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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-11

leading TO the country west and southwest,
is matter Of general complaint, and tends
much to retard the growth and business of
this place. The locality Of our village is
such, that larger amount Of trade natu-
rally centers here, than at almost any 9TH
er town in the western country, and if the
channels of business are diverted to other
places, which ought to be extended here,
it will be in consequence of the want of
improved highways. A little public spirit
on the part of our citizens, would accom-
plish all that is necessary to be done, and
ensure at Southport the business of large
section of country. 1t is mistaken idea,
that giving literally for objects of public
improvement, tends to impoversh an indi-
vidual: public improvement is public pro-
perty, and public property is individual
gain. The growth and prosperity of town
depends upon its facilities for trade, and no
village can flourish, independent of the
country by which it is surrounded. Eve
ry merchant and every mechanic, is de-
pendent upon public patronage, and the
greater the facilities for inviting trade
from abroad, the wider will be the sphere
of operation, and the more profitable will
be business transactions. A large extent
of trade, embracing the southern counties
Of Wisconsin, and the northern counties of
Illinois, can be more conveniently concen-
trated at this place, than any other on this
side of the Lake, and all that is wanting
to secure so desirable an object, is good
roads.
We have at previous time limited, that
il is impolitic to wait the action of congress
to build our roads and harbors; the people
must depend upon their own resources, and
accomplish by their own efforts, the public
improvements, which they have hitherto
expected the government to aid. The town
of Southport is not indebted to the general
government for single dollar, appropria-
ted its benefit; all that has thus far been
accomplished, either Of a public or pri-
vate nature, has been by the enterprise
and lberality Of the inhabitants. While
neighboring towns have received liberal
appropriations forthe construction of roads,
and other public purposes, Southport, has
been thrown altogether upon its own re-
sources, and obliged to depend entirely
upon the public spirit Of the people, as the
means Of advancing its interests. But
Notwithstanding all these burdens have
been of necessity borne by the people, we
have the satisfaction of knowing, tina: our
prospects are not behind those, who have
been the participants of government pa
tronage. Indeed, SO far as present ap-
pearances indicate, our future business
prospects yield to no other town west of
Lake Michigan. Let us profit by past ex-
perience, and not wait for government to
work for us, but work ourselves. u
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-11
ENGLAND AND CHINA

The war which is portending between
England and China, will naturally excite
some degree of interes. in the public mind.
In the event Of continued hostilities be-
tween these two powers, it is not difficult
to foresee, which ~nuid be the victor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-11

There is probably not q more striking
contrast, to be found in business point of
view, than is now exhibited on the eastern
and western sides Of Lake Michigan. A
gentleman of intelligence, who has recent
ly visited many OF the towns on the eastern
side of the Lake, gives melancholy &C.
scription Of the prostration Of all business,
and improvement. In number of the
hitherto most prominent villages, the num-
Der of untenanted dwellings is lamentable.
Stores, taverns, and mechanics shops,are
closed and gloomy silence reigns within
and without. Many buildings which have
been commenced, and some Of them, in
state Of forwardness nearly to completion,
have been abandoned and left exposed to
the elements. Ageneral depression seems
to pervade every class Of business and
every species Of trade is Frustrated. On
the western side Of the Lake the. aspect Of
affairs is entirely different; Notwithstanding
the pecuniary pressure Of the times is
generally felt, still there is no retrograding,
but The march of Improvement is onward.
There is probably not single town near
the western border of the Lake, that is not
actively improving during the present sea-
son; and we remark advisedly that the
whole interior Of our territory where set
Elements have been commenced, is steadily
and firmly advancing in population and bu-
siness.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-11

RoADs.-The Importance of good roads
from this Village to the interior country,
is subject which commends itself 10 eve
ry one interested, in the prosperity of our
town. The want of we'll constructed roads,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-11

The legislature is claimed by both par
ties. The following from the Journal Of
Commerce, we presume is correct: ''The
Senate will stand 8 wings and 0 Van Bu-
rem men; in the House there will be whg
majority, probably, not exceeding a or g..
In the last Senate, the state Of parties was
reversed, and in the House the Wings had
majority of 8 or TO-"
Illinois. The returns from Illinois are
beginning to come in. In Cook county,
with the exception of sheriff, the whole de-
mocratic ticket is elected. Some changes
have taken place, and so far in the differ
ent counties heard from, the Wings have
gained one member of the House OF Repre-
sentatives. Our returns are yet very i'm
perfect; we shall next week, probably, be
able to give the particulars with regard to
the state.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13
II &c Fdir L1dYs" NAUTICAL AdreY,tn

H"Fdir LQdy's" Nautical Adventure.
A singular romantic affair has iuss been
brought to our notice, namely, that Of a le-
male sailor having arrived here some days
ago in the ship Bucephalus. We under
stand that she is q very comedy girl Of
eighteen, the daughter Of British officer,
and related to an English nobleman. who,
having the misfortune to lose her mother
at an early age, was placed in an English
convent, with view ultimately Of taking
the veil. Whilst boarder in this place,
she, for the sake of her health, visited &C.
casionalIy some friends in the neigborhood,
where in the house of one she first met the
object OF her attachment, now an officer ia
one OF the native regiments. Subsequent
'ly she was confined TO a convent in Dublin,
TO the end that she would take veil. Here
she remained some months, but resisting
every argument that would induce her to
do so, privation, suffering, and cruel treat
ment at the hands Of her lady superior,
were her lot; she was taken sick, and con-
veyed TO an hospital, whence she sought
the connivance of a young English lady, an
inmate of the convent, who supplied her
WIFI the IHeaHS, sue maze Der escape In the
disguise of boy, and formed the romantic
resolution ofcoming on to Bombay, insearch
of the young officer above mentioned. We
are told it would occupy a whole volume
were we to recount all her wanderings, and
her sufferings and privations of the poor
young creature in her endeavors to get on
board ship bound to Bombay. This at
last she accomplished. A few days afterthe
ship sailed, 'the strange boy on being
questioned by the captain whence she came,
proved to be young lady. A cabin was
humanely allotted to her at once, and she
was treated exactly like a lady passenger.
"Truth is strange, strungerth felton,
And here is a romance in real life that de-
ciedly 'elucidates the saying of the poet
We understand this young lady's history
has excited considerable interest and admi-
ration among the society at Bombay. Prob
ably the whole ample page Of fiction could
not present an instance Of greater determ-
nation and constancy than is cxemplfed
in this case. Bombay Times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

American Libraries, Philadelphia, A.
600; Harvard University $4,000; Boston
AthenInm, 29.l00; New York City, 90
600; NATIONALLY asbington, "a, 500; Charles
ton, S. c. $4,000; Theological Seminary
Andoyer, 10000; Baltimore, l2,0CO;
Georgetown College. ID, o00; Antiquarian
Society, Worcester, IL geo; N. Y. Mcr-
camille, II 400; Apprentices N. Y. TO-
500; ST. Mary's College, l0,5O0; Virgin
ia University, 10000; Yale College, TO-
600; Historical Society. N. Y 1O,OO0;S.
Carolina College, 10000; Boston, 10000
Bangor Journal
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Chinese Warriors. The Chinese are
preparing 10 meet the British vigorously
and ludicrously.y Of the ludicrous part of
the preparation, the following extract from
the Canton Correspondence the Express,
is we'll worth reading.
They are taught to draw the bow, to
weld the sword and shield, instructed in
the art oil tossing and catching on the points
OF hall moons, tridents,-to use the broad
bladed spear as gigantic carver or spit,
and last of all, are initiated into the myst-
cries of match locks; but this is done with
caution necessary to prevent accidents to
themselves. He who turns the highest SOM
erset, falls the --LATEST, or goes round the
most times without touching his feet to the
ground, only takes precedence of that war;
rlor who can stand the longest time on one
foot, with the end Of his moustach in his
slefr'hand, while with the other he bears an
uptlfted sword, and accompanies this sim
guar military achievement, This wonderful
feat of courage and agility by look Of the
cviest tenor, and ending With the whole
with yell very hideous and alarming to
hear.
The swiftest runner, the highest jumper,
completes with him who is capable Of twist
ing his body into divers indefinite shapes,
whist the man who whirls himself round
ron the point ofthe grea! toe Of the left foot,
struggles for precedence with him who
walks on his hands with toes in his mouth
But these are only triaes compared with
the numerous Observation-Disclosures these
worthless are, daily being taught under the
eye Of The Generalisimo Of this and the adj
joining province, who chuckles much at The
rapid profciency-while for the due per-
Torrance of aIlthese antics and monkey
tricks, the individual operators submit to
the receipt of two teals, q 7S) per man,
per month. What will become the Red
coats, when opposed 10 men who fight,
standing on their hands-who leap into the
air-fall down-throw themselves in the
fifth position and cry Tia (stAe.) 1t is
heart rending to think of.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

We learn from the ST. Louis Pennant
that the following excellent advice in re-
gard to advertising from the pen of Lord
Brougham. We were not before aware
that his Lordship was so sensible person:
advertising. Tho advantages of ad-
vcrtising are not fully appreciated by men
who have just entered into business for
themselves. Ii they are anxious TO become
known, receive patronage, and acquire
property, they must advertise freely in
some paper that has a large circulation.
We know of no better medium than the
penny sheets; for they arc distributed in
manner calculated 10 place them in the
hands of all. 1t is the only proper mode
to be pursued, and is sure guarantee of
success.-Lord Brougham
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Falls Of Niagura.-Therc have been a
great many descriptions Of the Falls of Nj
agara, good, bad, and Indifferent. We pub
lish two because they have not yet appear
ed before the public. One very honest
Dutchman in passing under the falls OBJ
served on coming Ut "Dis damt gougc.
He did not like the ducking. and thought
that he had been made fool of. Anoth-
CIR person, IN coming from under this great
sheet. did more than Fanny Kcm5le; he
described his sensations. He said ''tho
guide led ME under the great fall. The
water made me shut M eyes all the time.
got very wet and uncomfortable. He led
me on some PAGES, and then led me back;
and when we were out he asked me for
two dollars"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Naral Architecture.--It is worthy Of re-
mark, that the proportions of the British
Queen steam ship, the last great effort Of
marine architecture that has interested the
world, are exactly those Of Noah's Ark,
tho first that was set ahoat, proving that
1000 years Of practical science has done
nothing TO improve the Dimensions of float
ing boats, first given by the great Builder
Of the Universe; and if the critical charac-
ter on these proportions be duly consider
ed. it may afford an evidence Of the Scrip
lure narrative. The breadth of the Ark
was one-sixth Oft the length; the depth there
Of one-tenth of the length. The British
Queen is 40ft. Gin. wide; stem 10 stern
post 343lt. aloff, whole depth %. making
the square depth 24ft Gin. The Ark was
twice as long as the Queen.
London Paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

The following extracts from the amend
ments to the Constitution Of the u. States,
shows the mode of procedure in the cleo
ton Of President :
The electors shall meet ia their respec-
tive States, and vote by ballot for president
and vice president, one of whom, at least,
shall not be an inhabi'ant oil the same state
with themselves; they shall name in their
ballots the person voted for as president,
and in distinct ballots the person voted for
as vice presidents and they shall make dis
tinct lists of all persons voted for as presi-
dent, and of all persons voted for as vice
president, and of the number Of votes for
each, which lists they shall sign and ccrti-
fy, and transmit sealed to the seat Of the
government of the United States, directed
to the president Of the senate; the president
of the senate shall in tie presence Of the
senate and house of representatives, open
all the certificates. and the votes shall then
be counted; the person having the greatest
number Of votes, for president, shall be the
president, if such number be ma lority of
the whole number Of electors appointed:
and if no person have such majority, then
from the persons having the highest num-
bers, not exceeding three, on the list of
those voted for as president, the house of
representatives shall choose Immediately,
by ballot, the president. But, in choosing
the president, the votes shall be taken by
states, the representation from each state
having one vote; quorum for this purpose
shall consist of a member or members
from two-thirds Of the states, and major
ity of all the states shall be necessary TO a
choice. And ifthe house of representa-
tives shalt not choose president whencv-
err the right Of choice shall devove upon
them, before the fourth day of March next
following, then the vice president shall act
as president, as IN the case Of the death or
other constitutional disability of the presi-
dent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13
WHAT Is REPUBLICANISM,

In answering this enquiry, we do not
intend to go into an examination of the
philosophy Of Government, nor enter into
the consideration Of the relative advanta-
ges of republicanism, over other modes,
which mankind have adopted for mutual
protection and defence. By republican,
ism in our present purpose, we only mean
those domestic habits and conditions of life
which should distinguish US as people,
under our peculiar institutions. Republi-
canism in the common concerns of life,
supposes an independence of mind, SIM
pliciiy of manners, freedom Of speech,
and living upon our own resources. A
republican family, constitutes an indepen-
dent sovereignty, which acknowledges no
superior, yet comedies natural equality to
all. A REPUBLICAN family crcumscribes
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Last week journeyman paper mokar,
named Robert Howard, no formerly
worked a. Ivy Mill, near this town, re.
ceived the unexpected information that a
Chancery suit which had been pending 80
years had terminated in his favor, putting
him in possession of 200, OO0z.-fifty thou,
sand pounds of which, by previous en-
gagement entered into many years ago,
and which, with the suit Itself, was almost
forgotten, goes to the Attorney who sue
ceeded in bringing the suit to successful
termination. Maidstone Journal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

Interesting Statistics. --HaZard's Com
mercial and Political Register, contains
some interesting statistical tables relating
TO the number, sex, age, occupation and
nativity Of the foreigners who arrived in
this country in 1S39-the whole compiled
with much labor from the annual report of
the Secretary Of State. 1t appears from
these tables that the whole number of pas
.sengers arrived in 1889, is, 74,666, Of
whom 20, sos were natives of foreign coun-
tries, and 4,157 Of the United States. OF
the whole number, Al ,6S6 arrived at New
York, 10, 800 at New Orleans, 6,0SI at
Baltimore, 500 at Philadelphia, 3,046, at
Boston, and the residue at other places.
AS TO birth-34,2l3 were of Great Brit
ain, 10, 474 German, 7,19S of France,
1,234 Of Prussia, and 2,0lS Of other parts
of Europe, making the whole number from
Europe 64,227. Texas furnished 2,440,
Mexico 353, Cuba $50, and the West In
dies and British Colonies the residue chief
ly, Of the foreign passengers.
AS to occupatlon-37,6 66 arc represent
ed as having none, but in this number are
included 26,0Sl females, and portion of
tho l5, l66 males under 10 years age, which
will account for the larger part of the num-
Der having no occupation. OF the ascer-
tanned occupations, l2,401 appear to be
farmers, 1880 mechanics, 1870 laborers,
and 1888 merchants, (or the last, proba-
bly, considerable number are Americans.
There were also 57i mariners, 143 cler-
gymen, 254 physicians, ZIG seamtresses,
ard pos clerks. The remainder of the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

The Real Iragedy,-ln our theatres,
tragedies are represented on the stage, and
fictitious woes exhibited; but at the very
time when these representations arc going
on, real tragedy may be enacted within
the same walls, which shall cause far 9TH
er than fictitious woe. The actor in this
latter tragedy may be in the pit the gal
lcry; end the father and mother at home
the true mourners, suffering undera weight
of sorrow not TO be initiated by the mock
mourners of the stage Notes from a dis
coures By Rev. Albert Barnes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

is already overrun by dependent class,
who have been educated to live by their
wits. 1t is true that education and mind
are among the most desirable objects to
be attained, but the spirit Of republican
ism requires, that these should be blended
with industry, and habits accustomed to
labor. The laboring man should be an
educated man, and no educated man, should
be ashamed to work.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS.
Oct. 5th--Arkansas, Georgia and Mich
igan.
" 71h--Maryland.
" 12th--South Carolina.
13th--New Jersey, Ohio and Penn
sylvania.
In Delaware, Massachusetts, New York
and Mississippi, on the same days in which
their Electors are chosen.
ELECT ON OF ELECTORS.
By law of Congress the electors of
President must be chosen, liz such manner
as the Legislatures shall direct, within thir-
ty-four days preceding the first Wednes-
day in Dec, which this year falls on the
ID. The electors may therefore be chosen
this year on any day after the 2sth of Oc-
tober. The whole number is 294, 148 a
majority,) all Of whom will be elected by
the people by General ticket, except the l
in South Carolina, who will be chosen by
the Legislature, which meets on Novem-
Der 23d.
Oct. 3Oth-Ohio d, and Pennsylva-
mia 80, 81
Nov. 2d--Arkansas 8, Connecticut 8,
Georgia IL, Illinois 5, Indiana 8,
Kentucky Is, Maine 10, Michigan
8, Mississippi a, Missouri 4, New
Hampshire 7, New York AZ, Rhode
Island a, Virginia %, l49
Nov. 3d-Louisiana 5, New jersey,
Tennessee Is, %
Nov. 9th-Massachusetts IA, Mary
land 10, Alabama 7, 81
Nov. 10th-Delaware 3, Vermont Z, lO
Nov. 18th North Carolina, 10
After 23d-South Carolina, IL
In the city of New York, the election is
held one day, Nov. 4th; in the rest OF the
State, on the ID, Sd, and 4th; and it has
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13
T Ell EGR A PHI
Southport, CIV. To- October I3, 1910.

In addition TO the few returns we gave in our last
of the elections in the territory, we learn that in the
district composed of Rock and Walwor,h counties,
Z. V. Wilton, John Haekctt, Hugh Long, and J. C.
Mills, haze been elected TO the Legislature.
In the district composed of Brown and adjoining
counties, from what few returns have seen, we
infer that Albert G. Ellis. Mason C. Darling, and
Isaac Brown have been returned TO the legislature.
In this district party lines drawn; the gentle
men named were the democratic candidates.
We believe only in Iowa, Brown and Racine coun-
ties were party lines strictly drawn, in all of which,
If we are correct with regard to Brown. democrats
have been elected; aggregate, ten nenbers.
Since writing the above, we learn thar one wing
candidate in the Brown county disrichas been elect
ed. The delegation stands, Ellis and Darling, demo-
essts, Giddings, WING.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-10-13

The steamboat Missouri and brig Vir-
ginia entered our harbor to-day with large
quantities Of produce. In addition to the
great number Of passengers which came
by the former, she brought 1900 bushels
of wheat from Chicago, and 1000 barrels
of flour from Cleveland The brig has
2440 bushels Of wheat, 500 barrels of -four
together with other valuable items. The
amount Of merchandise taken by the Great
Western to-day, we shall say noIhingabout
1t was "tall pile. "-Bnfdzo Journal