown-
ers. A large number of emigrants. are
expected to follow from the same country
the ensuing season, among which VIII be
those of wealth and high distinction. 70
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

reasonable doubt. The population of our
town and the surrounding country, will not
only warrant the support of a good aca-
demical school, but our destitute condition
in this respect, absolutely requires it,
Nothing can add more to our reputation,
in the estimation of an enlightened public,
than our being known as patrons Ct science.
nor cun we in any way serve the interests
Of our country better, than by advancing
the intellectual improvement of our young
men and women. And for the attainment
of so desirable an object, the appeal is not
made SO much for aid Ivy our money, as
for our personal efforts, by awakening an
interest in the public mind, to the impor-
lance Of the object; and when that interest
is awakened, corresponding action, will
accomplish what is required. r.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

The Yellow F'erer visited the city Of
New York, in the year l74l, 1742, 1901,
1895, l795, 1899, 1900. 1903, 1905,
1919, and 1922. The deaths by that dis
ease were as follows: 1872 in 1895; 2O96
in l799, population 55,0Oo;) 60 in 1903;
2e0 in 1905; So in 1919; 366 in 1922
In 1905 1900 of the inhabitants (out Of
1000 the whole population) fled from the
city. In 1904, 40 persons died with it at
Brooklyn, but New York escaped.
Philadelphia was nearly desolated by it
in 1898; and agnin in 1898. 4O41 per-
sons died in 1893, and 1900 fled from
the city population 5O,OOO.) In1798 the
mortality was great,and 1000 out Of TO-
900 inhabitants, fled. Several thousand
died, and the greatest number Of deaths in
one day was III.
Baltimore suffered from this disease in
1893, 1919 and 1921.
In 1882, no less than 35l3 persons in
the city Of New York were carried off by
Cholera, in the course of few months; in
1898, Is persons; in 1884, 95l. Since
1884, that disease has moi prevailed here.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28
A Boundary Convention was held at

A Boundary Convention was held at
Rockford on the 9th inst, composed of the
counties comprized in the disputed district
Of Northern Illinois. The Convention ex-
press the opinion, that Congress exercised
an unwarrantable power, in extending the
northern boundary to its present llmit,an
that the claims Of Wisconsin to the terri
tory in question, are valid. The Conven-
ton further say, that the jurisdiction now
held by Illinois, over the disputed district
is illegal, and recommends to the several
counties in said district, to elect Delegates,
for the purpose Of meeting in convention,
with the delegates Of Wisconsin, and pro-
coed to the formation Of State Govern
ment; provided the latter shall take action
to that effect on the subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Laughter No man who has once hear
tiy and decidedly laughed can be altogeth-
err irreclaimaby bal. How much lies in
laughter-the cypher key wherewith we
decypher the whole man! Some men wear
an everlasting barren shipper; in the smile
of others lies cold glitter Of ice; the
fewest arc able TO laugh what may be cal
led laughing, but only sniff and litter from
the throat outward, or at best produce
some whiting, husky cachination, as if
they were laughing through wool. The
man who cannot laugh is not only fit for
treason, stratagems and spoIs, but his
whole life is already treason and STRAIT
agem.- Carlyle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

THE CRoPs.-Considera Lle anxiety ha-
wing been manifested, to learn t. e probable
result Of the harvest in this territory, we
have been at the pains to make every pos
siole enquiry within our reach, TO obtain
the desired information. In some sections
Of the country the rust has varously inju-
red the wheat crop; some fields being al
most entirely ruined, and others partially
so-while in other sections wheat is wholly
unlnjured, and promises an abundant yield:
upon the whole, the average crop Is not as
good as last year, but the surplus in the
country is no doubt greater than ever be-
fore, owing TO the fact that nearly double
the number Of acres of any previous year,
were sowed to wheat the last season. The
corn crop from every portion of the -coun-
try, we learn promises rich harvest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

A hopeful case - One Of the numbers of
the Register, the last of some volumes
which had been mailed ID a "patron" of
the publication since any credits had been
placed to the account Of the ledger-was
some time since returned by the postmas-
ter with the following pithy inscription,
''not wanted-not called for-not able to
pay arrearages-not able to pay postage
not any prospects Of ever being able
not in any business-not seeking for any
not able to live by law-not willing to
work-and not the worst man in our bor
ough after all, by good deal"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

% We are requested to state that special meet
ing of the Mozart Society, will he held at the school
house this Evening. As it is expected that some f.
nal decision will be lad with respect the future
operations ofthe Society and the disposal of its funds
il is hoped that all who feel interested in its object
will attend. There are PROFESSIONALLY materials
and means in this place, necessary to the formation
of an excellent Band Of Music, and most certainly
as a matter Of taste and ornament 10 our Village, il
is extremely desirable that the science of music,
should be encouraged by citizens.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

EDUcATIoN.--The considerations which
lead us TO remark on this subject, have
been induced by suggestions, which have
been made to US by the friends Of science.
The infant state Of our Territory, has thus
far inclined the inhabitants to make but lit
tie effort, in behalf Of schools Of higher
order, than those provided for by law
The Territorial Legislature, have enacted
that one-fourth Of one per cent, Of the a.
mount Of taxes levied in each county, shall
be appropriated to the support Of common
schools. By the aid Of this liberal provi-
sion Of the law, small effort on the part
Of those interested in common school edu-
cation, enables them to provide for the in
struction of the rising generation, in the
branches Of science ordinarily taught in
primary schools.
But our design at this time, is more es-
pecially to call the attention Of our citizens,
10 the necessity Of institutions in this Ter
ritory, in which the higher branches Of
classical education may be taught, and the
youth Of our country not be obliged 10 seek
elsewhere, the benefits of academical stu
dies, for the want Of such means at home.
We are sure that every enlightened mind
will agree with us, that education cannot
be too early incorporated into our institu-
tons, and placed upon a permanent and
elevated basis. 1t should commence with
our existence as communities-"grow with
our growth, and strengthen with our
strength" The time has fully arrived
when something should be done, TO estab
ish classical schools to meet the wants Of
our Territory. We know Of but one per-
manent school, designed for instruction in
the higher branches of education, in Wis
| consin, which is the "Plattvie School,"
located in the fourishing village Of Platt-
vile, Grant CO. From recent catalogue
of the students, and officers of that nsti-
tuition, we infer it 10 be in a prosperous
condition. There can be no doubt, but that
| a limited number Of academical schools,
might be sustained in the territory; and
especially do we regard Southport, as a de-
sirable location, where measures should
Immediately be taken, for the establish
ment of permanent school, in which &C.
cess may be had to those branches Of lite
nature, usually taught in academies at the
east. 1t is true a school, has been in ope-
ration in this place for short time past,
under the charge Of an instructor fully
competent to the object desired, but it is
only temporary, and after the close of its
present term, will probably not Re revived
again by its present teacher.
That an institution Of the character we
have expressed, established with the de-
sign of remaining permanently located,
nigh, be fully sustained, there can be no
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

A Remedy. -"How's your wife to-dayl"
inquired gentleman of his friend, as they
met on the walk before the Opera House.
"Oh, don't know am afraid she is
no better-I wish could think of seme-
thing that would restore her to health"
"Well-let's go and lick her-(l liquor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28
GENEVA, WALWORTH co.

From citizen Of Geneva, I'VE learn some
interesting particulars, relative to that place
and its prospects. Walworth county, in
which Geneva is situated, is among the frs,
counties in the territory in agricultural re-
sources, combining in connection, within
her borders, good water power and privi-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

The Supreme Court of the territory, sitting OF Ma
dson as its first act declared that the law of the e
gislature, changing the time Of holding its session
in consequence Of some omission in the enaeing
clause, was no law at all. The court of course ad-
;ourned Immediately, leaving it TO the legislature to
straiehten matters.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Honorable r. T. NJ. Hunter Speaker of the House
of Representatives, has addressed letter his con-
st:uents declaring himself perfectly neutral in The
matter of the now Presidential election. He declines
a reelection The grounds, that his political views
are in conformity with either of the great poiti.
cal parties of the day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

newly engraved design will! be observed in the
head of the present number of the paper. The view
is intended from the BRIDGE and the faithful execu-
ton of the scenery, will be apparent TO all acquaint
ed with our village On the left is seen vessel lea-
wing port, dashing DER the wave with Q, cry .al I'M
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

There is an excellent moral in the fol-
lowing: "John, fetch me a pitcher of wa
ter" "Not my business, Sir" "Right;
harness the horses and drive Stephen to
the pump."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Mr.. Aipheus Fitch Of Monroe, has been
nominated by q Democratic Convention,
held at Marshall on the 25th ult., a candi-
date to succeed Mr.. Crary in Congress,
from the State of Michigan.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

furled on the right, smaller craft is nearing tho
Shore in 'front.' in full view, is the Great Western,
the Queen and pride of the lakes To The right, on
point Of land is seen the Light House, tho thanks
10 Uncle Sam,) structure of beauty and taste;
The lighter lying the BAR and in the foreground
is The goddess Of liberty with the nsignias of
industry. The whole designed and engraved
by J. Ware, of Chicago, (whose advertisement will
be seen in another column and is beautiful spcci-
men of wood engraving. We have other specimens
of the same ART ST in The o1'c~, and we think per-
desiring any thing in his linz, would be graicd
BY his execution
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Mr.. Fl. Holmes, Of Prairie du Lac,
Rock county, has a COW, which few
days since, presented him with three large
healthy heller calves at one birth.-Ml
Sentinel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

A large tract Of land, situated on both
sides of the Wisconsin river, is by proc
lamat,on Of the President, to be offered for
sale at the land Office in Mineral Point. on
the 9Th of October next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

The "Madison Express" has been re-
vived at Madison, and hoisted The wing
banner.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Augustus c. Dodge, son Of Gov Dodge,
Of Wisconsin, has been nominated by the
Democrats of Iowa Territory, for Delegate
to Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

A new paper entitled the "Norihern
Badger" has been commenced at Platte
vile, Grant CO., w Il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

An Iowa paper estimates the population
of that Territory at $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28
T Ell EGR A PHI 4.
Southport, (W.T.) July %, 1910.


Defeat of the General BANKRUPT Billion Tues
day the 7,h instant the bill establish universal
system of banking throughout The United S,ates
which had previously passed the Senate came upfor
consideration in the House of Representatives, and
on motion of Mr. Pickens Of South Carolina was
moved to lie on The table. The motion prevailed by
a vote of l0l to 80. So The bill is buried for the
present, and when its resurrection will come, is
matter extremely doubtful. The political classified.
ton of the votes to lay the bill on The table is as fol.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-28

Colonization Society.-We understand
that Elliot Cresson, Esq, of Philadelphia,
who has labored so long and earnestly,
and contributed so literally 10 the advance
ment of African colonization, has just re-
turned from an extensive tour through the
Southern and Southwestern portion of our
country, where he has been TO collect
funds and 10 arouse to mort efficient ac-
ton the generous spirits in that section, in
behalf of this noble and expanded scheme
of benevolence. Many of the Plejudices,
we are informed, which formerly existed
against this society, are rapidly disappear
inh before the light Of truth and the nhu-
ence of more correct information on the
subject; and indeed, such are the cheering
accounts Of its progress in public favor, in
every part of our country, that we feel con-
fdent the time is not far distant when it
will be the favorite object of support among
all our benevolent institutions, with the
patriot, the Christian and the philanthro-
pist.-National Int.