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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

Rerenses Of Fortune. The u. S. Mar
shall who has just completed the census Of
Cincinnati, mentions these incidents
met a man who had ruined himfelf bv
intemperance, and was subsisting on char
ity, that knew in Pittsburg in the year
1915, owner Of fine property and store
worth $4,000 at that time. The proper
rty, have no doubt, would have since
brought $4,000.
found in the person Of day laborer
in one Of our foundries, q man who had
once owned large iron establishment in
Scotland, on the Carron side. He had be-
como involved with Others, and rendered
thereby insolvent. My sympathies were
tho mere strongly excited here from the
simple dignity which forbore repining or
complaint the family manifested in the case.
found also the widow Of distinguish
ed professor in an Eastern college, who
was at the time eating her humble supper
with her daughter, under such circumstan-
ces of ponury, that their very table was
formed of board laid across an old bar
rel!
have found in the city two cases Of dis
parity Of age between the oldest and youn-
gest brother, wothy of notice. In one in
stance the Oldest brother was sixtv-nine.
the youngest twenty. In the other
when the father was living, and aged 10
wears, one brother was 46 and the other ,
The Journal Of Commerce of the 18th
inst contains a paragraph copied from the
Montreal Herald, respecting the marriage,
in England, OF a gentleman aged II years,
20 lady who had seen sixteen summers
time expended in the courtshp, four
days. The annexed extract from the Liv-
erpool Chronicle of Goth September, con-
veys information oCthe melancholy conse-
quences resulting from the old mans ad-
venturous disposition.
Marriage and DcGth.-In our Chronicle
o. the 4th inst. we announced the mar
rage, after a courtship of four days. Of
James Hobbins, Esq. of Chaddesley Cor
bett, Worcestershire, TO Harriet, Youngest
daughter of Mr.. w. Chambers, of the n ew
House, Himbleton. The bridegroom was
in his 18th year, and the bride in her 9th
year. On Monday week, whilst Mr.. Hob
bins was stepping into his carriage with
his young bride, he fell down, and was ia
ken up corpse. Shrewsbury Chronicle,
September, 1910.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10
The following extraordinary narrative is
given ina recent letter from Milan;

The following extraordinary narrative is
given ina recent letter from Milan;
"a priest on returning few nights ago
from visiting q sick person in the country,
near Pistoja, perceived lights in the window
of farm house of a friend, and, supposing
that there was family meeting there, en-
tered witht the intention Of partaking of their
festivity. On reaching the first floor he
found the daughter of the house suspended
from beam in the ceiling. He immediate
~ cut her down, and took means 10 restore
her. She recovered her senses, but before
she could speak she urged him by her ges-
lures to go into an adjoining room. Here
ne found the father and mother both dead.
having evidently been murdered. On re-
turning to the poor girl, who was about Is,
she had recovered her voice, and told him
that the house had been entered by five
men, one of whom was the priests own
servant, who had first killed her father
and mother, then hung her and Afterwards
decamPed with all The plate, jewels and mo-
ney. Having placed the resuscitatod girl
into good hands, the priest went home.-
His servant came 10 assist him in undres-
sing, but desired the man . go to the cell
lar, and bring up bottle of wine, as he
was fatigued and thirsty. TnU servant
went down, and the priest stealing gently
after him, succeeded in locking him in
He then fastened to the magistrate of the
place, who on hearing his tale, sent some
officers TO his house, where they entered
the cellar, and seized the servant and two
OF his fou! accompices, but the remaining
two made their escape. The whole of the
booty was also found in the cellar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

Steamboat Missouri. he following
particulars respecting the late misfortune
Of the steamboat Missouri, we gather from
some of the passengers who came up last
week in the Illinois, and who were on
board the Missouri, during the tremendous
gale. which that boat experienced on lake
Huron. The Missouri left Detroit for the
upper lakes on Thursday the 22d of Oct,
at O'Clock in the morning, having on
board $50 passengers and a heavy load of
freight. On Thursday evening about md-
night, the boat having reached Saginaw
Bay, tremendous gale commenced blow
ing from the west, and continued with in
creased violence during the night. In the
course of the night her chimncys were
blown down, and the boat in other respects
so much disabled, that she made but indif-
ferent progress; and by six O'Clock on fri
day morning the machinery became so far
deranged, that the engine ceased to work
and the boat became altogether unmanage-
able-at this time the Missouri was within
three hours sail of Presque Isle. The on
~ alternative now was, 10 let the boat drift
before the Storm, wherever~the winds of
heaven might carry her. During the whole
of the day on Friday, they were out of the
sight of land drifting in an easterlv direc-
ton. The scene of terror on Friday and
the following night, is beyond description
the waves rolled in awful grandeur, and
the CIR was piercing cold. The Missouri
was tossed about like huge ungovernable
raft; the rudder having given away, no
means were left by which the direction Of
the boat could be controlled. The freight
upon her decks was thrown overheard TO
keep the boat from sinking; the crew and
passengers were kept at work at the pumps
the waters were dashing in on everv
SIDE; besides this, they were drifting TO-
wards the wild and almost unknown shore
that borders the east Of Lake Huron. YET
that shore as wild and as dreary as il
might appear to the imagination; were
luxury TO their present condition.
On Saturday morning land was disco
vered on the south east borders of Lake
huron: about this time the winds BEGAN n
subslde: and at noon the waters became
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

The Maine question almost senled.-A
Portland correspondent of the Boston Post
says.-"l have seen some five and twenty
of the members of the Maine legislature on
their way home, all of whom, without dis
senting voice, declare that the result OF the
most careful and critical examination Of the
votes lately cast for Governor, shows that
Gov Fairfield has a decided majority of all
the votes"
The democratic popular majority in Penn
sylvanla, on the congressional vote, is four
thousand seven hundred twenty-seven
votes In 1886, the popular majority on
the presidential vote was four thousand two
hundred thirty-one votes.
Corwln's wing majority for governor Of
Ohio, is ascertained to be sixteen thousand
TOUR hundred thirteen votes; considerable
oil gain since the last presidential contest.
The majority for the wing congressional
ticket in Georgia is three thousand three
hundred eighty votes. This is no test Of
the feeling of the state on the presidential
question, as the members elected are opoo-
sed to the leading principles of the whig
party.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

that change is effected the better. The
sooner We place our institutions upon firm
and republican basis, the more speedy and
sure will be our advancement IN prosperi-
ty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

OFFWe forwarded the cash some time
since for paper, but we have not yet rccei-
we'd or heard from it. If our paper should
not make its appearance at the usual time
next week, it will be because we have not
received the expected supply. We shall
attend to it at once.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

We publish this week the proclamation
of Governor Dodge. appointing day of
thanksgiving and praise in this territory.
A more chaste and appropriate document
for such an occasion, it has scarcely ever
been our pleasure TO peruse. 1t must be
truly gratifying 10 every lover of good or
der and morals, to sec this usage of our
forefathers, perpetuated among the people
OF this Territory. There are many hal
lowed associations connected with it, which
are calculated to carry the mind back to
the tunes OF our ancestors, and bring be-
fort usthe unadorned virtues ofother DAYS.
This ancient custom. has always been che
rished by the good and virtuous of the
land-lt has been made a day memorable
for the exercises Of charity and benevo-
lence-Ior the flow Of social feeling and af-
fectioni; and withaIl, for grateful tribute
of gratitude and praise, to the great Bene-
factor Of mankind
Il is becoming a people 70 publicly ac-
knowledge the blessings of Providence, and
render thanks to Him, who rules the sea-
sons and causes the earth 10 bring forth
her usual abundance. He who could send
plaques, desolation and famine, upon the
Egyptians for their transgressions, has
none the less power to visit our inicu;ties.
by blasting the fruits Of the earth, and with
holding our accustomed harvests.
clally in this Territory, where nature has
provided so literally Tor the wants of man.
kind, and where the husbandman during
tie past year hes rear~d a rich and abundant
harvest, and filled his granaries to over
flowing, should the people render a public
expression Of their gratitude Gin the as
sembles ofthe people," The poor and the
distressed the sick and the afflicted. sbould
be remembered, and the generous hand of
charity opened to their relief. Itwere in
deed sin in the sight of heaven, if in a
land Astounding with plenty like this, the
poor should be suffered to want and the suf-
iorlngs of humanity find no sympathy
Let charity then, the most divine of all the
heavenly graces expand the hearts of the
people and while il obedience to the ex-
pressed will -four chief executive, we rem
der devout thanks to Him who has crown
ed the year with an abundant harvest. LET
Us at the same time show forth our Iiber
atty, by gladdening the hearts Of the poor
and needy The genius of cur religion
and the spirit of our republican, institutions,
require of US distribution of the means
of happiness and contentment to ALL IT
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

A communication will be found in ano-
Their column Of our paper, calling the at
tention of the farmers Of this county, to
the subject Of the formation Of an ugricul-
tural society The suggestion meets with
our most cordial approval, and we trust
the matter will be duly appreciated by the
people. The inhabitants in this portion of
the west, have but one great and perma-
nent source Of wealth; we are in fact an
agricultural community. The advantages
of farming practically, we apprehend are
less understood, and appreciated generally
than they should be. We shall refer to
this subject more at length hereaftcr.ry
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

Some one was saying TO the late Dutch
ess of Gordon that it was much TO be re-
GREETED that Mr.. Penn, young man well
known for his eccentrcities, should be in
cessantlyi playing such unaccountable
pranks. $50 it Isl" said her grace; sbut
why don't you advise him betterP He seems
to be pen that every one cuts, but nobo-
dv mcnds."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

gy ofthe crew and passengers, the boat
was SO far rugged that the engine was
made to work one oftbe paddle wheels: in
this condition they steered for ST. Clair RI
yer. On Sunday morning they succeeded
in reaching St. Clair river, and the same
evening arrived at Detroit.
Freedom Of Elections. grand pre-
rogative of our republican institutions, is
the elective franchise, which the law qua
rantees to the people. This freedom was
purchased at too dear a rate, to be sacri-
feed ortrampled upon with impunity. The
right Of suffrage, is as extensive in its ap-
plication and use, as the most ardent friend
of democracy could wish. The future
hopes Of the republic depends upon the pu-
rity Of the elective franchise; if this be-
comes corrupt and it's sanctity disregarded
liberty sat On end. Corruption at the
ballot box, is subversion Of government
The practice Of frauds at elections, have
recently become matter Of such frequen-
cy, that every patriot and lover Of his
country, can but feel alarmed for the well
fare of the nation. A more dangerous in
road upon our liberties cannot be INDUCED,
than the fraudulent abuses practiced at the
ballot box. The invasions of a foreign
foe, are far less to be dreaded than these
insidous violations of law
The most alarming disclosures have re-
Gently been made Of election frauds prac-
tised in Pennsylvania, New Y ork, and ma
ny other places. Wewlll not stop to en-
quire what political party is most guilty in
these nefarious transactions, we only speak
Of the facts as they exists, and tho conco
quences which are likely 10 follow, if these
abuses of the elective franchise are not ar
rested in their fearful progress. The law
cannot be too severe, nor its penalties too
rigidly enforced, in furnishing those who
trample upon the sacred rights ofthe peo-
pie. If the restraints with which the law
guards the purity Of our elections, be
thrown aside and UNDECIDED, our govern
ment will cease to be a government Of the
people, and anarchy will rule in our midst.
1t is most lamentable fact that Justice
is extremely slow, and its demands in too
many cases are entirely evaded, in bring
ing these kind Of offences to merited pun
ishmcnt. This is owing to the strong po-
litical excitements and preudices which
pervade the whole body OF the people. L ne
political tribunals often tolerate, or seek
topalliate violations of law, committed with
the view of promoting party purposes,
when they would not hesitate to condemn
other offences of far less magnitude. fla
fraud be committed at the ballot box by in
dividuals who belong to party in power
the offenders are often too sure Of esca-
ping the righteous judgment of the law,
however aggravating may have been the
offence. When party feeling arrests the
awards Of justice, and the penalties of the
law; our republican institutions are unsafe,
and liberty in danger.
A communication will be found in ano-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

The last advertised trip fer the season,
between Buffalo and Chicago has been
made by the Great Western. The Madi-
son and Illinois are expected again. The
weather continues warm and pleasant
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

The Milwaukee Sentinel has declared
itself whig.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

calm. All hands Immediately set to work
to repair the vessel, and put her in a man.
ageable condition. In the course Of Sa-
turday afternoon, by the persevering ener-
gy ofthe crew and passengers the boat
was SO far rugged that the engine was
made to work one Of the paddle wheels: in
this condition they steered for St. Clair RI
YER. On Sunday morning they succeeded
in reaching ST. Clair river, and the same
evening arrived at Detroit.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-11-10

me resumption increment The banks
OF Philadelphia had meeting on Friday
night, when the movement 10 assist the
Bank Of the United States, bv affording
her facilities to resume specie payments
was finally agreed upon, and the amount
OF assistance fixed at Five millions of dol
lars.
"A committee was also appointed 10 pro-
coed eastward, and endeavor to obta in
loan there, loan in money at from one
to two years being deemed much better
than the post note form heretofore advert
ed to. Should this committee fail in OBJ
tanning such loan, and the chances are
against them under existing circumstances
it is probable that the post note plan will
be resorted to.
Biekne~s Philadelphia Reporter.
Shot.-It will be reccollected that da-
ring runaway slave killed one man and
wounded another who attempted to arrest
HIM, IN the Third Municipality, some fqO
or SIX weeks since, and made his escape
into the swamp. Captain Harper got in q
formation of his haunt, and accompanied
by Commissary Barry and two others all
armed, proceeded on Wednesday night TO
arrest him. 1t was far down, in the rear
of DR.. Luzenbarg's hospital; when they
reached there he was lying under mus
quito bar. Hearing their approach he
jumped up and fired at Capt. Harper and
those with him and missed them. The
Captain then fired off one shot from a
double barrel gun loaded with buck shot;
ne fired tho contents Of the second barrel
which the negro received in his right breast
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-11-28
Q . . Z q . q
ENvANS' FAMILY AFERIENr MAS arc nrr,.

LNNANS' FAMILY APERlENr ~ Las are pur,
Et ly vegetable. composed With the sricicsi pre-,
ION ct Sccnce sTd c arts Ncy produce nat,.aa
and arc warranted 10 tkc following discascS which
arse irun impurities OF the blOoi. VIA f.,ul.,,
Bilious aicc'iuirs Coughs. C.ls liberated sore tl,r,,i
Scarlct tevcr, Asthma, Cholera, Liver Complaints
dresses OF t'ic Kidneys AMI Bladder Ailcct,,us pc,u
iiai 10 iSuacs aHd all those diseases OF what-oever
Ni"' 10 which hunan nature Is suljcct, where the
stomach = affected
CONSUMPTION, COUGHS. * COLDS. Nervous
diseases, liver complaint dyspepsia, bilous diseases
psS ulcers, female weakness aud all cases of hymn,
eh"ndTHcs'n low spirits, palpiaton of tho heart nsr.
Nous irch1hiiy, nervous weakness Iuor albus seminal
NcasuHsS indigestion. loss oi appetite heartburn zen
'al debility bodily weakness cho,o-s or green sick.
cS' hoiuiency, hystericnl strings mysteries head.
'ches hccuP, -sea sslnrc, nigsi taarc :hcnz.risrn
'sh'na tc JvuiOGr"lx, c-snp, spasruuIic niTsrs,,s
,ah those who are victims 10 that most exrrutating
is'rder Gour will find relief from their snarngs by
clnrsc of DE- Evans medicine
be'cdre Of utc,I,ds.-CAUrIoS BE parIiaiinr
vi I"rrhising TO sec that the label of this Medicine
contains notice al IT'S entry according 10 Act of Con
sTcss. And DC Likewise particular in obtaining them
at lOO Chatham street Ncw.Nork. or from the REGu.
IAR aGENr- IvN III KING Mali,
nov 2S
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-11-28

nR WILLIAM EVANS SOOTHING SYRUP
Fer CHILDREN TEETlUNG-PREPAg ~
uissELT.-- Ts Eotb.rs aE2 NErScS The pussage
sfINc tocih through tire gums roSluces Troublesome
anil dangerous symp,rsr- II IL known Nv mothers
bat there Is great irra non IN the mouth ard gums du
W. this process. The gum. swell, the secretion u
,s saliva Is increased the Guild is seized with frequent
cd sndden fits Of crying. watching. starting IN il,
loop, and srcsns vt peculiar parts the ctilI yhrick.
~ith extreme VOL. AMI ihTusts its fingers in,5 u,
Mouth liihess prceutsory symptoms not speedily
slev,a ed, spasmodc commissions universally super.
.rnc AMI soon caase the dissolution OF the infant
t-rcthsrs who have their little babes atIli-ed With
aesc- eis'ressins symptoms woIld apply DR. William
s'1nS s,o'''ns Syrup, which has preserved hundreds
fiatsHs When Thought pas, recovery, ir,m bcing sud
ssLy s;sScsed.v',i' that tiia mllajy, commissions
Bssctrv Of f.S;s-I ar'r,uN b. particular in
urchasin. see a. Al ihc Label nf this Medicine
enc notice otis snIry according octUf yongrcSs.
And be likewise particular IN obtaining them at 90
Lns,,ism 81 NcN York, irorn the regular agents
s-'s-Euai H. KIM, Is Water IT. Wheeling,
A Meals .parkcrS,tury 10
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-11-28
nR. HUNTS BOTANIC FILLS, IN
TERESTlNG AND APPLICABLETO THE
AEEI ICTED WITH

Disease cT Ue Stomach, or Aerr,s:
Such as Dyspepsia, ciiher Chronic or Casual, un-
der the worst symptoms of Tsstlcssress, TO Snrss
of Spirits. aud general Emaciaton, Consumption
whetherof the Lungs or Liver, Liver atieeiions,
Jaundire, both Billtary md Spasnodic. costlve-
ness worms OF every variety; Rheumatism; wheth-
Acute or Chrome, together with G,ut, Scroiula.
PANS IN tho head, Back, Liirbs ana side, Typhus
Fever. Scarlet Fever Putrid Sore throat, Fever
and Agse. Sp tzmodic Pllpitat;Cn of tn, Heart and
Arteries, Nervous irrtabilitY, Nervoes Weakness,
structioRs Heartburn. Headache. Cough. the Com
mon or Humid. aud the Dry OF the whoopn.
Asth:na, Crave, and DroUsy.
The Blood has hitherto been considered BY
Empiers and others, aS the great teA uator OF the
adhercnts that erroneous doctrine. that they
test the selves with the simple possession of this
fIiacfvGs opininn. wlthot cnguiTIng INTO the pri
mary sources from whence Life. Hralih and Wig
and. rice rerss, pain sickness, d cease
and death. Not 20 with Pr Hunt. whose extern
-i,e research and practical experience so eminent
~ qualify him for the profession Of which he has
been one of the most useful members. He con-
tend--and a moments reflection will convsc e
any reasoning mind Of the correctness of his -iew
thatths stomach. liver, and the associated organs
are the primnrf aud great re. ulStOrs of hsalh and
thai the blo'd IN very many nstsaccs ~ dependent
nh these organs, aud that unless medicine rcache :
The root of the disease the superficial nnodynes
usually prescribed serve but foiis cover the
rGvages of deep rooted maladies. Under these con-
vctIons, nsths expense Of years OF close apahca-
ton. the doctor has discovered medicine whose
searching powers are Irresistible, and IN prescribing
at rs with knlwl dye Gifts being radical cure
ofthc various dis a.es already enumerated, even il
nppied:n rae suost critical tases but he does No
pretend 10 ascrIbe TO
HUNTS PoTANIC PILLS
supernatural agency although from Yosi'iv,
pro"is vii hin the knowledge of hundreds, heI pre-
pared 10 show, that when Svcry other earthly RENE
dy has been gwen Rp.
HI MIS- BOTANIC PILLS
havencver been known te fail IN ehccting two ycr,
eraiGying results, that cf rafting from the bed %
sickness and C:IseU. these who h I've tested then
efficacy. snd thus amply tewzrdiug DIR. Hunt i"I
his lung mnd nnSinus shady 10 attain this Ieriec'
ton in the Healing Art.
The eNu nordnary success which has attended ia,
use Uf HUNTS BOTA NC pills, H. the hes
criterion III then superior virtues, They nav
been ;he mcane of raising host VI lEhruIshiug y {,
tents e ON the bed OF oiiliction. IS clearly cvi
ced in the following
Ei:RTIFTCATES.