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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Raising OF Sheep.-lf any practical man
will sit down and calculate from such evil
dence as may be within his reach, the
amount whichthis Territory annually pays
for WOODEN cloths, and wooien apparel, he
will no doubt be astonishcd thai immediate
efforts are not made, to lessen this drain of
our territorial capital. The total amount
Of this item, cannot fall far short Of one
fifth Of the expenditures Of our population.
No man of practical economy, can look at
this subject and not arrive at the conclu-
sion, that this matter Of expense, should be
obviatcd as soon as possible, since the
means Of so doing are attainabc.
That sheep, can be raised in this Terri
tory: as we'll as in any other country, has
never been questioned. Some thousands du-
ring the past two years, have been brought
into our sister territory, Iowa, and they
are represented as having done extremely
well. The Climate Of the country, as well
as the natural pastures on the prairies, seem
admirably adapted to render sheep healthy
and thriving. We have conversed with
persons, whose judgments, are entitled to
much weight, in matters of this kind, who
give it as their deliberate opinion, that
sheep can be raised in this Territory, with
an expense from one thirdto one half less,
than in New England. Our winters are
shorter and usually milder, than in the
same ATTITUDES at the east, and the snow is
generally Of SO little depth, that sheep can
do we'll duringa greater part of the win
ter months, with slight foddering. Every
farmer should without delay, place upon
his farm at least as many sheep, as are
required for the domestic purposes of cloth
ing his family. We like to see farmer
clothed in a good substantial home.spnn
dress-the wool grown on his own farm,
spun and wove by his wife and daughters
1t bespeaks his independence, and it is
sure indication Of his thrift. His sons too,
should not be ashamed 10 have their sun
day best, made from the same domestic
fabric.
We have but just commenced our terri
torial existence, and will doubtless in due
time, claim our admittancc into the great
family Of states. 1t is important that in
the very outset, we lay we'll the founda-
ton Of our future prosperity, not only by
the encourag cement of science and sound
morality, but by placing our prospective
state, beyond the reach Of pccuniary en-
barassment. Nature has endowed Wis
consn with resources vast and incalcula-
BILE, and industry and enterprise have on
ly to be properly directed, to render our
population rich, intelligent and happy.1-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Steam.--LicutcnaR Janvcr, Of the T.
Navy is said to have discovered the means
Of getting up the steam of engines with
such rapidlty, that in ten minutes from the
first lighting of the fire, and although tie
water in the boiler be quite cold, a vessel
may be set in motion. This is, il is added,
to be accomplished without any additional
apparatus, and very little expense.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

A Confirmed TMef-The Richmond
Star mentions the case Of a young man
very respectfully connected, who success
fully entered the two Baptist churches in
that city, and stole the Bibles, which he al
forwards sold, He was committed TO prls-
on, and was scarcely in there an hour be-
fore he stole 371 cents from fellow pris-
Oner.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

MAINE ELECTioN.-1 he res lit for governor in this
state still remains in doubt. The question is only,
we believe. whether Kent, the wing candidate, has
received a majority of the whole vote, or whether
the scattering vote is sufficient TO defeat him. The
vote is Close that it will probably remain ques-
ton, untilhe official canvass by the Legislature, in
January next. There is no doubt, however, if Kent
is not yet, ihat'he will be, governor Of Maine, up
on the Senate, which is whig, devolves the election
in case there is choice by the people. The selec-
ton is made from the tive candidates receiving the
highest number of votes
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

The present number of sheep in the
United States is supposed to be about Is,
100000, yielding 40,00O,OOOl of wool,
which at the present prices, will bring in
to first hands SIS, 100000. The selling
price will make the value OF the clip about
$25, 100000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

whole number is divided among the vari-
Gus branches Of business. The larger
portion appear TO be in the earlier and mid
die periods of life, as only about one tenth
7.1o7 are above 40 years Of age, while
81 ,073 are between the ages Of Is and 40.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

leen stated that the elections in Mississippi
and New Jersey are also held two days;
but with these exceptions the elections are
completed in one day.
The October election in Maryland is on
ly for members of the State Legislature
Seven senators and full House are to be
chosen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

MN.-It said that spoonful of horse
radish put into pan of milk, will preserve
milk sweet FOR several days, either in the
open air, or in the cellar, while other milk
will turn sour
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13
1t isrumored that Governor Buchanan, Of the Lii
IBERIA colony, has been essassinated.

Fanny Ellsler, has proposed to give TO the Bunker
Hill Association, in aid Of the Bunker Hill month
ment, 5 $1,000, "or her professional services at the
discretion of the President and committee This
is liberal offer, but doubt much if it is accepted
That monument mich is to commemorate one of the
noblest events in the which secured our indie
pendence from foreign oppression, we think can, and
ought to be erected by the patriotism of those who
enjoy the HERITAGE rather than by the assistance of
foreign dancer whose of life, to say the least,
exhibits no very high tone Of morality, and whose
pecuniary profits perhaps, the results of worse
vassalage, than even prince would ask of subject
o. 1t is rumored here that Col. ID. v.
M. Ingersoll, formerly Of Ohio, has been
appointed Register of the Land Office, at
Mineral Point, cice, John P. Sheldon, Esq.
removed
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13
From the Daily Advertiser.
removed,

ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS
Oct. 5th--Arkansas, Georgia and Mich
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17
CONVENTION AT WHEELING

We have to record another of those i'm
Inense assemblages of the people, which like
the pulses of the nation, throb, at intervals,
with the hope of receiving health from the
Northern extremity to the Southern, from the
Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic. At Wheel
ing, on Thursday, the 3rd September, the
multitude was conyened.-Virginia had dele
cations from almost every county, and her
immense army was a worthy type of her
power. From Pennsylvania countless del
egation was also present, with variety of
devices and amongst them set of wagon
wheels with barn floor laid thereon. on
which two young farmers were threshing oats
with right good will; the banner attached
thereto bore the significant motto '.We are
the silk stocking gentry" Ohio next led
up her multitude, amongst whom were many
Of the old soldiers of Gen. Harrison, anxious
TO testify by their presence the same unwa-
vering confidence in him as civilian, that
they had ever entertained in his skill and
bravery as soldier.
Of the number present, the editor of the
Wheeling Times says that no exact estimate
can possibly be made. 1t is thought there
were not less than thrty-fve thousand.-We
ind no detailed description of the banners.
devices, &c. the same writer adding that he
could not think even of enumerating them.
~ SIdno ldu Oeen erected on a nil near the
town, where the assembly was organized, by
the choice of Joseph Lawrence, Of Washing
ton County, Pa, President of the Conven-
ton, and the appointment of ten Vice Presi-
dents from Virginia, five from Pennsylvania,
ten from Ohio and two from Maryland, and
eleven Secretaries.
1t was soon discovered that but few, COM
paratlvely speaking, would be able to hear,
and therefore two other stands were erected,
at one of which, Mr.. Pitts, of MARYLAND and
others, addressed a large assembly, the other
being occupied by gentlemen from some of
tue various delegations.
At the principal stand, Mr.. Lawrence first
addressed the audience, and was followed. |
respectively, by Mr.. Cox, Of WASHINGTON
City, Mr.. Southgate, Of Kentucky, Mr.. John |
son, Of Cincinnati, and Mr.. G.. y. Penrose. |
Of Pennsylvania.
For the accommodation ofthe thronr. near !
ly all the people Of Wheeling kept open hou-
ses; bat in addition to this, four tables five !
hundred feet in length were covered with
good cheer for the benefit of whonsoever it
might concern.
In the evening, addresses were continued
TIL late hour from the Court House steps.
and on Friday the intellectual treat was pro-
!onged throughout the day, when the Conyen-
ton adjourncd.--BnA .5mer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17
VAN buren, ELECTORAL TICKET.

Arthur Smith. of l. of Wight;
9 John Cargill, of Sussex;
5 James Jones, of Nottoway;
VIM. r. Baskerville. of Meckenburg;
5 Charles Iancey, of Buckingham
6 Richard Logan, of Halifax;
J Archibald Stuart, of Patrick;
8 William Jones, of Gloucester;
9 Austin Brockenbrough, of Essex;
10 John Gibson, of Prince William;
ii ]. ID. Halyburton, of New Kent;
IL Thos. j. Randolph, of Albemarle
l3 Waller Holiday, of Spottsylvania;
Ia Inman Horner, of Fauquier;
is Heroine l.. Opie, of Jefferson;
Is Vim. A. Harris, of Page;
~ Jacob ID. Williamson, of Rockingham ::
Is VIM. Taylor, of Rockbridge;
10 Aug. A Chapman, of Monroe;
20 James Hoge, of Montgomery;
q VIM. Byers, of Washington;
% Benjamin Brown, of Cabell;
% John Hindman, of Brooke.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

Rockingham Ifppeeanoe C'ub.--We under
stand that an association of this kind was
formed on Linville's Creek, in this county,
on Sunday last, by about 100 coiored gemmen.
We are unable to givea particular description
OF the discussion, but understand it produced
the most decided impression.-Rock.R Reg.
CSurely you must be joking, Mr.. Wart-
mainland only intend, by the above, to show
the Wings how much you despise them. 1t
cannot be that Mr.. Van Buren's o,cn ,ritnes,-
es are turning against him Il
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17
-
-STAUNTON :--
THURSDAY. SEpr'R. II, 1910.
GRAND yyEaIG RALLY
AR THE MEUHoPoIIs

dlTThe Richmond Wing says it hopes
to see a delegation Of Five HUN
DRIED MEN FROM AUGUSTA" at the
State Convention, on the 5th of October.
What say you, Wings of Augusta
Shall this hope be realized Z!
Will you disappoint the just expecta-
tons of your Country, in this, the hour
of her sorest trial
NO I'VE trust not.
1t is known that you HAVE the CLUB
OF HERCULES, if you will but WELD
it sand all eyes are turned to you with
anxious solicitude.
Then, GO-wo beseech you-not sim
gly, but in companies ;-and assure your
brethren whom you meet there, that AU-
|GUSTA IS DETERMINED TO DO
HER DUTY. in the coming contest!
This, of itself, will be enough to send
a thrill of JOY, and a shout of triumph,
throughout the Commonwea lth;-and who
can estimate its influence in achieving us
the Victory.
COCO then-we beg, we implore
you,-as you love your Country, as you
love her free institutions and count not
the cost-for in the issues arc involved
your dearest interes is, and your highest
prosperity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17
FOR PRESIDENT.
Gen. WAN. Henry Harrison.
OF ONO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
John Tyler.
OF VIRGINIA.

WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
l John w. Murdaugh, of Norfolk;
Q John Urquhart, of Southampton;
VIM. S. Archer, Of Amelia;
Richd. kidder Meade, of Dinwiddie;
Henry L. Watkins, of Prince Edward,
James G. Bruce, of Halifax;
Whitmell p. Tunstall, of Pittsylvania !;
8 Thomas r.. Joynes, Of Accomack;
9 Norborne +. Sutton, of Caroline
10 Willoughby Newton, of Westmoreland
III James Lyons, Of Richmond City;
10 Valentine w. Southall, of Albemarle;
Is John S. Pendleton, of Culpeper;
IA John Janney, of Loudoun;
Is Andrew Hunter, of Jefferson;
Is Philip Williams, Jr. of Frederick
II VIM. Seymour, of Hardy;
I9 Briscoe G.. Baldwin, of Augusta;
l9 Ballard Smith, of Greenbrier
go Edward Johnson, of Botetourt;
81 John N. Humes, of Washington;
% George w. Summers, of Kanawha;
% Waitman L. Wiley. of Monongaiia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17
Speaking of some late discussions at the

Speaking of some late discussions at the
Log Cabin in Richmond, the Wing says :
Mr.. Baxter seasoned his discourse with an
anecdote which made what General Haryie
calls ''these logs" rcyerberate and shake with
peals of merrment. In certain Western
town, the Locos had stationed themselves for
the purpose of insulting Wing procession
In march for a certain point; but the Wigs
came up 200 strong in double files, so that it
was deemed by the Locos prudent to let them
pass In respectful silence. There was. how
ever, negro servant attached TO the Whie
cavalcade, who fingered in the rear, and
when he passed the Locos, they most obse-
qulously pulled off their hats to him, and,
bowling low, exclaime1-"How do We do,
Gen. Harrison-how do We do :" Pompy
humored the joke: ''You mistake dis child,
gentiemen-l hab not de honor 10 be Gen'l.
Harrison, but am your Vice President Dick
Johnson's son J" We may guess that the
Loco Focos did not rally after this home
thrust.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

Great Destruction Of our Clifton Crops.-A
highly respectable gentleman of this city,
who has just returned from visit to his
plantation in this State, gives us the follow
ing melancholy information.-New Orleans
Picayune, .Aug. %.
'Gentlemen Il have Just returned from
my plantation in the Parish of Iberville,
where witnessed, in the space Of forty-eight
hours, the destruction Of every leaf and form
on my whole plantation, by the caterpillar, or
amy-worm( sometimes so called, which made
lis appearance in myriads. have not neigh
Dor who has not shared Il similar fate with nae.
Thousands Of bales of cotton have thus been
destroyed. On Thursday night nota worm
was visible on my crop, and on Friday morn
ing most Of the destruction vas complete. In
my neighborhood not more than one-fourth Of
the crop, which week agoall had reason to
anticipate, can be realized. The cattle dr-
vers from Attakapas say theworms had made
great devastation in atregion, and still con-
tinued to spread with alarming rapidiIy."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17
U. S. SENATE

There hre in the Senate. 90 Wings and so
Loco focos-and vacancy in Virginia and
Delaware. OF these the terms ofthe following
gentlemen expire on the 4th of March next :
Brown of N. c., Calhoun of S. c., Clayton
of Del, Crittenden of KY, Davis of Mass.
Fulton of Ark, Hubbard of N. H., King of
Ala:' Knight of r, L., Lumpkin of Geo,
Nicholas of Lou, Norvell of Mich, Roane
of Va, Robinson of ILL.,, Rugsles of Me-,
Walker of Mississ., Anderson Of Tenn. and
Wall of n. J.-l3 Locos and 6Whigs.-
These, with the vacancy in Virginia, and the
vacancy in North Carolina occasioned by the
resignation of Mr.. Strange. make 81 vacan-
cies to be supplied. The reelection of the 6
Wings, or OF gentlemen of the same politics,
is certain. In addition to these the Wings
are certain off in Virginia, 2 in North Car
DINA, and Il in Louisiana; and will probably
get in Georgia, l in Michigan, 1 in New
Jersey ard in Tennessee, which will secure
majority in the body for Old Tip, when the
people shall remove him from the Log Cabin
to the White House.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

AZ The Bunker Hill celebration was a
great and glorious affair. The number in at
tendance can be mere conjecture from sew
enty-ive to one hundred thousand are suppos-
ed to have been congregated on the common
and the Hill. Virginia had respectable re-
presentation, and among them our distin-
guished orator B. w. Leigh. North Carroll
ma, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Gcor-
gia, and Kentucky were also represented.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

Presentme7t Of q GoUernor.-The grand iu-
ry Of Sewer county, in Tennessee, have Dre-
ssnted Governor Polk. as most serious grier-
ancc. Whether the Court adopted any RENE
dial orpuntory measures, in consequence, we
are not informed. The presentmcnt charges
that the Governor instead Of remaining at his
post in discharge Of his duties. is traversjng
'be State conducting 40 electioneering cam
paign.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

1j~The Wing Convention at Fincastle on
the 9th instant, we are truly gratifed to learn
was well attended. There were about fifteen
hundred persons present. The Convention
was addressed b. Mr.. Witcher and General
Baldwin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

= lTTmE BROAD BANNER OF HARRISON, LIB
ERTY AND THE CONSTITUTION is NOW FLUNG
TO THE BREEZE, INSCRIBED WITH THE INSPIRE
ING WORDS OF THE ELOQUENT BARBoUR--"ONE
PRESIDENTIAL TERM--THE INTEGRITY OF THE
PUBLIC sERvANTs-THE SAFETY OF THE PUB-
Lie MoSEy-ANp THE GENERAL coon OF THE
PEOPLE"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

9J@ObrvER P. BALDWIN, esq. has become
the editor and proprietor of the 'Lexington
Gazette" MIR. u. is an able and efficient
laborer in the Wing cause, and We heartily
wish him success.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

DEATH OF ]. 6. 4. WILLIAMSON, Esq.,
This gentleman, Charge Dc Affairs of the L.
States for the Republic ofVenezuela, died AT
Caracas on the 9TH of August. MIR. w.
was native Of N. Carolina, and in the 50th
year of his age, and was hvorably known in
his native State and In other parts of our
country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

1JSThe Wings of"Wise's District have
resolved to hold GRAND NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT on the plains of York
town, on the 10Th Of October next-the elo-
rous anniversary of the surrender of Corn
wallis.-The Wings ofthe whole Nation are
invited TO attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

u a great Harrison gathering was ield
at Cumberland Gap, where the three States,
Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, come to-
gether, on the 10th inst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

"L," of Pendleton, is received but " nv
Proiong such a controversy ? As Mr.. Richie
sometimes asks-Cui Bone /?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-17

dJ~Gen. Jackson's last letter is in tvpe.
but has been crowded out.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-09-23

side in England. But this bin did no
proceed any further on account Of the sud
den Propagation and consequent dissou
ton OF the Pa;liameni--whic took plac,
shortly after.
The House OF Assembly had passed ih'
bill introduced BY Mr.. Taschereau fo
disqualiIying the judges from sitting anc
voting in the Canadian Commons. But
the Legislative Council made an amend
mend To the bill, by which the Bill was
not 10 be acted upon ill the ensuing Par
lament. The House after the resolve
they had passed in the first session of the
Eth Provincial Parliament, could not
consistently concur in this amendment,
and on The Gath OF February il was resolv-
ed " that p. A. DeBonne, being one Of
the judges Of The Court of Kings Bench,
cannot sal nor vote in this House and that
The seat Of p. A. DeBonne, one fine
members for the county Of Quebec, is "a.
can't"
This was too much for the irritable
Governor, who on the following sitting of
the House, sent the Usher of The Black
Rod to require its immediate attendance
IN The Chamber Of the Legislative Coun-
ell, there he addressed this Parliament in
the same uncourteous manner as the pre-
cedlng one and threatened the House of
Assembly with an immediate dissolution.
which was consequently done.
Such was the end of the sixth Provin-
cial Parliament, which died an unnatural
death for having been true to its mission
and faithful to the people who had deega-
ted the best and the firmest men of the
Province to represent them in that critical
and awful moment, when the reins of the |
Provincial Administration were in the
hands OF man who knew no other rule
than his passions, and no other criterion
Tor his public conduct than his sef-wilI
and his embiltered prejudices against the
peaceful population over whom he was
'ent to rule.
According to the promise given to our
eaders, we shall now place before them
table Of the fifth and sixth Pro.
'incial Parliaments, each of whom had but
me session.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-09-23
SEPTEMBER -

nations, one OF which | sn,lo.-
decree, had been lsyishIy d;,,,,s' sia /,
every street through WHICH H.. 80 ssR
ano money gwen to those who tss's
ed them. These soon declare -. - loi's.
Object was, and the ncc.ss.,S wat H.
were given by the Sons p,ss o''rstaa
the d'sturbeTs OF The peace w 70 ''''c.
houfs the greater part were .nt. ""'a w.
ers IN the Citadel, shot or disns,ssa p'oa
made no stand after leaving ,hs - itr
Some made their way with ~ Na'''at
the y apoleon column, some with t.s f
FASTENED To the sea SIDE, and . !" we P1h,,
boat from the sleamet.-I;scc.,1N e'
lor them, too many got into il ,a 'Jg'.ss's!
The Prince, with three or Ga' Op''.
swan 'of Inc steamer, and had a ,. .'.''
escape Of being drowned 0aii''
During their absence how,vsr a.
changed on board the steame, NV
the harbor master, by order of ia ~ '''F,
nad proceeded with dozen custom J'''
officers in boat, and taken posss. .'o,'a l'
i was fortunate for the prince the l y W
Tor IN returning into the harbor hug. V'S
nm almost exhausted ,clinpino n II! .OaA
about the eighth Of mile from ~ wv oosy
he was taken on board. and w;,t ''o''
Colonel Vaudrey. In escaping I,o ~, a.@
shore, they had narrowly svoia.5 SI 'A
'hot; several balls passed cIoss ,a wing
lrInce, and several Of his Collows, w @'
ana sank to rise no more IT,
epoF, Is, that six have been found, ~ ~
Door doctor, who surrendered wa, y, ~
~ National Guard. "" @@
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-09-23
DREADFUL SHlPWRFcus

The Lord William Benlinck, F,r l.
dlaman, which sailed from London On ~ -
gath FEBRUARY, with troops, was w,s,, ~
on bombay, on the i7th June; 7 p,a,,
gers, % recruits, and 90 of The oes.,
were lost. On the same day, III, Ia,'
Castlereagh, from Karrack, with ,rao,, '
WIS also wrecked Oft Bombay and o.'
70 out of the 200 persons on board v.,.
saved; Capt. Earle, OF The s4lh, Dr. D,y,,
and Lieut.. Walker, were among n.
drowned. WV