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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22
The Lake Irdde.-The followino

The Lake Irade.-The following sta
tlstics respecting the steamboat operations
on Lake Erie have been prepared with
care by the Buffalo Commercial Advert
ser. AT present the course Of trade Of this
inland sea runs almost exclusively to the
city OF New York, but the new outlet which
has just been opened from the Lake to the
works ofPcnnsylvania must hereafter cause
diversion through the latter TO the Che
sapeake.
There are now afoat on Lake Erie some
hlty-three boats, with an aggregate of
$4,000 tons. In size, model, speed, finish
and general arrangement, these vessels
Will vie with any in this or any other coun-
try and the aggregate number of casuali-
ties attended with loss Of life, is decidedly
less than in any other section Of the Uni
ted States. The original cost of these YES
sells varies from $4,000 to 100, 900 dollars
each. A boat of the largest class requires
the services Of forty men 10 manage her,
whose salaries are as follows:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22
VI. Franz and C. Latham sholcs, Editors.
TERMS

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All advertisements left without notice as TO the
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No subscription will be discontinued until all ar
rcarages are paid unless at the option of the editor
No subscriptions received for less period than
three months.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22
Union ofthc Cdnadas. the mr.

Union ofthe Canadas. Among the pro-
visions Of the Bill for uniting the Canadas,
which recently passed the British Parli-
ment, are the following:
A Governor General is TO be appointed
by the Crown, with u salary of G700O, and
a Lieutenant Governor with a salary of
$1,000. The aggregate salaries on the civ
il list amount 10 G75GO0 including Judges,
Attorneys Secretaries, Inspectors, Execu-
tive Council, &c. The Legislature will con-
sst, as heretofore, of Council and House
of Assembly; the only change being that
the Legislature will have jurisdiction over
both Provinces. The members of the Coun-
Gil areappointed by the Crown; the House is
elected by the people. A property quail
ication is requisite 10 constitute a voter;
no one is eligible to a seat in the House
unless he is possessed Of a freehold estate
of the value of five hundred pounds, over
and above all charges and encumbrances
The Governor General has the power 10
veto any act of the Legislature: any act
pass ed by the Legislature and approved by
Governor is TO be transmitted to England
subject 10 the inspection of the Queen, and
may be vetoed any time within two years
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22
The Tomato. isthc time for gath

The Tomato.-Now isthc time for gath
ering this healthy and most desirable vegc-
table, which is cooked in various ways, &C.
cording TO the peculiar taste of people. AS
a salad it is good; as an omelet, with butter,
eggs, and crumbs of bread, capital; good
stuffed and baked; good stewed down close
with fat piece of beef and Lima beans
in short, in what position is it not good!-
Recently the Tomato has been successfully
used in medical cases. 1t is good for a
cough, soothing to the lungs. Use ii free
~ in the hot months to check the bile. If
you wish to dry and pack them away in
bags for winter use, gather them when ripe
and scald them TO get the skin off; then
boil them we'll with little sugar and salt.
but no water, spread them in thin cakes in
the sun, and when dry pack them away in
a dry room.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

Go % WAt7e You're Y0ung.-A bright
little fellow, about six or seven years old,
was clinging TO the steps of one Of the
bathing houses at the Prairie Cottage tho
other afternoon, very anxious to swim, but
afraid to let go Of the ladder. Suddenly
an old man, from the platform above, made
plunge over the boys head into the water,
and when his bald crown and grey hairs
came up above the surface, the little fell
low with admirable and humorous naivete,
sung out 500 ii, my boys, go ii achile you're
young :" The effect was irresistible, and
The bathers were nearly all choked with
water they swallowed while laughing
Picdyune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

Or, at the fanhest, 1000 dollars for la
Dor.
During this period steamboat will make
four trips 10 Detroit and back, & consume
about 100 cords Of wood at each trip, at a
cost of about 81, IS per cord. She will
also consume about 33 gallons of oil each
trip, with an outlay of $40 for washing,
besides other trfling contingencies.
Attached to the Lake consolidation there
are thirty-scven boats comprising the whole
of the large class now ahoat on Lake Erie.
About 20 of those have done all the bust
ness this season-the balance were hauled
off, and their crews discharged. Since
the opening Of the navigation, the Star,
and within lew weeks past the Harrison
new and OF medium dimensions, have been
running without regard to the rules of the
lake consolidation. A third boat is also
alloat and in the hands Of the artisans, who
have orders to finish her with all possible
despatch, which will run in connexion with
the above boats.
Between high and low pressure boats
there are vast differences in the cost Of
out fit. The Missouri, (high pressure,
large class, 61O tons, cost when ready for
service, $4,000. Her engine horizontal
and one Of the most perfect ever put in
the hull of a vessel, was purchased a bar
gain, and cost at Pttsburg, in June last,
$4,000. An additional So, 900 more was
paid for its transportation to Erie. Her
upholster bill amounted to 1900.
The Cleveland, low pressure, large class
$40 tons, was built and fitted out three
years ago, at time when labor and mate
rails were very high. Her Hull cost 49,
O0O-engiEe $45, 1000, with an additional
$4,000 for shafts, &c. furnished at this
place previous to her going into service.
This craft is allowed to have the most hap
py combination of arrangements of any
boat on the western waters, q circumstance
most assufedy which gives her such great
speed. She consumes three cords Of wood
every hour, or 80 to Detroit and back,
and 600 cords to Chicago. An ordinary
high pressure boat will consume about so
cords to Detroit and back, or 375 to Chi
cago and back.
During the first twelve trips OF the Con-
stitution this season to Detroit and back,
she consumed 1,130 cords of wood, at q
cost of 81, rs per cord, amounting 10 with
in fraction of $4,000 for fuel.
When running, the rate of insurance is
6 or per cent. and when lying up, du-
ring the winter only one per cent. is char
ged. Sometimes, however, in very bois-
ferrous weather near the close of the navi-
CATION, two per cent month is charged
for policies. These policies are rarely ia
ken out by heavy owners; ii is done most
ly by persons not engaged in the forward
ing business, who own few shares of
stock, and are solicitious for its safety.
The great bulk of steamboat stock is unin-
sured.
One Of the most prominent features
which characterize our lake craft is the
superb style in which they are painted
This is feature belonging exclusively TO
Lake Erie.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

n Very Remarkable Fact.-The driver
oil Inc East Bridgewater and Arlington stage
c2ach'posltlvely declares (and he is man
who ought to be believed) that one day las.
week he conveyed ten ladies to Abingdon,
and there was not one bandbor among the
rhole
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

anthracite Fon.-The Harrisburg Re-
porter-in connexion with the paraoranb
stating that Mr. Norris Of PhiIadelnbia had
entered into a contract with the agent of
the Emperor of Russia. to furnish the lat
ter with large number of locomotive en-
gnes-has the following remarks on the
capabilities Of Pennsylvania TO furnish the
important article iron.
1t is now the opinion Of scientific men,
who have looked into the matter, that there
is now no longer any doubt of the complete
success Of the experiment of manufactu-
ring iron with anthracite coal, and if so,
that America must soon become the great
est iron market an the worH, as she will be
able to furnish the article much cheaper
than it can be obtained any where else.
The subject of railroads is now being
discussed throughout Europe. France has
at least one thousand miles in contempIa-
ton, and Russia and Austria as many
more; and even the Government of the
Sublime Porte is beginning to think Of
railroad rom some Of the outer ports in
the kingdom to Constantinople. When we
recotect that five years since we were OBJ
liged to send to Europe for our Locomo-
tlNes and that we can now manufacture
them cheaper and better, both for ourselves
and others, can we doubt that. within ten
years from this time, Pennsylvania will
furnish to Russia, to France and to Aus
tria, not only her Locomotives, but her
Railroad iron. Thus, then, the tide of
trade will be completely turned, and in
stead of paying to Europe interest for mo-
ney to make our railroads and canals, we
shall not only be able TO cancel our State
debt, but receive millions of European gold
and silver, in return for the iron and coal
of our mountains.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

An Irishman having been told That the
price Of bread had been lowered, exclaimed,
..this is the first time that ever rejoiced
at the fall of my best friend"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

In New Jersey, there are l96 idiots, 90
male and 103 females; sos insane persons
297 males and 20S females.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

Common Erils.-A prying disposition
and a tattling tongue.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

The wants of nature are few, but the
cravings of fancy are endless.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

II Brare Soldier.-The st. Augustine
News of the 22d May relates the fol lowing
instance OF bravery which was manifested
few days before, during a scout bv cap
tain Homes, OF the 7th Infantry.
Capt. Homes had secreted a portion of
his company in such place as it was prob
able the enemy might pass, and proceeded
on with the rest Of his command, in order
to hunt them up. The ambush party had
lam long in their hiding place, when few
Indians were seen approaching, uncon-
scIousof their proximity to the white man..
On nearing more closely, the anxiety of a
recruit being most intense, was very near
defeating the object In view. At this mo-
ment' deer sprung from covert, and pas
sing within few feet Of his gun, the temp
talon was too great, and the recruit fired
Alarmed by the report, the enemy ran,
and the sergeant with his command noun
ted their horses and gave pursuit. The
sergeant soon overlook a very large and
athletic Indian, and dsmounting, deliber-
ately leveled his gun within few feet of
his breast and pulled the trigger. The
gun missed fire and the red skin now lev
Sii0" mo iillC, anu ~. ll0 MINT refused lis
duty. Dashing his musket to the earth,
The sergeant sprang to grapple his enemy,
but was felled by the club end of his rifle.
Rising he used the breach Of his gun with
good effect; but was repeatedly leled by
the greater strength Of his foe. Victory
hanging now in doubtful posture, he man
aged while his head was receiving a sue
cesslon of tremendous blows, to "Gx his
bayonet," and made charge upon the Her.
culean Seminole. Doubt was at an end;
the warrior took to his heels, and sought
a tree. There lodging a direct thrust of
his instrument, he managed to hold the
anger of the sergeant at bay, until the bal
ance of the command came up; who dis
posed to see ''fair ight,'' formed circle
around the combatants. All hope was now
cut off; and with desperate valor he
fought, the sergeant thrusting his bayonet
through him, and laying him dead at his
feet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-22

Old Bachelors.--We never could, for
the life OF US, perceive, why old maids
should manifest such mortal antipathv
to old bachelors. There is no reason in
their wrath. Ills spiteful, cruel uncalleC
Gnr; tho tron,pling on a reed already bro.
lkon 1t is like fogging a cripple with his
own crutches because he is lame. Few
men are bachelors Of their own free will
Go to the veriest misanthrope among them
and ask him his history, and he will tell
you OF the uniorgotten hours of his early
affections; and his eye will light up again
with its wonted energy, as he relates the
story OF his love, for one who had proved
talthles, or whose affections were repress-
cd by the rude hand Of arbitrary authority,
or who had gone down to the church ward
a beautiful bud plucked from the tree of
being to open and expand in brighter and
holler sunshine, no worm could grow at
his bosom, and no bithng descend upon
ii.
Talk not to US Of the sorrows Of old
maids! They are light as air in COMPARE
son to those Of bachelors; the patter of
small rain to the overwhelming of the de-
LUCE. Old maids can commune together
and mingle in the charities and kindly Of
hces and sympathies Of existence.
1t is not so with the bachelor; he has no
happy tre-slde; no child to ask his bless
ing; no beautiful creature of smiles and
tones to welcome his coming, and melt
away he sternness Of care with the warm
Kiss Of affection; no patient watcher at his
couch of sickness, stealing with hushed
and gentle step around him, like the vista
ton of spirit. True, his sorrows are
of negative character-but what is it,
save positive agony, for him to gaze all his
life long, upon the Paradise Of Matrimony,
like half starved school boy upon the
garden whose enclosure he cannot scale?
Hartford Reriew.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20

!Smsks 'em OwE-We observed waggon in Chap0 street this morning, driven by hardy old FarmeT- quantity of potatoes neatly slowed bags the top of which was small platform, with neat lttle I0g cobn on it, with the hard cider barrel skins and the whole well finished off, even to the stick chimney, Plaetered with clay. A considerable crowd of both political parties crowded round 10 see it. Some weTo rious Temarks were made. when Ipcoioco sune,oar =" Mister, don't your chimney smoke ?"t '' Smoke yes. said the farmer. "and t will Keep smoking ill It smokes every veetige of L0cofocoiSm out of the Lokey cut stick. 4 ts :! IT |Fli TT
 The log cabin and its bearer came from the old republican to~n of Cheshire" !" where they Tip and
 NeaO H0uen Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20
KEEP THE AIR SWEET.

At this season of the year, when vegeta- ton and other decomposition is going rapid ly on, take as much pains to keep the air sweet about your premises, as you would to keep your houses and bodies clean. For surely the impurities that enter the system through the respiratory organs, are as pesti- lential as mere dirt that may adhere exter- nally.
 In the first place, be careful to bury deep ln the earth all putrid animals or meats.- The soil will absorb the offensive effluvia and thus acquire richness, whilst noxious influences are withheld from the atmos- phere. To your sink drains, that may not be often conveniently dug and cleaned out, and also to the hog. yard and another place, make frequent applications of quick lime, or, what is better, chloride of lime This will absorb, measurably, the bad odors, and leave the atmosphere untainted. Then go into your cellar and hunt out every veg etable that is decomposing, and remove it to the hog yard, make the cellar as clean as possible, and apply to the walls and ceiling good coat of white wash. Nothing is U surer cause of cholera morbus, dysentery and other summer complaints, than an inn pure cellar under the house you live in.- See to it, that you have the air in that us clean and sweet as it is in your parlor. If you took the precaution, last winter, to de- posite large mass of thick ice in a cavity or other place in the cellar, you will now realize the benefit of it not only as an ex- scellent affair for keeping meats, butter and milk sweet for long time, but us prevent ing decomposition in the cellar and furnish ing a cool air, which, as it ascends through the crevices of the floor, will keep your room cool. r,
 White wash should also be we'll applied to your room ceilings, and to all your out houses.
 A person who takes these laudable pre- cautions to preserve the air free in and about his premises, and who raises his win dows before the morning sun appears, to yentilate his house we'll with clear and cool air, will stand good chance to avoid the summer complaints which are often so fa- tai in families, and save himself doctors bill, and what is of infinitely more conse- quence, perhaps may save the lives of the Cherished members of his household.
 Maine Csltirator
 Niagara Faus-A correspondent of the Cleveland Herald thus describes the society who are on visit to Niagara Fails at the present writing: Here congregate people from the four corners of the world and from all the intermediate parts of the universe Here you will see the self-sufficient En. glishman-the humorous and langhter-iov ing Irishman-the frank and open-h hearted Scotchman-the smoke pipe loving Ger. rnan-the brave and hardy Swiss-the ex. fled and liberty Loving Pole-the dark. haired and scowling Spaniard-the sun. burnt Islander-the aristocratic and spirit ed Southron--the or-nothing indepen. dent, get-out-of-my-ways son of the West the intelligent, observing and high-soulet Yankee-and the fallen remnants of onct noble race, whose canoes once skinned the waters of the Lakes, and the smoke o whose council fires curled amid the spray of Niagara. Here is the dark-eyed bru
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20

EIecTOFaI maJOrty, 4G
 Of the states which went for Van Buren in lsae. we have already gained New-York 42, Virginia 23' Lop,slana 5: ConneciicHt 8, Rhode Island r Michi- gnh 37-making in all S5 votes. Take these from Van Burens l7O, and it will leave him in lB4O onlv S5 votes conceding what is wholly improbable, thae North Bend 2O9 votes ~ A"''''e' OI
 What possible chance is there then, far the re.elec ,on of the kinderhoOk Magician ?-ANanv .Io.r",.t
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20
READ AND PRESERVE

found handy as a matter of reference. It has been compiled with great care, and is believed to be accu-
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20

mNe States marked with a star choose me,n ners of Congress onthe same day that State officers are chosen The electors meet at the cap;,ols of the , sespsc.ye s1stes in which they are chosen, on lots tor Presiden. and Vicc-Presiden.. ""''
 The folIowingis an official statement of the re.n,, o1 the election for President and Vice Presiden, in &fufo, an
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20
From the Genesee Farmer.

The YeomGn.-The man who stands upon his own soil; who feels, that by the laws of the land in which he lives-by tho laws of civilized nations-he is the rightful and ex. elusive owner of the land which he tillS, is by the constitution of our nature, under . wholesome influence, mot easily imbibcd from any other source. lie feels-other things being equal-more strongly than another, the character of man as lord of the inanimate world. Of great and wonderful sphere, which, fashioned by the hand of God, and upheld by his power. is rolling through the heavens portion of his-his, from the cen 1 ire to the sky. It is space, on which tho ge- | neration before him moved in it's round of duties; and he feels himself connected by a visible link, with those who preceded him, 1 and to whom he is to transmit home. Per. haps his farm has como down to him from his fathers. They have gone to their last | home; but he can trace their footsteps over the daily scene of his labors. The roof which shelters him, was reared by those to whom he owes his being. Somc interesting domestic is connected with every enclosure. The favorite fruit tree was planted by his fathers hand. He sported in his boyhood, by the side of the brook, which still winds through his meadow. Through that field, lies the path to the village school of his ear- Hest days. He still hears from his window the voice of the Sabbath bell, which called his father and his torefathers to the house of God; and near at hand is the spot where he laid his parents down to rest, and where he trusts, when the hour is come, to be dntifnl!y laid by his children. These are the feelings l of the owner of the soll. Worlds cannot paint then--they flow out of the deepest fountains ofthe heart they are the lifespfinS of Q fresh, healthy and generous national character.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20

nette from the sunny South, with an imagi- nation brilliant and captivating, running wild as she gazes long and steadfastly upon the world of waters: and here is the beau tiful, intelligent and accomplished Yankee girl, with brilliant eyes, kindling cheeks and auburn tresses, looking undisturbed upon the dashing waters and rising spray. her SOU" is drinking in he poetry and the with her eloquent hand she says, De silent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-20

Ertensire Fire at Cleueland--During the night of Friday last, the Exchange, situated on the corner of Superior Lane and Merwin street, took fire and was totally consumed, together with several adjoining buildings.- The following list of injured buildings is ta- ken from the Cleveland Herald:
 New brick hotel belonging to the Merwin Estate, $l5,O0O. No insurance.
 Cleveland Exchange, occupied by Mrs. Foote. Furniture, &c. mostly destroyed.- Buildings fully insured us we understand. Next n building owned by R. Champion, valued at $lOOO. Insured for $500 by Por- tage Mutual Insurance Go. Occupied by Walker as shoe shop. and Rooney as a clothing shop. Most of the contents of each were saved. ss;... ,. .... yaassi. ...t -,...,.
 Next the Trenton House, occupied by Mrs. Thompson, and owned by estate of McGar- phy Contents mostly saved. Building val, uedat $lOOO. No insurance. ss .s4, lr
 Thc other building destroyed was occupi- cd oy c. Bradburn, grocer. Damage to goo(s about $600. Amount of insurance by Columbus Insurance Co. $500. The build. ing,worlh about $1,OOO, was owned by Ben. edic & Baxter. No insurance.
 Early on Saturday morning fire was dis. covGed issuing from the extensive distillery { ot Nessrs. Vinton & Chamberlain, near the moth of the river. which was entirely con. suned. Loss $l5OOO. No insurance.
 paper in New-Orleans styles Amos Kendall VanbuTens Extra" Ii0r. .'-.-'