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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

politicians seem at all times, TO be supplied with
of sta nding epithets, which applicable equal
y to all men, who chance to hold opposite political
opinions; no matter what may be their virtues, OF
the high estimation in which their character as pri-
vate citizens may be held.
There are those in these times, who seek for no
other intelligence respecting an opponent than that
he is fool or a knave, and the number of this class
OF ews-hunters, is so lamentably numerous, hatit
renders it extremely embarrassing, to those who
would avail themselves ola correct statement ffacts
relative to the two great political parties Thus the
returns Of elections, are usually so strangely man.
Sed and mutated, that nothing short of an official
canvass, endorsed by the proper authorities, can be
relied upon. Why the moral sense of public opin-
ion, toerates such unbounded license in prevarica
ton and falsehood is extraordinary. With respect
TO the manner in which political discussions con-
Quoted, the public taste is depraved in the extreme
If it be morally right defraud, deceive, and flsi
fy, in political matters it is equally So any ofthe
business transactions of life. If the press conduct
ed political matters, with the complacency and
urbaniiy, with which other transactions are charac
terised far better influence would be exerted on
society, and much healthier state of public sent
men; would exist. And why should not the same
rule of moral conduct govern mankind in the differ
ent departments of life? Is it deemed an offensive
trait of character, to vify and caumnate, all those
who differ with in matters of science or agricu-
ure, the arts? If So how then, is it less excusa
bic, to traduce the character of an individual and
hold him up object of contempt in a political
newspaper, because his political views differ from
| ours! Has the public press indeed, become such
common vehicle of SANDER, that it paates political
| offences, committed through it, which spoken
through other channels, and with the same excep-
tonai language on other subjects, would be regarded
as gross outrage upon the rules of order and of de-
cency. There can be no possible necessity for con-
ducting political discussions, with one continued IL
rade OF extravagant and vulgar epithets, than
there is like necessity in discussions on any other
subject
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Struck By lightning The steamboat
Missouri is in again from Chicago, having
performed the trip in very good time, not
w;thstanding she experienced some boiste-
rous weather.
Capt. Wilkins reports singular pheno-
menon, that of steamboat struck by light
ming. He says that while ploughing through
Lake Michigan, he encountered most
terrific storm, which continued for several
hours. The Missouri was struck on the
starboard side of the foremost, just below
the crosstrees, and piece of timber torn
out six feet long aud several inches in cir
cumforence. The fluid passed oft upon
the promenade deck, tearing off the heads
of the spikes; and thence down the hatch
way to the freight-deck, knocking down
the second engineer and three or four 9TH
or persons. Although stunned, they all
recovered in few hours after.
This we believe is the first instance of
the kind on record.-BuG. Com. Ado.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

'FHE BUFFALO PATRIOT AND JoUREAL-Thc edi-
tor OF the Buffalo Patriot and Journal, seems to be
laborng under most extraordinary Authorizations of
mind lie discourses it is true at times of the won
derful progress of Improvements in the West like
most other people. But what is most remarkable.
the great West, according 10 his perceptions has lis
geographic situation at certain place on the wes-
tern shore of Lake Michigan, comprising an area OF
some fifty or more of acres, and peopled by some
two or three hundred Inhabitants. All that comes
to pass in the great west is concentrated in this one
focus. Every thing that transpres in commerce or
IN agriculture in arts in science receives lis birth
and is mIracnlously matured on this favored spot-
Southport and Milwaukee, have nolocality assigned
them on this Ueiluble editors map, although twould
SEEM that they are allowed an existence somew here
IN space, for events have frequently been known to
happen at Milwaukee and Southport whiclrthis Buf.
talo writer Immediately transfers to this one. and the
only place in the west.
We have no disposition to triae with the misfor-
tunes of other men, the editor in question is not the
first man, who has been afflicted with mental abera-
tons. Instances have been known where the con.
sideration of sxpenny stipendary has wonderful
ly jaundiced the eyes, and perverted the understan
ding of man. We advise the editor of the Buffalo
Journal, to betake himself to The study of the geog
raphy of the west, and we are sure that if his Dsn
sion does not too much affect his brain. and dazzle
his sight, he will speedily make the discovery that
there is more than town in Wisconsin 1~s
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

WISCONSIN ToBAcco.-The resources
of the West are continually developing :;
new articles Of commerce and of domestic
use, are constantly adding to the wealth
and means Of the country. We are in
formed that a number of inhabitants on
Rock river, whose granaries have been
filled to overlooking for the LAST two years,
and who have found it inconvenient TO dis
pose of their surplus products, have resol-
we'd to direct their attention, to other means
of obtaining profits from the produce of
the soil. Accordingly the experiment Of
raising tobacco, has been tried the past
summer, and has been found to succeed
beyond expectation. The growth of the
plants were astonshingly rapid, and were
brought TO perfect maturity, and complete
Iy ripened, about the middle of August last
Many Of the leaves measured three feet in
length, and twenty inches in width.
From the experiments that have Leen
made, on the farm Of Mr. William Acker-
man, near the mouth Of the Peekatonokee
river, eight miles from Beloit, it has been
demonstrated that one acre of land, can
with the greatest ease be made TO produce
one ton of tobacco. The price of one ton
Of tobacco attwelve cents per pound, would
amount TO tteo hundred and fifty doHars.-
The cost of preparation and manufacture
after the crop is gathered, is estimated at
three cents per pound, or Sirty dollars per
ton. The allowance for sowing and cult
waiting the plants, cannot possibly exceed
three cents per pound. Total amount of
Of expenses, in the cultivation and manu-
!acture of the article, sir cents per pound,
or one hundred and tacenty dollars per ton,
which leaves nett profit Of one hundred
and trcenty dollars per ton-the product of
one acre Of land. We have these estimates
of the cost Of cultivation and manufacture.
from a gentleman practically acquainted
with the business Of raising tobacco. The
price of the article when ready for market.
cannot of course be estimated with preci-
SION, but must altogether be governed by
the demand. But after making liberal
allowance for other contingencies, not in
cluded in the foregoing estimates-such as
transportation 10 market, &c; still the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
INTELLIGENCE IN WIscoNsrN.-No por-

INTELLIGENCE IN WIscoNsIN.-No por-
ton Of the United States, or Of the clvili-
zed world, can exhibit so many evidences
of intelligence, in proportion to the number
Of Inhabitants as Wisconsin. We shall
perhaps be accused of vain pedantry, and
extravagant egotistical boasting, in the
foregoing remark, but we can assure our
readers. that we are actuated by no promp-
tings of self esteem, and for thc sake of
what we have to say on this subject, we
are willing 10 leave ourselves entirely out
Of the account. But we cannot conceive
that any rule of propriety, precludes our
right to speak Of our own Territory-to
praise its talents and its virtues-to laud
its industry and its enterprise, and if need
be, TO set the world at defiance, TO produce
the like number of inhabitants, brought
promiscuousl y together, of like intelligence.
We do not believe there is q people on
earth, among whom the refnements of life,
are more pleasing " developed, and human
intelligence is so nearly perfected, as in
Wisconsin. New England, fine land that
cherished the Pilgrims, and on whose soil
has been reared the Arts, the Sciences, and
the blessings Of Christianity, cannot at this
moment boast of a proportionate amount Of
intelligence with Wisconsin.
Will it be said that we are inflated with
vain enthusiasm, and idle exultation? Let
single fact speak.-There arc now pub
llshed in Wisconsin, seven weekly news
papers, all Of which are we'll sustained by
good list Of subscribers. The number of
inhabitants in the Territory, is little more
than $1,000 this gives one newspaper
establishment to every 4,500 inhabitants
What other territory, or state, or nation,
in the world, supports a like number of
newspaper presses, in proportion to the
same number of its population? Wisconsin
supports more than double the number Of
newspaper presses, in proportion TO its
population, TO the states Of New England
and of New York. The amount of pa
tronage, which community or people
extend towards the public press, we consi-
der one of the strongest evidences Of their
intelligence, and we deem the foregoing
statement, fact conclusive, that Visions
IN contains reading population, equalled
by no other elsewhere to be found. In adj
dItlon to the patronage extended TO the diff
lerent newspapers, published in this Ter
rltory, the press in the cities Of N. York,
Boston, and Philadelphia, circulate in this
Territory as many papers, magazines, land
periodicals, as in any portion of the United
States Of the same population. Here then
we rest for the present, the evidence in
proof Of what we have asserted: we have
other facts in reserve, which go 70 sustain
our position, and which shall be forth-co-
ming if required.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
GRAIN MARKET.


AS the state of our eastern market, is a
matter Of considerable interest to our farm
lug population, we shall as often as occa-
sion may seem to require, furnish our rea-
ders with the latest current prices of wheat
and flour. Our last New York dates, re-
present wheat and flour, to have declined
IN prices. The late arrival from Europe,
of the steamship Acadia, brings intelli-
gence favorably 10 the harvest in England
The weather had continued fine up to the
|. 4th, of Aug. the day on which the AGA
dia left. Owing to the fact that our country
has an abundance Of home supply, our
principal city markets, are governed al
most exclusively from day to day in pri-
ces, as the prospects of the demand for TO-
reign expectations, increase or diminish
The last arrivals frcm Europe, have es-
sentally lessened the probability Of extern
sive foreign demand.
On the 9th Of August past, Genesee
wheat was selling in New York city at
81, 10. Southern wheat $I,O5. Wes-
tern flour $500 per Dbl. These prices,
are a decline from those of the previous
week.
In Buffalo the prices, have fallen a
shade lower, since our previous accounts.
The Buffalo Journal quotes flour at 4,2O a
Dbl, and wheat at SO cents bushel. The
Cincinnati Gazette gives the price of
-four at 1918 per Dbl, and wheat at IS
cents per bushel.
From present indications, we are inclin-
ed to the opinion that farmers who hold on
to their wheat and flour, with the expecta-
ton of an Improvement in prices, will be
disappointed. We may perhaps err in
Judgment, but if so, it is not because we
are influenced, by the consideration of any
possible loss or gain in the event of the
market, be it high or low.
Money Market.-Great inactivity con-
tinues to'prevail in the money market in
the city Of New York. Investments of
capital on long terms Of time, are sought
for, and at reduced rates Of interest. Mo-
ney stocks are continually advancing in
prices.
Business GenerazZy.-There is a deci-
ded Improvement in the general business
Of the cities, Of New York and Boston,
Trade in merchandise is becoming more
active, prices improving; and almost every
business transaction connected with trade,
is becoming more permanent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Mr.. MiHer's Prediction. esterday,
Aug. 18th, was the day, according TO Mr..
Miller, which was TO have closed the day
OF grace, or when Christ was to have left
the mcdiatoria! throne. Mr. Miller has all
along maintained, that after the 1lth Of
Aug. l640, there could be no conversions
that Christians woull lose their desire
and their spirit of prayer for the CONVEX
sion of snners-in fine that that day would
close up the day Of grace.
Zion'S Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
DErRAvIrY or rHE PoLlrlcAL PRrss.-Amo,

DEPRAvITY OF THE POLITICAL PREss.-Among
the many corruptions of the age none have become
more proverbia than the political press. Misrepre-
sentation, has become much the order of the day
that 1t has ceased TO be moral offence, against the
good sense of community an ingenious faisehood,
is reekoned politicalvirtue, and regarded as mark
of great talent. The political editor, who stands
most distinguished for his ability in the management
of party conflicts, he who is most adrot in misre-
presenting the principles of opponent. and who
possesses the greatest tact in the perverslon of truth
to subserve party interests. Let but the name of an
individual be announced as a candidate for office
and it is the signal for opening the political flood
gates of calumny from the press upon him. Modern
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
Destruction Of Indian Hey. tie Indians
and Massacre of the Inhabitants.

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and Massacre Of the Inhabitants.
The schooner Victoria, Capt Kenyon,
arrived at Charleston, 10Th inst from Key
West, reports the destruction OF Indian Key
by party of from 100 TO $50 Indians,
and the murder of some Of the inhabitants.
The following letter from the correspon-
dent of the Charleston Courier, furnishes
a detailed account of this dreadful affair."
Key Vest, dug. 1840.-Dear Sirs:-
We were alarmed on the morning Of the
9Th inst. by the arrival here of a great part
of the inhabitants Of hey Vacas. They
had left their homes in consequence Of the
arrival Of a small boat with some Indians
from Indian Key, on the morning Of the
7th, who reported that number of Indians
had landed on Indian Key, Immediately
after the moon had gone down; they think
from one hundred to $50 in number. that
morning, and had murdered all of its inha-
btants, and burnt heir houses. A party
from this Immediately went on board the
wrecking sloop Vevelia, and started. Thev
had not proceeded many miles when they
encountered the wrecking schooner Gen.
Washington, direct from Indian Key, the
captain informed them that it was unnc-
cessary for them to proceed further, as all
OF the houses, except one, owned and oc-
cupied by Mr.. Charles Howe, Inspector of
Customs. were destroyed-and that the
Indians had left the Island about II O'Clock,
Of the 18th, taking away all they wanted in
boats belonging 10 the Key.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

"Icdn make a great many such Lords. ;"
When the courtiers of Francis the First
Of France, expressed surprise that he should
grieve so much on the death of Leonardo
dc Vinci, he reproved them in the follow
ing words -" You are wrong to wonder
at the honor | pay this great painter |
can make great many such lords as you
every day, but God only can make such
man as now have lost"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

At the sitting Of the court Of common pleas in the
city of Cincinnati, eleven brokers were fined 1909
each, for acting in the capacity of banks by issuing
bank paper from their offices.
A grand temperance procession consisting of 90
o)0 persons, recently marched through the principal
streets Of London; the Earl Slanhope headed The
procession.
Ant,9elurian chUd.-A fossil child between one
and six months old, has recently been found in a
quarry near Brussels. The bones were converted
into silex, which struck fire with etee
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

nett proceeds of an acre, holds out strong
pecuniary inducements. for engaging in
the business.
We understand that theprospectcf suc-'
cess in the raising of tobacco, is regarded
in SO 'lattering alight. that arrangements
are making for engaging extensively in the
business the coming season, especially in
that section of country on the Peekatono-
kee, and on Rock river, between Beloit
and Rockford.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

The above is the comparison OF votes only in the
counties heard FROM. In 1888 the full democratic
majority was 6356. 1t is presumed the counties yet
to be heard from will increase the present majority
TO between six and seven thousand Van Buren, $
majority in 1886, was 1858 The legislature, so far
as heard from, stands, Senate, dem. IS, wing II;
House, dem. 81, whis 49,
ALABAMA.-The popular vote from only twenty
FIVE counties, is given. The comparison below, is
with the Presidential vote in 1886, when as will be
seen, the wing majority in these counties was 600
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

The turn for repartee in the Irish of oil
classes is proverbial. A gentleman, the
other day, intending to be smart on some
bricklayers assistants, said they were "Odd
fellows" No, phase your honor" rejoin-
ed Pat, awe are Hold fellows Z"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

ga Lille Fwther."-f' Put out your
tongue little further" said physician TO
a female patient; ga little further, ma am,
ifyou please-a little further still. :" "Why
Doctor, do you think there is no end to
woman's tongue?" cried the fair invalid.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

One Dollar per Day-A Miss Fly, of
Massachusetts, has recovered 1865 of Mr..
Frost, for breach of marriage promise.
He cour;ed her one year, and the jury al
lowed her one dollar per day for the time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

The Legislature in full, stands, Senate dem 90,
wing ID; House, dem 81, wing &c.
The election in Vermont. for Governor and other
state officers took place Tuesday last the LIST inst.
In Maine, for the officers, it takes place on the
18th inst
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

In 1886, when the Wing candidate for governor
received majority of AZ rs votes, Van Buren, rece-
we'd a majority of 1884. The legislature stands as
follows Senate, whig %, dem. %; House, wing IS,
dem. As. The wings have lost in the popular vote
since 1888, and gained in The legislature in the Sc
nate and 10 in the House of Representatives,
MISSOURI, (not quite complete) the popular vote
Tor Governor in 1888 and 1910. is as follows;
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Such table as the following, which we cut from
the Hudson Gazette, we have long been anxious fo
get hold of 1t will be invaluable as mailer Of re-
ference i'll the approaching canvass
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

ELECTIoNs.-We have some few further returns
The following table, believe; exhibits the full
popular vote on the gubematorial question: in North
Carolina, and comparison with two preceding Votes
on the same questions
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
T E / EGR A p III
Southport, Nv. IT, September 8, 1910.

NWheat, Oats, Flour, &c. will be re-
ceivedin payment of subscriptions, at this
office, if delivered soon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Baptist meeting house consumed by fire at
Littleton (Mass,) on Wednesday the 18th ult.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

1874 Officers, in brigade Of 1000 men,
al $50
100 Sergeants, on full pay and rations,
One brigade
For 100000, making twenty-five bri.
gades
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

And, estimating the whole United States militia al
million, then the total expense of training The officers
of the whole militia would be some hundred thousand
dollars less than two millions.
The following estimate is made the supposition of
the officers receiving only half-pay. The estimate
proceeds, however, upon supposon that officer is
receive less than thirty dollars per month, and the
IL full my and ratin
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

At thirty dollars per month, except sergeants and,
leaving them full pay and rations, then the amount
would be varied, will appear by the third estimate,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

ThCTc WOd tnen De Tie OIIOWlnp ilCu and stlit OF
fcers who should attend the training:
Brigade, full pay, Sl0i SlG4 Oh
Brisad:cr inspector, with The pay
of Major 20 90
Culonels at S75 800 90
Lieutenant Colonies, at 500 2l0 90
Majors, at $50 300 90
40 Captains, at $40 500 90
40 Leutcnants, at $50 200 90
40 I'd Lieutenants at so 900 90
100 Sergcants, at g pay, and So for "a.
tons 2,2iO 90
Amount of expenses of one brigade G,9Jl 90
The aduant TO be taken from the line
Brigades %
Expense Of training officers for ono
month, at full pay, Of twenty-five
brigades or hundred thousand
men sl73,s5O 90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

'iihii y N'"'
evidence on application,
under this act, as the re
sident of the United States
may prescribe.
SEC. 6. int be At further
enacted, That courts mar
tial for the trial Of militia,
shall be composed of mill
tia officers only.
SEC. ). .lnd be ii fnr-
Mer cnacted, That every
officer, non-commlssIoned
officer, or private, of the
militia, who shall fail to
obey the orders of the Pre-
sident ofthe United States,
in any of the cases before
recited, shall forfeit a sum
not exceeding one years
pay, and not less than one
months pay, to he deter
mined and adludged by a
court martial; and such of.
hcer shall, moreover, be
liable to be cashIered by
sentence of a court martial,
and be incapacitated from
holding a commission in
the militia, for a term not
exceeding twelve months,
at the discretion of the said
court: And such non-com-
missioned officers and pri-
Yates shall be liable TO be
imprisoned, by a like SEN
tence, on failure Of the
payment Of fines adjudged
against them, for one ca
lendar month, for every
FIVE dollars of such fine.
SEC. I. Aud be il fur
her enacted, That all fines
TO be assessed, as aforesaid,
shall be certified by the pre-
siding officer Of the court
marital before whom the
same shall be assessed. to
the marshal Of the district