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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
TEMPERANCE HOUSE.

The subscriber continues to occupy his
old stand en- Main street, where he will be
happy to wait upon his friends, and the
travelling public in general. His house
and his out buildings are fitted upwith cs-
pecial reference TO the convenience and
comfort Of his customers. Emigrants
coming to this territory, with the design Of
settling in the interior, will find it much to
their convenience to call on him, as he has
the means of laciliting heirprogress to any
part of the adjoining country, by good car
riages, and at reasonable charges.
Persons from the country, who may have
occasion to come into town on business or
pleasure, are invited to call on him, as his
stables are extensive, and we'll supplied with
hay and grain. and his table furnished with
as good as the market affords.
BY unremitted attention to his business,
he hopes to merit a share Of public patron
age. HOLLIS WHITNEY.
Southport, June 10th, 1910.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29

The Subscriber would inform his friends
and the Community, that he has common
ccd the tailoring business at Rockafellow's
old stand on North Main street, in the VII
lage Of Southport, and all busicess entrust-
ed to his care will be done in the most
fashionable style.
Cutting done to order and warranted to
fit if well made.
DANIEL NJ. GARRISON.
Southport, w. t. June 1910. milf.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29

TJSOR SALE, by Royal B. Waldo, DIR.
Il IHayer's inraluade BOTANNL
CAL PILLS. These PILLS are worth
the attention Of families and physicians
Their worth can be better estimated bv
using, than by long dissertation, on the
subject.
also, DIR. Carriers COMPOUND Pull
MlNAR1 BALSAM, for colds, coughs, &c.
Southport, Aug. Is, 1910. nI0tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
Wagon, Carriage, 81 Sleigh
eYE0aers.
MITCHELL & BULLEN.

NMT OULD respectfully inform the
wv public, that they have recently
erected large and commodious workshop
on Pearl-street, in which they design to
carry on the business of Wagon, Carriage,
and Safeguarding on an extensive scale.
They have now on hand, larger stock o
first-rate materials for conducting their
trade, than any other establishment Of the
kind in the Territory.
In addition 10 the aforementioned, they
will also keep constantly on hand, and
make to order;
PLOUGHS, Of the most approved pat
terms.
GRAIN CRADLES, by the dozen or
single, warranted to be made Of the first
rate material, and TO work well.
CHAIRS and BEDSTEADS, Of every
description.
TURNING Of all kinds done on the
shortest notice.
Southport, June %, 1910. n2tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
HOUSE BUILDERS.

THE subscribers having erected a new
and commodious workshop on Main street,
are prepared to execute all orders in the
line of house-building, on the shortest no.
tice, and of the most approved workman
ship. Having a number of first rate Join
ers constantly in their employ, they are
enabled TO erect buildings agreeable to any
approved plan with despatch. Lumber,
and every kind of building material of the
best quality furnished at the lowest rates.
Drafts of buildings executed to order, agree
able to the most approved style of modern
architecture.
Persons in the village or Country, who
are DESTROYS Of building will do well TO give
them call, as their arrangements for
workmen and every description of building
material are of such nature, that they
can build houses cheaper than any other
individuals in the country.
PULCIFER & TITCOMB.
Southport, June 1910. milf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29

The Turkish Preacher.-One day Ma
sir-od-din assembled the pulpit ofthe mosque
and thus addressed the congregations
s' O, true believers ! do you know what
am going to say to you 2" " No." respon-
ded the Congregation. DWELL, them" he
replied, 4" there is no uso wasting any time
on such an ignorant set;" and so saying he
came down from the pulpit. He went to
preach q second time, and asked the con-
grcgation, 40, truo believers do you
know what am going to say to you p
We know" replied the audience. Then
thero is no use in my telling YOU" said
Nasir-ed-din, and again he descended from
the pulpit. When next he came to preach
and asked his usual question, the congro-
CATION resolved TO have trial of his pow
ers, answered " some of us know and some
of US do not know" 80 !" said Nasir-ed-
din, let those who know tell those who do
not know, and shall be spared the troub-
le of preaching" SO saying, he came
down from the pulpit Turkish Jest Book.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
BARNARD M'LAUGHLIN:

[:1A.5EfIOII.AAIBfr7FI gpzATTOTR,
ITS always on hand and ready 10 wait on
FL customers. He will cut clothes to or
der, and warrant them to fit. Produce Of
all kinds received in payment.
No. 6, Pcarl-st., Southport, }
Racine Co., Wis. Ter. {
June 90, 1910. Off
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29

Mr.. Power, the comedian, in one Of his
new farces, describes philanthropic man,
as one who "negects his own dirty affairs
and looks after the affairs Of other people. :"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
$50 BARRELS SALT.

ON Consignment, and for sale cheap
for cash, by WILLIAM BULLEN & Co.
Southport, June 1910. Inf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
EsSggcIs. Cy0ck', fslId sEcegegrsg
Store.
DISBROW s. YOUNG.

Respectfully inform the inhabitants Of
Southport and its vicinity, that they have
commenced the above business, in the store
north Of II. Whitncy's Temperance House,
where may be found an assortment Of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
Cloeas, Ssz> S., CUatcbes,

Ruby, topaz, enameLIed, chased and plain
gold Finger Rings; Ear Rings; Breast
Pins, &c. G. silrer, md plated Table
md Tea Spoons; Sugar longs; erer- point
Pencils and Leads; Spectacles; RQ7ors,
and hniceS, and a variety Of other articles.
0F~Clocks, Watches, and Music Boxes
of every description, cleaned and repaired
in the best manner and warranted to per-
form we'll.
Southport, June Is, 1910. #.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
EeOcs. flames s.. svgss2ssoss,

Southport, 1st. June 1910.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24


From Tie National .Lfsiiigeacer of Monday.
The subjoinrd letter has been drawn on,
from Mr. Senator Webster by an inquiry ad-
dressed to him by the Editors OF the Harris.
burg Telegraph and Inleligcncer. The
friends OF Harrison. in this case, us in 9th
ers thu, we have seen, ought 10, feel them
selves indebted to the authors of inventions
ugainst The character and claims oflhe Wing
candidate. Tor Bringing such conclusive ,cs-
linpny in his favor,and such earnest express
ions OF zeal in the greet cause OF which he
is now the head and front:
To the Editors Of the Telegraph and Inieligeucer
Sirs-l have this evening received a letter,
calling my attention 10 statement, which
has circulated in the newspapers upon no
authority whatever, that ia 1885, Oh its be.
ing proposed TO me to be on The same ticket
with Gen. Harrison. refused, observing
that be was the pity OF his friends, and III.
scorn and derision OF his foes" Although
II would be ~ vain that man in public IiIe
should set about con,radic:ing, by his own
direct auihorty,every anonymous statement,
or declaration 10 be found in party presses,
yet this paragraph was circulated so widely,
iuut N'o idNNtu " ldhC UOliCt VI ", HUU
10 authorize a direct and positive contradic,
lion OF it, in the National lnteligencer. For
the benefit Of such us may not have seen that
denial. here repeat IL, us | have done IN
one or two other letters. which, presume,
are or will be made public, in those parts oil
the country where the gentlemen reside to
whom they were respectively written The
whole story is utterly false Friendly rela.
tons have existed between Gen Harrison
and myself, for many years. Nothing has
ever occurred 10 interrupt these relations =
On my return IRON Europe. late in Deceln-
Der, heard OF his nomination BY the Har-
risburg Convention and took the earliest
opportunity to declare publicly that approx.
ed the nomination, and should join heartily
with my fellow citizens in giving il support
Gen. Harrison has long been before the
country. in war aud in peace. The history
oil his life shows him to be a brave soldier, a
patriotic citizen, and an honest man. II is
100 late, quite too late for detraclion 10 do
its Office upon his reputation, either military
OF civil. He has now been selected by the.
general voice of,hosr whose political princi-
Piles Fse with his own. to go to the head
Of the column, and 10 bear up and advance
The flag, under which It his hoped those
principles may be maintained and defended.
| not only wish his nomination success, but
intend also TO do all that may become good
citizen TO assure il 1t may fail; but if il
should, verify believe the failure will be
ominous OF long train Of political evils TO
the country. II sustained, on the part OF
those who have made it, by devoted spirit
ofpolitical duty and love of country, il may
succeed, lshould regard that success as the
welc ONE harbinger OF better times.
Yours respectfully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24
DANIEL WEBSTER.

The following extract from letter dated
Cincinnati March 9th, shows clearly the
enthusiasm and spirit manifested in the
West for the good Wing cause, and will be
read we have no doubt with great interest
And now for Gen. Harrison. Since l
saw you the whole political horizon has
changed, the clouds dispersed. and all looks
bright, again. feel no hesitation in say.
ing that Ohio will gives majority Of $1,000.
Such enthusiasm never before witnessed.
The accounts Of our Convention are not ex-
aggerated There must have been very
little short Of 10000, and ibis would revolu-
tionize any State. Nor is the enthusiasni
confined 10 Ohio-it pervad.s the whole
West Your letter assures me that il per-
vades Massachusetts TOO la fact, believe hat
Harrison will receive greater vote than
Jackson did. Low prices are working won
ders in our favor The farmers rould new
er be persuaded that the country was III
governed while they realized greater profits
than were even before known. But now the
fall Of wheat more Than one half, and all
other products in proportion, speaks TO them
trumpet-iongued. Nothing can resis, its
persuasive eloquence. and Thus, in the bes.
sed providence of God, good will grow out
OF evil. II ever country was misgoverned.
ours has been. lf ever corruption made
giant strides towards absolute dominion, we
have seen il in the last seven years. There
was always consolation 10 me in the saving
Of Hume, that there is point beyond which
national degradation cannot go and when
milton reaches that point. as il cannot re.
main stationary. it must rebound We have
reached that point. as believe. and we
shall rebound The election Of Harrison,
pledged to conservative, yet democratic
principle honest deep
edge Of men-a thorough acquaintance
with our institutions-an long experience
in public aflairs-will produce this result
| have almost despared OF the Republic---I
shall do so no longer. never have taken
an active part in politics my extensive pro-
fessonal engagements will not permit il, nor
do my tastes or aspirations lead me that
ay--but do feel an interest in the next
Presidential election that never felt before
II seems 10 me that all we hold dear is at
stake,-In all proper ways, therefore.
shall exert myself in the good cause, and
we shall succeed. do not doubt il. And on
the Alb Of March next I may meet you al
Washington. to see the commencement Of
new order OF things. Blu, enough Of poll.
tics! '84f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

MARRIAo.,--In Gsorgelown, d, G. on
Thursday, OH April. by The Rev. Mr. Johns.
His Excelency Alrxander De Bodisco.
Chamberlain OF His Majesty the Emperor
of all the Russias. his Atloal Counsellor Of
State, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipolentiary 10 the United Sintes. to Miss
Harriet Williams. daughter Of Brook wills
liaIns. ESQ Phil Nat Int "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

Jfthere is any thing more obnoxious or abhor-
rent than another il is man Of leisure, who has
nothing 10 do bot lounge about aud BORE his
active acquaintances, aud prevent them from
attending to their urgent business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

Innocent pleasures, have healthiul indu-
lence upon tie body aud mind. As melancholy
aud grief wear away our strength, SO is II pro-
poriionaliy increased. by cheerfulness and joy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

The farther who wishes 10 succeed in his
business must always be busy, but never
suffer hiinselfto be hurried. 'slfl4 (,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

"There's something in noble boy,
A brave, free-hearled, careless one,
With bis unchecked, unbidden joy,
His dread OF books and love Of fun,
And in bis clear and ready smile,
Unshaded by a thought of guile,
And uurepressented by sadness
Which brings me TO my childhood back,
As ii uod its very track,
And felt its very gladness."
Then let the children have their play gu
= Neo York Mirror. $3.50
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10
NATHANIEL MACON.

No Republican in the U. S. can be q
stranger to the noble cha'a acter Of Ma.
thaniel Macon Of N. Carolina, the high
praise of such a man 10 one Of the high.
est euloglums which any one can desire,
The Warrenton N. c. Reporter Of
last Saturday states that Weldon Ed
wards Zone Of the distinguished sons ol
N. C. and Mr.. Macon's Executor in
his powerful speech, made in the DEM
ocra,ic meeting Of Warren county lasI
week, stated that but short time before
the death of this lamentable patriot, be
expressed the belief, that Mr.. Van Bu-
rem was better suited, both BY his po-
litical principles a0d excellent private
character, for the Presidency, than any
other man he knew.
No man was better able 10 judge o
his correct Republican principles thar
the venerable Macon, for they had SER
we'd long and intimately together in pub
lie lIfe.-R. Inquirer
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

will be there;' the hero repeated, as, dis
solved in griei, be stood BY the flaming
pile, with HE drawn sword 10 his trem-
bling hand. He lamented aloud over
the joyful innocent child, and the grate-
fll obedienl wife, who brought the bowl,
pitcher, perfuming pan and taper. used
10 sacrifices Then il passed through
his mind that bis vow could not be valid,
for such sorrow could not fiuG place
in the heart Of man. But the answer
was given in dreadful peals ofthunder
down from the heavens.
'lsknow,' said be, signing heavily,
'your thunder has assisted us, and now
your thunder calls on your devoted be-
lever for the performance Of his vow.
Simildie began to tremble as the
FfIiehIul truth burst upon her; and with
sofi tears che said, 'Ahl hast thou made
vowl Alb! husband, ] see no victim!
shall human blood -
Adalbero covered his eyes with his
hands, sobbeC so terribly that it echoed
through the hall, and the little one, ter
ri6ed, shrunk together.
Simildie knew we'll such vows, in an
cient times. She looked entreatingIy 10
her lord, and said Remove the child.'
Both, bolh!-I mustl' shou murmured
Adalbero: and Simildie with a violent ef-
fort, forcing back her Tears said to the
little one, Quick child, and bind this
sudkerchief on thine eyes; thy father
has brought present for thee and will
now give it thee.
my father looks not as though be
would give me . present. sighed the
child.
Thou shalt zee presently said Sim
ildie hur,iedly; and ss she placed the
bandage over the eyes Of the child, che
could no longer restrain her tears, but
they fell so softly; tina. the little one
knew it not.
The affectionaie mother nov tore the
drapery from her snow white bosom, land
kneeling before her sacrificer, beekoned
mat she might be the first victim.
| Quick, only quick whispered che
softly to the lingerer; 'else will the poor
child be 60 terri6ed'
Adalbero raised the dreadful steel.-
Then roared the thunder and flashed
the lightning the building. Speechless
sank the three TO the earth.
u As tho evening breeze rushed through
the broken windows, the little one rails.
ed head from which the bandage had ia
len, and said, 'Mother, what presen
has my father brought mel' The swee
voice awakened both the parents. All
lived, and nothing was destroyed bu
Adalbero's sword, which was melted BY
the avenging fash of Heaven.
The gods have spoken!' cried th'
pardoDed father; and with gust Of un'
utterable love, the three delivered onet
wept in each others arms.
Far distant over the southern noun.
tains, roared the tempest, when many
, years afterwards, St. Bonifaco conver.
led unbelievers to the true faith.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

ANEcDorE OF WALTER ScoTT.-A1
the late meeting ofthe American Bible
Society, Rev. Mr. Brsinerd relSiad Q
fine incident in the life OfWsltsF Scott.
While lingering near b,s end, after 70,
turning from Italy, With no hope Of be-
Tag restored 10 health, he said one day
to his friend, Bring me q book What
book = inquired his friend, ''Wby."
said that great man whose genius has
wicked the world, show can yOu ask
what book Tbele 10 but ORf beck
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

Harrison neuer elected but to t,o0 off.
ces since the War.-ll is a most sTiklng
proof OF the little estimation in whicA
William H. Harrison has been held BY
the people, that Notwithstanding he was
The son Of a governor Of Virginia, with
birth fortune and connexion 10 favor him,
and was fifteen years in miltaryIservico
where all The honCrs won by the brave
ry of those under him would naturally be
ascribed to hls-meri,s as their chiet. yet
after he left the army in the middle Of
the war, in 1918 he was nsuer chosen to
but tOo Offices by a popular vOts ! though
be has been candidale for some twens
y ln 1916 be vas chosen to Congress
from Ohio, but was beaten out BY Gag.
lay, a very unpopular man.
In 1924 he was elected 10 the Senate
Of Ohio for a short time, and then voc
ted for the law to sell Whits men into sla-
usry to pay fines and costs /! After that
vote, he never 60! majority vote from
tho people for any thing!
These are the only times Harrison ev.
or succeeded in getting any Office from
the people, since bic military service in
the last war. And ,his, too, when ho
has lived in new section ofthe coun-
try for thirty years, where the competi>
tion oftalent was so much less than in
older States, and where the field to pro.
ferment was wide open to any tOlsrablo
fair claim 10 popular favor. Why was
Harrison never chosen by the people
but for two Offices, and that for but Q
comparatively snort Perlodl-Bo't'S
Post.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

HARD TIMES-We heard a gen>
tlcman dav or two since, tell the fol-
lowing story:
A young man in business, was press
ed for The payment ofa note Of $500,
could not meet bib engagement, and
failed. On being questioned by friend
he said he could have got along we'll
enough, could he have raised the amount
Of the note; and the reason he could not
he had expended 5000 in getting up a
log cabin, and $500 more in his exps-
dition to Baltimore to attend the Wing
convention. The reason he assigned
for the latter movement, was,that times
were hard, business was dull, he had
not much to do. and though. he might
40 we'll 60 as nOt.-Prov. Herald.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10
"CoRRUPT g. ENsLAvE."

Corrupt and then enslave nae always
been the maxim Of tyranny aud oPPFsss
sion. While the ancient republics rec
tanned their character OF virtue aud elm
plicity, they retained their Independence,
but when the enemies ofiheir liberty sub
stituted luxury for simplicity, vOluP,u.
ousness for temperance, and avarice for
frugality, the foundations Of their pros.
peri.y were undermined, and they fell
10 rise no more. Such ls the policy Of
the British Whigs Of the psesenl day.
knowing that virtuous people eau nev
or be enslsved; that the piraticsl baTque
Of Federalism can float only on the bile
lows of corruption, they now strive TO
poison the fountains Of virtue and moral-
ity that they may triumph over the down
fell of liberty, and erec. throne on the
ruins Of the constitution. By appealing
10 local and sectarian Prejudicee; BY
psndering to the worst spPetiies and
passions of~human nature; by the os-
ientatious erections Of log cabins in
which to revive the bacchansli6n orgies
Of Pagan times; by adopting "hard-ci.
der" as their party shiboletb; by wear
ing the insignia of debauchees 10 tho
forms Of mugs, cider-barrels, and the
like; by invoking the demon Of intem-
perance, for whose expulsion the hon-
est and virtuous part Of society have 80
long contended, they are striving to SOW
the seeds of dissolution among the Peo-
pie: they are striving 10 corrupt that
they may enslave. Knowing that tho
open avowal of their anti-rePubliOn prin.
ciples would involve them 10 utter and u
reirievable RUN, they seek 10 direct tho
public attention Ito channels 10 drown
tho voice Of inquiry in the Shouts Of rev
elry, and quench the light Of reason IN
the inebriatiug bowl. Well may tho
friends of the temperance reform trsm-
bIe at the prospect before them--tbe La
Dor Of years 10 to be destroyed by SIN
gle campaign Of British Wing elections
eeriDg, and the food gates Of dissipa.
ton again thrown open, and this too BY
men protesting to be Christians Pa.
trlots---and Philantbropis:s.
| .Neu Era.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

FALLlNe.-The Little Rock Gazette
says the River is falling, go 10 Wing.
gerry. 10 the former there is hardly W
ter sufficient for boats Of light draughl
to Fort Gibson: Of the latter there 10
scarcely enough left 10 Nwear by.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10
CHANGES.-Accor ding to III,

misunderstanding to their
usual practice prior TO elections, the
Whigs are constantly talking about
changes. changes, the people are oil
changing from democrats to NVbigs.
Nanny. nanny, said the girl, my toe
itchss. Well, scratch it, then, said the
mother. The reply was, / have, but il
won't stay scratched, So il 10, with
the persons who change from the Dem
Ocrats TO the Wbigs. They went stay
changed.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

A FACT WORTH REMEMBERINO.-Noe
a single individual who has been cps
pointed to Office BY Mr.. Van Buren, han
become q defaulier. This is q facC
worth knowing in these days OfrunAwsy
bankers, and Swaitwouters,
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10
JACKSON AND HARRISON.

Why was it that Gen. Harrison always
opposed Gen Jackson Why did bo
attempt to hunt him down in Congress
and disgrace him : And why did hO
always oppose him when candidate for
the Presidency Was it because he
was envlous Of the Hero Of New Or
leaus, for gathering such brilliant glO-
ries in the path which he abandoned ia
the midst Of the warl-D. Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10

A HARD HIT.-"The PeOple-They
are competent to do their own UOtiaa and
their own Eghting."-GeU. Harris@.
Sand il 10 the duty ofaIl candidates
10 do their own thinking and their own
urihing.-Bel. Republican.