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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

judicc the public mind, rather than to en-
Tighten it. Nor is it pretended that party
organizations are uncaled lor-,hey are
Indispensable; since it is natural for men
to maintain an honest difference Of opinion.
But that s!avish devotion to party--that
species of man-worship -that virtually say
ing the party can do no wrong, is i'll beft-
ting the character Of an American citizen.
The mind is naturally free; why then tram
mel lis freedom by suffering others to dc
tate and fashion its opinions2 Mental SER
Vltude is worse than physical bondage. r.
An Afray.-A disgracelul rencountre
took place at Mineral Poin, on the oath
ult. between Mr.. WEIGH, one of the editors
of the Mineral Point Free Press, and
Charles Bracken, resident Of Iowa. coun-
ty. Both individuals il appears were well
armed for the combat, but neither seems to
have been we'll disciplined in the matter of
sharp shooting. The assault as we are in
fromed was commenced by one Of the par
ty, who approached the other with q cane
for the purpose of innicting upon him that
kind of drubbing usually called Gaming
After short.parley the idea of cane fighting
was abandoned, and another mode of fight
ing, stillm fashionable among fools was
resorted to. Both drew pistols anu fired
whether with their eyes shut or open, no
one informs US; neither shot did any par
ticular harm. A second time both drew
pistols and fired; still no material damage
was done, except that both by this time,
were probably frightened. Both parties
having now exhausted their loaded pistols,
WEIGH borrowed one Of a friend, ready
charged; whereupon Bracken who had
10 means Of returning the shot, took to his
heels and ned-Welch nevertheless blazed
away after him but missed his aim.
We have a strong aversion TO bestowing
any notice upon such disgraceful transac-
tons, but justice requires that such savage
affrays, should not be concealed from the
public. We have often adverted with feel
ings ofpride. to the morals and intelligence
of our population, but still the fact cannot
be concealed that there are some few ruff
fains in thisterrtory. The ARRAY between
WEIGH and Bracken, grew out Of polii-
cal difficulty, and is by no means the first
rencountre between them. Some three or
four weeks ago, these two men had re-
gu!ar bear fight, the particulars Of which,
have been abundantly served up in the CO.
lumns of the Mineral Point Free Press for
the edificaton Of the public. II
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08
BRISTOL. Dec. 4. 1910.

Messrs Editors.-I observed laboured
article IN your paper Of the 18th, going m
to lengthy defence of The usury laws
which think merits reply. Although
| never attempted TO write for the public
eye, have concluded 10 commit a few
thoughts to paper on this subject, which u
you think worth u place in your papef'
you may publish. The sum ndsubstance
of your correspondents arguments appear
to be this; that because gold and silver are
made legal tender, there must Of nccessI-
ty be usury law. The proprieiy and me-
necessity of making gold and silver 'e,
gal tender IS obvious TO every one, oo,
that it necessarily follows that there shoulo
be a usury law, is not clear TO my mIDo
fas Vertas says, ga man's money IS o.
much his property as any thing he pos
seses.'' | cannot see why il is not just thai y
he should receive for the use Of his mo-
new, what it is actually worth, as much o.
any other property.
Any law which prohibits a mans recel'
ing for his property or the use of it, wha'
it is worth to say the least, doubtful spe'
ces Of legislation.
The usury laws have failed here and
elsewhere, TO accomplish the object i0'
which they were created; for it so haP
pens That money will bring what il is wof''
w hen money is plenty, it will commal
but low per cent, and when it is scar"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

we see by our exchanges that the territory gener-
any has been visited by snow it falling in some pIa-
ces to the depth of foot, making excellent sleigh
ing In this section there has been as yet but little
show, and whilst we pen his, the December sun is
shining as mildly and calmly as could be wished for
even if it We're a month in spripp
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

The nert AdminiStration.-Now that
Gen. Harrison has succeeded in his cleo
ton to the presidency, there are some con-
siderations connected with the event, which
should be alike satisfactory 10 democrats
and wings. We mean by this, that the
entire responsibility in the administration
Of the governmental the United States, az
Ter the 4th Of March next, will rest upon
the wings. The returns of The elections
already received, have placed the matter
beyond doubt, that the wings will have
clear majority in the next house of Rep
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08
L + l. F. G. r A PHI.
Southport, CIV. IT, December 8, 1910.

lhe Foreign news in to-days' paper will not be
Iouhd unimportant The prospect of war between
England andfrance may be considered as set a, rest
by The change IN the French Ministry tho present
ministry being in favor of peace.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

The,fol.owing rnmor is from the Buffalo CONNER
cia "A report is in town, that one of the largest and
best boats on lake Erie has been destroyed by fire.
The boat left Cleveland for This port day before yes
torday, and has not been heard Of though three
boats have come in from up The lake. Last night,
the wind blowing gale, very bright freswas OBJ
served off Sturgeon Point toward The Canadian shore
and fears are entertained lest it might have been the
boat referred to-" This is indeed painful rumor
and should prove true, it is dreadful think of The
fate of those or board. the fire took place in the
darkness of the night and The wind blowing gale,
it can be hoped that but few; if any were saved
Weare unable TO conjecture what boat is alluded to
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

W The present number concludes the frs, SIX
months Of our publication.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

We publish in another column the procee dings of
that we express the sentiment of oil here and else
where in the territory, by saying that a harbour
ought TO be constructed at Milwaukee. Anappropri-
alton for a harbor at Milwaukee, would by no means
resrd The prosperity of any other town on the lake
Shore but would enhance the interests of agricul-
ture and give new hfe and vigour to every kind of
business throughout the territory consequently an
additional impulse would be given to our avn town.
While we are free TO make these avowa!s, we sup
pose our Milwaukee friends will hardly expect us;o
maintain silence with respect 10 our own claims In
deed it were asking more of US than they would be
willing render i'll Ike circumstances for us to re-
main in Statu quo. W. have hitherto supposed we
had strong claims upon the attention and liberal re-
gard of Congress-we still think SO. And since our
citizens honestly maintain these views, they'Will not
be thought unreasonable, if they act accordingly.
But in whatever action may be taken, we are con-
tdent nothing will be done, Intentionally calculated
TO interfere with any other point claiming an appro-
priaen.
hepeople OF ihisterriory are unques,ionably dis.
posed to conccde TO Milwaukee all the claims TO
which it is justly entitledmore than this should not
be sought for. With respect 10 the superior advan-
tages, which Milwaukee possesses over every other
point the western shore of the like for The con-
siruciion of harbor;-people will naturally differ as
their several interests stand affected the idea is
intended to be conveyed in the resolutions That the
territorial Legislature requested to recommend 10
Congress an appropriation at Milwaukee in a form
that shall place oil other points OF the question:
or leave them in the back ground venture to pre-
dict they will do no such thing Ii is true rs ox-
pressed in the resolutions that the land office at Mil
waukee has paid to- the government the sum oftwelve
hundred thousand dollars but how it comes to pass
that Milwaukee entitled found lis claims for an
appropriation upon this consideration, more than
any other point. confess ourselves of a loss to
comprehend. Racine and Walworr counties have
probably contributed their full share to this amount
1t is true the land Office is located al Milwaukee, but
does it follow that Milwaukee alone has the credit of
paying twelve hundred thousand dollars into the
treasuryi We should not have said thus much were
1t not that on former the paid the GO.
vernment from The land district, has been pleaded as
q merit belonging TO Milwaukee. In conclusion we
most nrdently wish our friends at Milwaukee may be
successful IN procuring an appropriations and we
shall he happy TO render them any service in onr
bower, but our own claims we shall not surrender
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

No less Than six attempts have been
made to assassins;o Louis Philippe, since
his elevation 10 the throne.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Presidential Election. is now pref
ty clearly ascertained that the electoral
votes will be divided, as follows;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
NEW YORK MARKET.

ILouR-The arrivals during the early part and
middle Of the week were large. The canal is
now in fine order, and the receipts have greatly
increased. Notwithstanding the news ly the
tlleen was very uniavorablc and the supplies
large, yet the Eastern demand has lcen 50 very
great that prices have leen well sustained al 4 rs
for common brands, and yesterday at an advance
TO 4 81 for Gene>ee. There has also lcen de-
mand, not large, from France. Ohio, via New
Orleans, have come in freely, and sales at 4 60
Southern Flour is dull. Georgetown, Howard
Street and Richmond County are still selling
slowly at rs to s. Rye Flour and Corn Mca
without alteration.
GRAlN'-Wheat has fallen a sale has lccn
maze al lO0 cts. and a lot fair at 95 cts. THIS j,
the lowest price we have quo'el the article at in
years. Olftye, a lot of 5000 bushels Of Olcssa
long in market, sold al SO cts Northern Rye !,
selling at 5oa55 cts. Corn has fallen 10 52a5a
u.s., al which it closed. The sales of the week
nave been about 10000 bushels, varying from
10 to 81 cts: Oats, 81 for Northern, and 81 70
'souhern. White Beans, Halls Peas, Gao 10.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29

WEST PolNT.-lt is stated IN the American Of
last evening, that an investigation is now gong
on al West Point, INTO the moral condition and
discipline Of the Military Academy. Certain init
nations and charges having been made lv one Of
The individuals olthc Academic Sat- the Secretary
Of War directed Major Scott, Adj. Gen. Jonc>,
Col. Gross, and Capt. De Hart, 10 proceed 10 the
Point, and investigate the whole mat,er.-'The t
officers are now engaged IN their duty, Of winch
the result will, we presume, when known, lie
communicated officially TO Congress. The Ameri-
can expresses the greatest confidence that the re-
suit will lie honorable to the Academy; and while
we trust that confidence will not lie disappointed,
we highly approve occasional investigations into
the moral condition OF institutions on the perfectly
correct moral discipline Of which much depends,
not only IN reference TO individual Lut also our
National honor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29


ANOTHER SrGN.-lt is with pleasure that we
notice the fact, that the German paper, "Dcr Dcut-
>chc," printed in New Orleans, heretofore warm,
able and jealous supporter of the cause of Van
buren, and the administration, has come ont a
warm and jealous advocate of The election Of Gen.
HARRISON. The paper Of the 18Th gives the most
able, lucid and convincing reasons for The change.
Gen. Harrison, the Democratic Wing candidate,
whose name Is passing from tongue to tongue, en-
pha'icaly the peoples man, whose whole life is a
succession of patriotic deeds will hereafter occupy
a distinguished place in the columns of The
"Ee ltsche," his merits will lie proclaimed and his
claims TO the highest Office in the gift Of the nation
ierven'y and properly advocatcd,-SI Louis
Republican
Loco-Foco STATE CoNvENTIoN.--
This body met at Woodstock on Wednes-
dry last, in respectable numbers. Col.
Johnson received a nomination for Vice
President, and will, probably, receive the
support of the Locos in Vermont, If he
does not come out for Harrison. The
following State ticket was agreed upon :
Paul Dillingham;, Jr. Esq, for Governor.
E. ID. Barber, Esq. for Lieut.,
Daniel Baldwin, Esq. for Treasurer.
We arc well suited with the nominal
tion.-Montpclicr Waterman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
STATE OF VERMONT,

DISTRICT OF CHlTTENDEN'
The Hon. The PROBATE Court ,oiihin and
for the District Of ,ChHtenden To the
creditors and others concerned in the es
tale Of George S; Hale late Of Wesyord
in sad District, deceased
" HEREAS John W, Hale, sdminis,
w traitor OF the estate Of said dfcea.ed
twelve months from The Goth day Of June
next, and the second "Wednesday OF June
next, being assigned for a hearing in the
premises, at the Office of the Register OF
his Cortland It having been ordered that
notice thereof be gwen, by publishing this
decree three weeks successvely IN the
Free Press u newspaper printed at Bur
llngton. before the time fixed for hearing,
THEREFoRE, You are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time and
place aforesaid, then there, to make objec.
ton if any you have, to the SAID time OF
payment beino further extended as alOrc'
eald.
Given under my hand at Burlington this
20Ih day Of Msy A. D. 1910
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
TEPPECANOE CLEB.

An adjourned meeting of the Tippc-
canoe club will be held at tho Court
House ON Monday evening next, at half
past seven o'clock. The friends of
Harrison and Reform" are requested
to attend. An address is expected, and
a patriotic song will be got up for the
occasion,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29

TIT FOR TAT.-1he Government has com
menCed proceedings against Mr. PRIcE, late Tam
many orator and L. s. District Attorney for the
CITY Of New York, for the sum Of $50, 000-and
Mr.. PRICE has commenced proceedings against the
Government for 100000. 1t is stated in some Of
the New York papers that this suit Of Mr., Prices
Is grounded on The alleged fact that he might have
charged the Government 100000 more for fee,
than he did. II is INQUIRED that Mr. Swariwon,
intends returning, and sung Uncle Sam for a mil
lion of dollars, Lecau>e he might have carried OIL
million more lhan he did.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
HineSburgh Acadcmu.

THE summer term Of this Institution
l. will commence on Monday, May lhh.
It is intended, that the course OF INSTRUCT
ton shall be such as will tend 10 fl one fov
the active duties of HE. Board may be-
procured on the mos, reasons BILE tefms.
FRANCIS WILSON. Sserttary
Hsesburgh, april 10, 1910,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
Joshua Isham's Estate.

XN7E the subscribers having been sp-
w pointed by the hon. The probate
court for the district OF Chilienden, CON
mlssloncrs to receive. examine, and adjust
the claims and demands Of all per.ons
against the estate of Joshua l.ham. late
of SheIbnrn, IN said district, deceased, re.
presented insoven', also all claims and
demands exhibited in Offset thereto and
six months from the day OF the date hereof
being allowed by said court for that pur
pose, we co therefore hereby give notice
that we will attend to the business Of our
appointment, at the dwelling Of The widow
Martha lsham, in SheIburn. IN said district,
on the first Mondays Of August and No
vembcr next at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. on each
OF SAID days.
Dated lh,s 18Th day Of Nav, A. D. 1910,
LUTHER NJ IiAGAR, )C..
HENRY :. MORSE, C"
LYMAN HALL, '''"'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29

LATER FROM CHINA--An extra from the Office
ofthe New York Morning Herald, announces the
arrival OF the III en- Pre lie, with date from Canton
Of Fef. 2 |. She lrn@s intelligence that the English
mrrchan, aptain, or ,upercargo, Mr.. GLhle who
was taken PRISONER ly the Mandarin loat>, for
trying TO smuegle from one ship TO another, had
lecn released
As it was on Mr.. Giblle's account that Captain
Elliott declared Canton in state of blockade, Of
course The blockade was withdrawn the instan. he
was surrendered,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
STATE or VERMONT. }


DISTRICT OF GRAND ISLE, ss.
At q Probate Court holden at North
Hero, within aud for said District sfore.
said on the 9Th day Of May, A. D. 1910.
Present the Hon. Joel Allen, Judge.
An Instrument purportlng 10 be the last
Will and Testament OF Isaac Martin,
lote Of South Hero, in eaid district. de.
ceased, being presented BY Abner B.
Landon the executor therein named for
Probate.
WHEREFORE it is ordered by said
Il court. that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at session
OF SAID Court. 10 be holden at the dwelling
house Of Jed. P. Ladd, in North Hero, 10
said District on the first day Of June, A.
ID. 1910, at one O'Clock 10 the afternoon
and sbew cause ifsny they may have sgainst
the probate Of said will, for which purpose
it is further ordered that copy Of the rec
ord Of his order be published three weeks
successfully in the Free Press, a news %.
per printed at Burlington, in the county
Of Chiltenden, as soon as may be. A true
copy Of record.
Attest AUGUSTUS KNIGHT.
Regisiet.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
Ut Is w. Ga o O ID s. q
g. A. CONNER.

FL AS just returned from New York
An with fresh supply Of Groceries
Among which may be found old and young
Tyson. hysonskin and Bohen TEAS: Loaf
lump and brown SUGARS. Wine. Brandy
Rum, Gin, MoIasses, Flour by Ihe barrel
half barrel or by the pound, Codf-h, Mack
ere and Herring, Coffee, PEPPER, SPICE
Cloves. Nu'megs, Ginger, SaIeta'us, r lcs
cavendish, plug and paper TOBACCO, Bor
and shaving Soap, IaMp Oh, &c. &c.
ALSO good assortment OF Dry Goods
auch az CALICoEs, cotton cloth bed Tick
'pg and many other articles 100 numerou.
TO mention.
Burlington. Nav %. 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29

A RESIGNATION IN CoNGREss.-Tho
Honorable Richard Biddle, member of the
II. Off. from Pittsburg, Pa, has adj
dressed a letter to his constituents appris-
ing them otthe intended resignation of his
seat in Congress. I'll health is the cause
assigned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
COMMITTEE MEETING.

A Meeting of the Committee of Arrangements
in view OF the coming Safe Convention, will be
held al O'Clock at IIOWARD'S LOG CABIN on
Tuesday evening next. A punctual attendance
Of the Committee is requested
GEO X. PLATT, Clerk Of Committee
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29

flat boatmen and pilots, passengers on the Gen.
Brown, who express their opinion that the recent
great flood in the Ohio, reiolned to the rise in all
the streams, must inundale New orleans and the
whole lower country.--N. Y. Coulter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
A CARD.

The Congregational Church Of Winooski VII
LACE. To Dea. SAMUEL IlIcKoK, of Burlington.
Their thanks fer the donation OF a set Of conlnu-
Mon Furniture. WARREN II. MARSH, Clerk.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
Sherif's Sale.

WILL be sold at public vendue on the
W 3olh day Of May inst. at I O'Clock
afternoon,st John Hows,d's,in Builingtou.
eighteen two year old Cattle, TO VII ono
Boil, s steers and l2 he,fers, two of them
with calves BY their sides.
H. FERRIS. Deputy Sheriff.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.
SPRINGFIELD, May 10, 1874


AS the s,eamboats irecnleld,w h severa fregh
boats in tow, was going up the Come cticut on
Monday afternoon, and when near South Hadley,
the boiler exploded, causing terrible destruction.
There were i've hands on loard: Capt. Crawford,
Mr.. Wood, of Bra,eboro', the engineer, Mr.. VIM.
Lancey, of this town, machnest and maker of the
boiler and engine, Mr.Moses Cooley, oithis town
and the fireman. Mr.. Wood was Instantly killed
his body being shockingly mutilated; Capt. Craw-
ford received such wounds in his head as to cause
his death IN few hours; Mr.. Lancey dangerously
wounded in the lower part OF his bowels. The
fireman had not leen found this morning, and it
is presumed he was killed. Mr.. Cooley found him
self on board OF one of the freight boats, not essen
TALLY injured. The steamboat was made perfect
wreck, aud soon sunk, carrying with it one Of the
freight boats. As those concerned in operating
The boat are killed, the particular cause of the ac-
cident is not known. At the time of explosion
the boat was stopped for freight boat TO hitch on
Er-5'ln addition to what is contained in the let
Ter of our correspondent, we learn that this was
the first trip ofthe Greenfield up the river, and that
Tor model and speed she was not excelled. She
was owned by Messrs. Siockhrdge, Allen, Root
Co. and cost ahont $1,000 The freight boa
which sunk, was laden with about thirty.hve TOT
tons of gods. p S. We learn that the fireman
who it was supposed had | cen killed, was unin'
jured,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
CHEAP GOODS.

vi n y W w n o
DRINTED LAWN, Jaccono g. Mus.
l. In, for summer dresses, at very low
prices. Also very beautiful Chaly and
Mouseline de laine, plain and Figured
Silks. Scotch Glnghams, Summer ShawIs
and Handkerchief, filet Gloves and MiIs,
embroidered Muslin, Collars ond bands.
form par, Of their variety, all Of which are
offered at uncommonly low prices for rea.
dy pay, at the Store recently occupied by
La,hrcp and PolwIn.
Corner Church g. College Sts
Burlington, May 90.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-29
REMOVAL.

DATRICK CALLAN, TAILOR, hav.
l. ing removed from the falls. TO the
head Of Pearl street. College Green, begs
leave to inform his friends and customers
and the Inhabitants Of Burlington generally
that he is now prepared 20 execute orders
in the Tailoring Business, in the most fash
unable style and On the cheapest terms
He Gun also clean and repair Clothing 10
the hes, manner and without injuring the
Cloth. Spring and summer fashions on
hand. Cutting done as usual for Others to
nuke.
Pearl Street. north side. !
Burlington, May 90, 1910.