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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
From the Wisconsin ENQUIRER

The following extract from Il letter
the Washington correspondent of the ne
York Evening post, in relation 10 on
boundary question, will be found lntcfcs
ing. The writer thinks the dispute, -" b
fore il is brought TO an issue, will undouJ.
cdly lead to kind Of border war"
can assure him that the people Of NIsc6i
sin are very peaceably disposed in rcIctl'I
to the matter, and will not, even after
coming thoroughly convinced Of their rlgi
be at all inclined 10 pursue any courl
which will be calculated to produce the RI
suit predicted, at least not until every ciiol
it may be possible orpropor 10 make, TO q
feet an amicable adjustment Of the dliicla
ty, shall have been fruitcss, and "(orbca'
ance ceases to be virtue, so that, 4
the present, all idea Of g border war; y
tween Illinois and Wisconsin may be Of
missed. We must take exception 10 anotl
er remark of this writer, that the people
the northern part Of Illinois, in their anXll
ty to become subject TO Wisconsin, are prll
cipally actuated by a desire TO get rid
the heavy taxation imposed upon them
the deep Indebtedness Of their state, /
is not the case. They do not expect, sho9u,
their country be annexed TO this tcrrto2
TO avoi1 they payment Of just ProPor'
of the public debt Of the State which ~
exercises a jurisdiction over them: he4
motive is very different one. neIr any
ety to be detached from Illinois, arise
from the consideration that the people WY
whom they are connected, have hardly q
interest, feeling, or habit, in common WI
them: and because, too, in the language {
one Of their number, they feel that The I
have long enough been the victims of south
ern jealousy and prejudice" which will nd
allow them TO have a particle of iuhuehci
in the Legislative Councils, where "uPo7
many subjects their wishes and preferencC.ci
ought to be regarded Between The CTS!
puted district and Wisconsin there is nal
tural indemnity Of interest, and between ri
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

Extraordinary Courage. A sheriff 5
officer was sent 10 seize a boat recently at
Nicksburg. AS soon as he appeared in
sightof the boat, those on board were about
to cut her loose. Placing a large knife in
his mouth and with pistols ready cooked
in both hands, without a moments hesita-
ton, he iearlessly jumped on board. A
cry of throw him overheard. only stecled
him the more ctfectuaIly, aud approaching
a person about TO cast Off the rope, with a
pistol presented, he summoned him to de-
sis;. 1t was eflcctuaI; the person address,
cd was only deck hand and would rather
work than fight! The officer then cut the
tiIer ropes, and thus prevented the depart
ure Of the boat. Finding themselves baf-
fed, those on board entered into an arrange
ment by which he became the recognized
owner of the boat, with the proviso tina. he
should proceed on to Alton, Ill.,. where the
owner not only paid the debt, bat actually
made him present of n thousand dollars
Ncrport Republican.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

We have again looked anxiousiy among
the Congressional proceedings in the hope
Of finding something Of interest 10 our rca-
dcrs: but we have looked in vain. a sy-
nopsis can be given in very few words,
the whole time Of the Senate being occu-
pied in discussing the bankrupt bill, and
that of the House the sub-treasury bill.
The haybor bill, reported by the committee
on commerce, as we'll as other bills relating
to the territory, are yet untouched, and bid
far to remain SO, unless the session should
be protracted during the summer. The
sub treasury bill, however, at the latest
dates from Washington, i, was thought
would very soon become 6 law, in which
case Congress may possibly succeed in cl-
fecting something else before adjournlng.
1t is to be hoped they will.
Among other incidental matters brought
up for the attention Of the Senate, was a
proposition from fellow down south, TO
carry the mails through the air in balloons
at the rate Of one hundred miles per hour.
The Senate appeared disposed to look upon
the proposition in rather an airy light, and
not being in mood to encourage the .Cighfy
ideas of its author, stopped its further pro-
gress by laying the whole matter under the
table.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

The particulars Of the recent affair at
Fort King, arc given as follows in the St
Augustine Herald. 1t is the keencst kind
Of military tactics on record:
captain Raines, commanding that Post.
prepared shell with q shirt over it, in such
a manner that any attempt 10 remove the
shirt would explode the she'll. This he
placed at n distance from the post In Il
little while the shell was heard 10 explode,
and Captain Raines repaired to the spot,
where he discovered Indian signs, pony
track, and some blood So pleased was he
al the success Of the experiment, that he
placed another shell similarly prepared,
covered with blanket, and retired. 1t
exploded, and on going TO the spot, it
was discovered that the Indians had tied
an opossum to it. and its cxerions to es-
cape had exploded the shell. The lndi-
ans had stationed themselves, and as they
came up fired upon the troops, killing
one sergeant and one private, woundng
Capt. Ranes MORALLY, and three privates
The Indians are variousIy estimated, from
90 10 so in number"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
G. LATHAM SHOLES
d. Subscribers will rccolleci that the time is nea

H. Subscribers will rccoleot that the time is near
" at its limit after which an additional twenty five
cents will be charged on each six months subserlp'
ton. We should feel ourselves wanting in proper
regard for their interest did fill TO notify them
of this: and rs we presume they have incurred The
danger of this additional charge more through mat
ienton and forgotfulness than any inclination that
way, we are disposed to give them an opportunity
10 vet avoid it, we will, therefore, extend the time
within which the charge may be saved, for those in
the town and neighborhood, until the issuing of the
9th number and for those in the country, until the
issuing of the sixth number. After that there will be
no deviation from the terms.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
Effects of The Natchc3 Yornddo.-

Effects Of The Natchc@ Tornado.-Dr.
Toolcry has published in the Natchez pa
pers, some striking facts during the dread
full storm in that city. The external rare
faction Of the atmosphere was so great and
rapid, that several houses exploded FROM
the pressure Of the air within. The leaves
and buds of plants were SCARED many of
them having their vitality destroyed, and
the growth Of others so much suspended,
that they did not revive for eight or ten
days after. The latter effects arc account
ed for by the great influence exerted Gu
the absorption Of plants from the sudden
rarclaction Of the air. They are peculiar
to tornadoes, but arc seldom observed to
produce so marked an effect as is above
stated
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

The Ball Of Thursday evening, in no.
nor of the 4th, came off, in a style and
with a spirit not 10 be surpassed, and
whilst nothing was wanting in the array Of
bright eyes, happy couutenances. and light
hearts, " mine host" Of the Wisconsin
House took ample care that there should
be 10 lack in the more substantial comforts
Of the evening.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
On Wednesday last. as a bow was riding

On Wednesday last. as a boy was riding
a horse to Barnsley Fair 10 sell, he was ac-
costed, on entering the town, by sprg of
a dealer, who called out in consequential
tone, why, Jack, that horse you're riding
is going to die; look what white face he's
gcttan." "Hey." responded the lodi, break
ing off whsleirg. ian yo'd have 4 white
face too, if yo'd Iook't through heller az
long az it hez. "-DoncGSier Chronicle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
T Ell r A PHI
Southport, (W.T.l July z, 1910.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Although since the commencement OF tins paper
it has made its appearance with the name OF e. Z.
SHoIEs under its head as editor aud proprietor it is
presumed that il was generally known that lie was
not engaged in conducngit. Ills name was placed
at lis head under the impression, although he was
not then present, that he would shortly assume the
duties of its editor; but ron letter of recent date,
we learn that circumstances arising over which he
had control, will prevent him from so DONG In
consequence Of this the paper, hlc has been IN the
charge and under the control ofhe undersigned since
lis commencement, will in the future make lis ap-
pearance under the joint editorial control of Nj.
Frank Esq. and the undersigned. In announcing
The Of The former gentleman III connection with
the editorial departmental believed that twill leave
but little 10 regret the part of the public, that the
intentions of the original proprietor not carried
out, and The undersigned is happy in securing 10
the assistance of his inability and inexperIence
that knowledge and experience which is necessary
10 make the paper what il should be- and adapt il TO
the growing energies of The community in which it
is.
II being necessarily required that large share OF
time should be devoted to the mechanical department
of The paper. aud this having, heretofore, been prn-
cpally in charge of the editor has heen impossible
devote that time other matters, which theirna-
ture required and in addition this. the want of an
exchange list, whilst it has added much 10 the labor
of publication, has rendered it difficult to make the
paper such we would like, and snch us under the
arrangement, when this latter deficiency is sup
piled il is confidently hoped TO make it.
G. LATHAM SHOLES.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

We notice in the London correspondence OF the
New York Mercury. an account of meeting held
in the city of London, on tho subject of slavery and
the slave trade. The meeting was largely attended
by the distinguished of all parties, Prince Albert be-
ing in the chair. The object oflhe meeting was not
so much for the direct mnnumission of the slave, as
by carrying The blessings of Christianity INTO The
country from which The negro torn and thus ins'lI-
ling new habits and new principles, to DO away the
evils of slavery and the slave trade by erecting in
surmountable barries to their existence. From the
manner in which this subject has been taken hold OF
and from the persons engaged in II, We have no
doubt bu. the result will be what is expected, and
what it should be. II is basing philanthropy on II
sure foundations foundation that time will strength
en- instead Of shake.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

An English editor says, " Tie sheet of
the photogenic paper to the tail of a kite
and when it comes down, you will have
Daguerrotype view Of the earth upon it,"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
THE ARcHlMEpEs STEAMER.

y good deal is said in the English pa
experimental craft, propelled by screws,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07
0FWill the Clerk of the County Com

0FWill the Clerk of the County Com
missioners, ct Racine, please TO take notice
that paper is now being published in this
county, where the printing Of the people
can be done at much less expense and quite
as expeditlously as it can be abroad. We
are induced TO give this notice from the
circumstance of the list Of unrecdeemed
lands in Racine county, having been sent
TO Madison, for publication, and dated, if
not mailed but one day before the appear
ance of the paper here, when il must have
been, and we think was, known that such
paper would be published at the time it
was: which list Of lands, in consequence
Of having been sent abroad, has not been
and cannot be published the length of time
required by law, before the limit OF time
for redemption has expired, and which, had
it been sent here, as it should have been in
pursuance of the law, the time of its publ
cation could have been full, and there
would have been no possibility Of difficulty.
1t is possibly the result Of ignorance, if SO
it is excusable, but il the law has been in
fringcd designedly, it is matter worthy
the attention Of the county commissioners.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

This day was celebrated by the citizens
Of Southport, in a manner and with spi-
rit worthy of the. occasion. The feeling
exhibited, gave the best violence that whilst
they knew how to prize the boon of liberty,
the memory Of those whose wisdom and va
Tor achieved it, was not forgotten
Agreeably to the published arrangements
the cilizcns, with many from the surround
ing country, were formed into procession
by the Marshal Of the Day, Gen. d. Ilugu-
min, and escorted by music to the academy.
where, after the performance Of several
appropriate national pieces, by the choir,
the declaration of independence was read
in an impressive manner, by S. Hale, Esq.
and an excellent Grafton delivered by NJ.
Frank, Esq After the conclusion Of
the services in the academy, the principal
par, Of the assemblage adjourned to the
Wisconsin House, where they sat down 10
an excellent dinner provided for the occa-
sion. The cloth being removed, the fol-
lowing toasts were drank, Hon. WILLIAM
BULLEN, presiding, assisted by E. s..
SILL and f. S. LOWELL, Esqs. Vice Prcsi-
dents:
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The day and events we this day COM
memorate-Lct them ever be consecrated
to liberty and cherished in every American
bosom.
2. The signers Of the declaration of in
dependence-They have left us a glorious
and imperishabe record of their patriotism
and wisdom.
3. The President and Heads Of Depart
ments of the United States In the admins
traton of our government may they have
that wisdom to direct and energy 10 exc
cute, that characterized the founders of our
republic.
4. The Army and Navy of the United
States-Designed to maintain our civil Ii
berty and national honor at home, and to
secure our international rights and dignity
abroad. May these arms Of national de-
fence become more efficient, and success
fully accomplish the ends Of their forma-
ton.
5. The memory of Washington-It can
never be obIiterated from the hearts of a
free and grateful people.
6. The remaining patriots and heroes of
the revoluton-Like the dying rays Of
summers sun; they look most 6 Iorious
while departing.
Z. The constitution of the United States
May this charter Of human rights and
free government be preserved inviolable
from the whitening influence Of foreign des-
potism and the assaults of political dema-
gogueS.
8. Wisconsin, our own favored land
Possessing as she does in her own borders
and within her rightful boundaries all the
requisite elements Of a rich and sovereign
state. She will ere long form one Of the
links in the bond Of our glorious union.
9. His Excellency, Henry Dodge, Go
vernon Of Wisconsin-His administration
and devotion to the interests of the terrific
ry evince his integrity and patriotism.
10. Lake Michigan-Uer commerce
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

Property, to the amount of $4,000 has
been destroyed by fire in lthica, n. Y.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-07

By reference to our foreign news, it will
be seen that the prospeCtof abundant crops
throughout Europe, is very favorable in
deed. This news. says the New York
Enquirer, has had a tendency to depress
the flour market Sales have been made
in the city at considerable deduction, and
ii was thought that Western would go down
to S4.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02
From the Columbia South Carolinian.
THE TWO CANDIDATES.

"The Democratic Central Committee OF
Kentucky" have addressed letter to tbs two
candidates for the Presidency, calling for theif
opinions on the subject of Abolition. The one
to General HARR1sos, was handed to him in
person, by Messrs. William Chambers and, C..
Van BurkifR, who say that "when they enter
ed his house they were Informed the General
was indsposed, but within something less than
an hour, he made his appearance. The letter
wa, handed to him, and "he received it, Pc
rused it; turned back and re-examined parts OF
it; expressed astonishment that bis opinions,
so repeatedly expressed, were not known to
those gentlemen, and said that nothing could
induce him to answer such inerrogatories,
coming either from friends or foes. ."C-WHY 7
"Ay, there's the rub"
How different the conduct Of Mr.. VAN b.
REs, and how strongly and admirably it con-
trasts with thnt Of the Wing, Abolition. Bank
and Tariff candidate: Irstead Of refusing to
answer, or sneaking behind "ConfdentiaI
Committee" he gave prompt and candid re-
ply; bold, decided, independent and fearless
declaration, at length, against the Abolitonists,
and all their vllainous schemes. We regret
that its length prevents us from publishing il to.
day; but we will endeaYor to give it in our
next, with the letter above referred To, Of the
rSo gsntemen Who called dD Gou, Harrison
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02
.EDGEFIELD ADvERTisER,
BY
w. DURIsoE, PROPRIETOR.
e r NJ S /.

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sf nos paid before the expiration OF SIX
Moulhs from the date of Subscription
and Four Dollars if mol paid within Twelve
Months. Subscribers out OF the State are
required to pay in adrance.
No subscription received Tor less than
one year, and no paper discontinued untll
all arrearages are paid, except a. tue "p-
tion of The Publisher.
All subscriptions will be continued un-
lass otherwise ordered before the expira-
Any person procuring FIVE Subscribers
and becoming responsible for the same'
shall receive the sixth copy gratis.
Advertisements conspicuously inserted a,
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for the first insertion, aud 4S4 cts. Tor eaeh
continuance Those published monthly
,or quarterly will be charged 81 per square
for each insertion. Advertisements no,
having the number Of insertions marked
on them, will be continued u1tii ordered
out, aud charged accordingly.
All communications addressed TO tns
Editor, post paid, will be promptly and
strictly attended to.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02
LACONICS.

Yon may as well sit down by corpse, aud
ask il to chat with you, as solicit kindness
from niggardly man. :.
The grace of independence, like tina, of beau.
,y, is much enhanced by OCCASION; =,
instruction without plain-dealing is like a
world without sun.
A man may wear sonnd constitution nndef
soiled coat, and be truly Independent in low
fortune.
Many people keep a stock of compliments,
like a pack Of barriers, TO catch The unsuspect-
ing.
4 wolf strongly resembles dog, and fiat.
srer friend, but their designs are very dis
similar.
The wealth of miser, like the sun when it
has sunk below the horizon, cheers no living
crcuteHe4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02
From Ft the Neu Cumberland (Pa.) AdrOea,s.

An INc1pENr.-A laGghable incident
occurred in this county some time since,
the circumstances of which we give just as
we got them from one who professed to 30
acquainted with the transaction. An old
gentlemen farmer, who had two or three
very pretty daughters, was So very eau
lious of his charge that he would not per-
nit them to keep the company OF young
men; however, they adopted the following
expedient to enjoy the company OF their
lovers, without the knowledge Of the faith
er. After the old man had retired 10 rest,
| The girls would hang a. sheet out o. the
window, which was quite distance from
the ground, and The beau would seize hold
of the sheet, and with the assistance Of
his lady love, who tugged Justify at the
sheet above, would thus gain an entrance;
bul i, so happened that one evening 'ho
girls hung out the sheet rather .early-io.
the old gentleman, by some i'll wind, was
blown round the corner, aud spying the
sheet, could not conjecture the meaning Of
| its being there--so he took hold and en-
deavoured to pull it down., The girls above,
supposing il 70 be one of!heir beap!na4, be-
gan r 10 hoist, and did not discover a tRslr mis-
take until the head of the old man wag
level with the window sill; when one OF
them exclaimed "Oh! Lord! it's Dad"
and letting 20 their hold Of the sheet, souss
came the old man. on the hard arpnha and
stones below. .disoratihg one Of his shoul::
ders, which convinced him that his efforts
to make old maids out Of his daughters
was matter not so easily accomplished,
and Withdrawing all further opposition 10
their keeping company, he was soon d
father-in-laW
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02

We do hate-All men have their hatos
"a whiskered, mustachioed, long haired
fop, one of tho monkey breed, possessing
no brains, but vast deal of, imppdence;
or, provided hs has bfalhs. they are akin
to those of calf with Which animal ho
has a full right and tille 10 claim consau-
guinity, We frsduently. in our daily.
Promenades tHrou gh the grea, fashionable
,borouehfare Of the city, meet with the
animal in question, and the thought wilt
come across us--we can't help it-that
some menagerie has been robbed Of its in.
mates, the apes have broken loose fremi
the cage in which they have Beeh confn-
ed, that there is a general turn OUT of the
"wild beaslles" so we pass by, like the Le-
vite, upon the other side, and though wa
think a gtead deal;we sag nothing. Shame
upon the. eaerlnacy ofthe present day.
In these hard times, "hard hands and hon.
est hearts, should be the motto of all, and
the sun burnt countenance the best pass,
port into good society.-Pkiladelphia
Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02
From the CharicStan Mercury.
HaRR1soN's PLAN OF ABOLITION.

An erroneous notion is entertained by
some intelligent men as to the character of
the scheme of Emancipation to which Har-
rison some time ago avowed himself ia
yorable, viz : to make use of the surplus
revenue for The emancipation and coloni-
zation ofslaves with The consent Of the
States wherein they are. Not sufficiently
weighing the probable working Of such a
scheme, some good Southern men have
supposed that the condition precedent to
its operation, was the consent of all the
Southern States, and that therefore it con-
templated very remote and exceedingly
improbable contingency, aud one, the oe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02

Can any Southern man really be so blind as
10 consider Gen. Harrison preferable to Mr..
Van Buren,, on the subject of Abolition, after
this demonstration, and ntGnefoss previous
ones, T similar character Ifso, then surely
II must be, in the language Of Holy Writ "thas
because they received not the truth, God hath
sent them strong delusion, that they should be-
leye lie"