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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
DOcs. James =. .ygefaa soss.

Tenders his medical services to the in
habtants of Southport, and its vicinity.
From successful practice Of eleven
years, eight of which was in the State of
New York, and three in the State of Ill-
nois, where the ague and fever and bilious
tevers generally prevail to great extent,
he hopes to merit share OF public patron
age.
He will be at all times moderate in his
charges, and lenient with those who are
not able to pay at the time.
Office at the Store of r. II. Munson,
North Main ST. Southport
Junel6t 1910. milf.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12

The ELECTRICAL EEL AT THE ABEL
AIDE GALLERY.-This curious fish is for
ty inches in length. 1t was not seen to
eat until two months after it was brought
10 tho gallery; but some blood was placed
daily in Its tub among the water, and this,
II is supposed, supplied it with the means
OF life. After it was experimental upon
by Mr.. Farraday, it appeared to be in bet
ter health, and commenced eating. making
its first meal of four small fish; at present
II eats one daily. 1t produces all the eff
fleets common 10 electricity chemical de-
composition, evolution Of heat, the sparks
&c. A fish between four and five inches
in length, half minute after it was caught
was placed in the tub with the eel, which
forming itself iato coil, struck the fish,
which instantly turned lifeless on It's side:
the eel then swallowed it with evident gout.
The shocks Of the eel, Professor Farradav
found, are strongest from the tail; and a
gudgeon, which was thrown into the tub,
evidently aware Of this, kept his head op-
posite TO that of the eel, and escaped -
there they were, gudgeon and eel, nez-a-ne=
regarding each other with profound atten-
ton,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12

ESSTRAY.-Came to the premises Of
lathe subscriber, on the Goth day of
November, l94O, two year old red Hell
FER-no marks. The owner can have
the same by proving property and paying
charges. GEORGE RICHARDS.
Southport, Dec. 7, 1910. 4tn26
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12

GSTRAYED.-Came TO the premises
~ the subscriber, about three wee k
since, one brindle line back COW, abou
six years old, and three red HEEFERS
one about three years old, and the Others,
two.
The owner can have the same, by pro.
vi6g property and paying charges.
JACOB l.. MYERS.
Rochester, Dec 9Th, 1910 no.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
FALL AND WINTER
GOODS.
LEE & WSLEE,

WWoULD respectfully inform their
w friends and the public, generally,
that they have just returned from New
York, with large and splendid assortment
of Fall and Winter goods; consisting in
part, of the following articles: Blue, blue
Black, Invisible Green, Claret, Brown and
Cadet mixed broad cloths; Blue, blue-black,
Drab, and mixed buckskin Cassimeres !;
sleeps gray Cloth, and Satinett's; Pilot,
and Beaver cloth, Vestings, black silk Vel
vet, plain and figured Satins; Gentlemen's
Black, Italian and Thibet Cravats and
Stocks; Buckskin mitiens and gloves, Thi-
bet and Wool, do; coat cord, and braid,
Surge, coat and vest Buttons, of every de-
scription; gentlemen's lamb wool Hose,
French and English Merinos, Bombazines,
Muslin delanes and Shallas, Tribe; and
merno Shawls; Merino, Thibet, and pond
cherry embroidered Silk and Satin, mus.
lin delane dress handkerchiefs; black, blue
black, colo:ed, changeable, figured dress
Silks; Bonnet silks, and ribbons; Chenele
cord, and artificial flowers; ladies' kid, fur
top'd, black, white, and color'd silk Gloves;
black worsted, black and white cotton Hose;
black Lace, and Grape; bobinet and foot
ing Lace; thread and bobinett edgings and
insertion black lace, and white blond
Wells; plain and figured Swiss, and book
Muslins, barred Muslins, Victoria Skirts,
Jaconet Cambrics, Bishop and long Lawn,
Irish Linen, Bandanna and Pongee Hdkfs.
White, red, yellosc, and Canton Flan-
nels;
5000 yards French, English, es.d
American Calicoes;
5000 yards broom, and Neached,
Sheetings;
Bed Iickings;
Brown Cambrics;
Bropn Jeans;
Penn. do.
Russia Diaper, and Crash;
Table Linen;
MoleSkins;
Furniture Calicoes;
Canrass, and Padding;
200 CARDS Bagging;
Broom Holland;
Batting, and Wadding;
Scotch PLAID, and Checks;
Mackinaw Blankets.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12

A ScrooL OF WHALEs,-'W hat do
whales want at school papal' 10 60. &c."
TO spout my son.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
TAILO r IN c..

The Subscriber would inform his friends
and the Community, that he has commen-
ced the tailoring business at Rockafellow's
old stand on North Main street, in the VIII
lage Of Southport, and all buseess entrust-
ed to his care will be done in the most
fashionable style.
Cutting done 10 order and warranted to
fit if we'll made.
DANIEL NJ. GARRISON.
Southport, w. t. June 1910. milf.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
GROCERIES,,

Young and old Hyson Teas, Segars
Molasse 8, Salaratus, Ginger, Spice, Cas-
STA, Clothes, Nutmegs, Raisns, loaf Sugar
Coffee, Sperm and Summer Oil, chewing
and smoking Tobacco, macaboy and Scotch
Snuff, Hull's patent mould Candies, Ep-
som Salts, Sulphur, Spirits Turpentine,
Tamarinds patent Pals, Tar and Rosin,
Powder and Shot, Rice, Starch.
OILS AND PAIN IT'S,
White and red Lead, French and yellow
Ochre, Chrome Green, and yellow French
Green, Spanish White, Varnish, Gold leaf
and Bronze, Blue and Brown Smalt, Ve-
netian Red, log and red Wood, Annatto,
Indigo, Glue, Sugar Lead, Gum Shelac,
amber Chalk canaphor Gum, oil Spike,
British Oil, sweet and castor Oil, Opodel-
doc, soda and acid, gum myrrh:
Hnrdac0re.
$500 lbs Nails;
4,OOO d" Steel and Iron;
Norfolk Latches;
Butts and ScrewS;
BradS and IdckS
Closet rim, pad, chest, trunk, LockS
Glass and mahogany Knobs;
Saw sets, hand mill sawa Files;
Hammers, Shorels, manure Forks:
ChiSels, brace and bits, Augurs;
Table and pocket KniUes;
Chains, clothes and shoe Brushes;
Iron, britannia plated Spoons
Britannia tea pots, tea Trays;
Ares, hand Saws;
Window Glass;
Cook Stores and Furniture;
Bed Cords, and Sadir0nS
BOOTS A N ID SHOES;
A large assortment of GLASS AND
CROCKER Ware.
Also, Salt and Shingles.
N. b. If good Goods and low prices,
are any inducement to purchasers, the sub
scribers feel sure Of getting a share Of the
public patronage.
Our motto is call and see, examine goods
and prices.
0FThe subscribers occupy the STAND
formerly occupied by VIM. Buien 81 Co.
North Main street.
Southport, October Is, 1910. nj
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
For iN.HL y
FOUND ID.

81 the evening Of the 9th inst. while
w searching for stolen property. FOUR
SILVER CASED WATCHES, which
the owners can have by proving property
and paying charges.
CHASE CONNER, Constable.
Burlington, Racine CO. Dec IL, 1910.
n27tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
.v;eaU Boot end Shoe Store

.veiC Boot end Shoe Store.
TWVHE Subscriber has just received and
u now offers for sale, in c.. Durkee's
building, nearly opposite R. B. Waldo's
store, new and splendid assortment of
BOOTS AND SHOES, among which may
be found the following kinds:
Mems Calf Boots,
do thick Boots,
do do BrQgans,
do Morocco Shoes,
Ladies' Morocco ,caKing Shoes,
do Kid do do
do do fur lined,
do French kid Slips and Ties,
do Cater Boots,
do Calf Slips and Ties,
do do Bootees,
do do strap heeled Shoes,
do Morocco strap heeled Shoes,
Misses kid and morocco acalking Shoes,
do leather riHdge lace shoes,
do kid low lace shoes,
Boys and childrens Boots and Shoes.
Of all description, all Of which will be sold
very cheap for cash, at wholesale or retail.
Citizens ofthe village and from the coun-
try are respectfully invited 10 call and ex-
anime quality and prices.
J. M. SMITH, Agent.
Southport, Dec. 7, 1e4O. 6tn26
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
NEW GOODS

The subscriber has just received from
New York, at his new store on North Main
sire ct, large supply of DRY GOODS.
GROCERIES, CROCKERY, HARD.
W ARE, &c. embracing most Of the vari-
otles usually found in western markets; all
ct which will be sold low for cash, wheat.
or pork. JOHN BULLEN, Jf.
Southport, Nov. 9, 1910.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
Drugs <sasN eEgedlcincs.
AT THE STORE OF Il. III. MUNSON

NORTH MAIN STREET SOUTHPORT.
The Subscriber has just received from
the City of New York a general assert
ment of medicines, comprising all the arti-
cles usually called for in druggists shop;
which will be sold very low for ready pay.
Physicians can be supplied with their medi-
cines at a small advance from the N. York
prices. Persons wishing to purchase me-
dcines for themselves or families, can be
accommodated on the most reasonable
terms, and attended with the necessary me-
dical directions, if reqired, without any adj
dtional charges. Medical prescriptions put
up according TO order.
JAMES. S. MUNSON
SOUTHPORT, June, 10, 1910. Milf.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12

DlNE LUMBER, Pine Shingles, with
Ill dow Sash, Doors &c. &c.
For sale very low by
II. DURKEE.
Southport, LIST. June H1u-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
Watch. Clock, and JesUczs.y
Store.
DISBROW g. YOUNG.

Respectfully inform the inhabitants Of
Southport and its vicinity, that they have
commenced the above business, in the store
north Of Fl. Whitney's Temperance House,
where may be found an assortment of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-12
Cloths, SsS;s2 ssatebss,

Gloeks, es.sss@@2, ss'atebss,
Ruby, topaz, enamelled, chased and plain
gold Finger Rings; Ear Rings; Breast
Pins, &c. G. silver, and plated Table
and Tea Spoons; Sugar longs; erer-poin,
Pencils and Leads; Spectacges; Razors,
and Knires, and a variety Of other articles.
NFClocks, Watches, and Music Boxes
Of every desert ption, cleaned and repaired
in the best manner and warranted to per-
form web.
Southport, June I6, 1910. If.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
The Very Latest.

In these days of trouble, the necessi.
ties Of men have prompted almost eve
ry method of raising the wind. So
many queer ways have been reported,
that we had concluded there was no
means of gouging which remained un-
covered. But acknowledge our error;
mortal ingenuity has made another i'm.
provement in rascality and impudence.
A simple minded and honest country
man while walking upon the levee yes
terday, observed a well dressed gentle
man, few yards in advance of him
drop his pocket book. He picked it up
and hailed the careless stranger, who
turned with apparent surprise and wal
ted until the other approached.
"Isn't this your pocket book 7" said the
countryman. 81 thought ! saw you
drop it"
swell, my soul it is, owe ten thou
sand thanks; you are an honest man.
There is large amount of money
here, and had lost it beyond recovery
| should have been ruined for ever"
The worthy rustic was delighted be-
yond conception. The feelings Of deep
qualification which always arise in
consequence of performing a praise
worthy action, were much increased by
the thanks so plentifully bestowed upon
him.
"Ninety-nine persons in every hun
dred," said the loser of the pocket book,
"would not have acted as you have
done. | feel compelled to evince my
gratitude in substantial manner-you
must permit me to make you pres
ent Of twenty dollars" He fumbled
over the roll Of notes, and said: 81 have
nothing smaller than fifty dollar bill
can you give me thirty dollars in
change 7"
40 yes, easy" said the other.
The transaction was completed and
the poor dupe walked away, not lit
tie elated with his good fortune. Two
hours afterwards, the unfortunate coun.
tryman was arrested for attempting to
pass fifty dollar counterfeit note. |,
is almost needless to add that it was the
note he had received from his worthy
friend, who so strangely dropped his
pocket book.-[N. O. Picayune.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
Vol. I--NO. XLVH.
Revolutionary Anecdotes.

1t is well remembered that a reward
of f5O0 was offered for the head Of
John Hancock. When he signed the
Declaration Of independence, he did it
with bold hand, in conspicuous
manner, and rose from his seat, points
ing to it, and exclaimed, "There-John
Bull can read my name without spec>
tacles; he may double his reward. and
put him at Defiance"
When | visited Mr.. Adams in No.
vember, 1918, his hand trembled SINH
lar to Stephen Hopkins, the Quaker
patriot Of Rhode Island, who had been
afflicted with paralytic stroke. Mr..
Adams acted as his amanuensis, and
asked him if he should sign his name TO
the Declaration of independence for
him. He replied, "Nol | will sign il
myself,-if we are hung for signing it,
you shall not be hung for signing it for
me-" Mr.. Adams, then in imitation OF
Hopkins, took his pen, clasped his wris,
with his left hand, went through the
tremulous motion of signing his name,
and in the language of Hopkins, empha.
tically said, "lf my hand trembles, John
Bull will find my heart won'tw which
Mr.. Adams said, electrified all Con
gress, and made the most tiHnid firm il
their purpose.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
A River Oh Fire.

1t can no longer be doubted that the
Alabamians are waking up, as it will
appear, by the following article, that
they have succeeded in setting their
principal river on fire:
The ToMBIoBEE RIVER on FIRE.-
While Mr.. J. M. Cooper was prosecu-
ting the removal Of McGrey's Shoals,
after boring to the depth of 375 feet his
auger suddenly dropped and entirely
disappeared. In the space Of several
moments a deep hollow sound was
heard, resembling the rumbing noise
Of distant thunder from the chasm be-
low, and at the same instant gushed
forth from the shaft thus made clear
transparent, oleagenous substance or
liquid, which tolls up very similar TO
the efiervescence Of boiling pot; and
owing to the sluggishness of the cur.
rent, has gradually diflused itself over
the surface of the river. A quantity
has been collected, and upon applica.
ton of fire, it is found to burn equal to
the present sperm oil.
TO crafty curiosity and make furthe,
tests, fire has been applied TO the oil or
the water, and the whole surface Of the
river is now burning, emitting fame
Of most beautiful appearance, about {
inches high, and has already extended
about half way down to Fort Stoddard
the reflection Of which upon the hori'
zon at night, presents a most sublime
spectacle. far surprising in grandeur
and beauty Of appearance the auror,
borealis. Mobile Journal.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
AS OLD BACHELOR is a Ok

AS OLD BACHELOR is poor. lonely.
forsaken, woe begone, unprovided for
being, the child Of misanthropy and the
ridicule Of society. Who cares for him 7
Who will mourn for him when dead !
For what does he live. dig, toll. sweat
and endure all the ills that flesh is heir
tot His heart must be that of adamant
10 behold the sufferings of old maids, as
they writhe under all the agonies of ce-
libacy-wasting their sweetness upon
the desert air. and scattering their
charms prematurely to the bleak winds
Of disappointment. An old Bachelor!
Pray, what is he2 A mere o in the
world, signifying nothing when alone.
but increasing ,enfold when placed up
on the right side of /; since in this
country a good smart man and wife
with their little ones seldom count less
than 10 in the population Of the world.
How much happiness does the old ba.
chelor loose No smiling angel stands
at the door to welcome him as he re-
turns,-'My dear, are you comet No
lisping cherub climbs his knee, and in
tones of love cries out, daddy give
me thum thugar kitheth.' Oh, who
would not marry, after having once
tried it, and thereby have a companion
for cold winter-a comforter through
life to sympathise with your misfor>
tunes and rejoice at your prosperity
to Join the dance with you at your par
ties Of pleasure. and finally TO bedew
your grave with those chrystaline tears
which spring from pure fountain that
one in a state Of celibacy knows not OF.
[Chicago Dem.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21

DlARRnoEA.-People need not bo
long troubled with that disorder. so gen.
orally prevalent at this season, COM
monty known as the summer of bowel
complaint, when the certain remedy
therefor may be found on every mans
dinner table, in the shape of salt and
vinegar. Two tea spoonsful Of the
former, dissolved in half gill Of latter,
and swallowed at draught, will in
most cases effect an instant cure. Tho
second dose, if needed, will assuredly
accomplish it. We are ready TO give
our certificate in the premises, for we
witnessed the proof. The recipe should
be published annually. every summer.
Nantucket Enquirer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
A Natural Curiosity.

A late English paper recommends
all who are fond of seeing the freaks Of
nature, to crafty their penchant by pay
ing a visit to Master 7. Jones, the "por-
cupine YOUTH" as it facetiously terms
him, exhibiting at the Cosmorama
Rooms.
This singular production Of nature is
healthy and interesting youth, about
ten years of age, and three feet three
inches in height, with the exception of
his face and the palms of his hands, his
whole body is covered with dark horny
thorns, resembling the coat of hedge
hog or porcupine. They are very
thickly set, and at stated periods come
off gradually without the least pain; in
deed, they may be cut or burnt off with
out injury. The roots remain in the
flesh, and grow again by degrees, in
creasing to the length of half an inch
underneath which, the skin is soft and
healthy. The youth is of Welsh pa,
rents, and the youngest Of ten children
all of whom, except himself, have fair
and clear skin. The appearance is ST.
milar 10 that caused by the plica polo
MICA, disease well known in Poland.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
Colloquy.

Soon after the revolutionary war, Capt. p, 8
brave Yankee officer, Was at st. Petersburg, in
Russia, and while there, accepted an invitation to
sne-there was large number a, the table, and
among the rest an English lady, who wished to ap-
pear one Of the knowing ones. This lady on un.
derstanding that an American one Of the guests,
expressed to one of her friends determination to
quiz him. She fastened on him like tisress, ma
king many enquiries respecting our habits, customs,
dress, manners, and mode of life, education, o.
musements, &c &c, To all inquiries, Capt. p.
gave an answer that satisfied all the company, sx.
cePt the lady, she was determined not to be salts.
fed, and the following short dialogue took place:
Lady.-hsve the rich people in your country
| any carriages FOR suppose there are some that
call themselves rich.
Capt P-My residence is in small town up
on an island, where, there but few carriage;
kept, but in the large towns and cities upon III,
main land, there n nber kept in style suite,
to our republican manners.
Lady, can't think where you find drivers
for | should not think The Americans knew how 4
drive coach.
Capt. I've find no difficulty on that account
ma'am; we can have plenty Of drivers by sendin
to England for them.
Lady.-[Speaking very quiekly.] think the A
mcricans ought to drive the English instead of th
English driving the Americans.
Capt. P.-Ws did madam. in the la,o war
but since peace, we permit the English to drive us
The lady half choked with anger, stood mute
, minute, and then left the loom whispering 10 hi
friend--the Yankees are too much Tor US in th
} cabinet, as well as IN the fed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21
The Meeting.

We have already stated that six fe>
males, rescued from the civilian
Brown" had arrived at Germantown,
their place of destination in this neish>
borhood. We are told that one of the
company was not Of the family that had
come to make their home in German,
town. She was a young woman
whose mother fourteen years before
had come from Scotland to this coun-
try, and the daughter thought she had
only TO come TO America to find her pa
rent. Their common sulferings had
attached her 10 the other five females,
and they took up their abode in Ger.
mantown, the young woman ascertain
ing very soon that she was not likely to
find her mother quite as ready as she
had supposed. She accordingly look.
ed about for work to earn her living.
Shortly after her arrival, she was visi-
ted, among many others, by an elderly
lady from Manayunk, who came to en-
quire after the rescued sufferers gener-
ally, and to hear more particulars of
those who were lost with the ship and
from the boat. Having heard the oft
repeated story. the old lady ventured to
make one particular enquiry:
"Was Mary---on board the
William Brown"
"Yes, she was"
The next question dropt TREMENDOUSLY
from her lips:
"Was she saved" r.
eyes, | am she."
"My child" exclaimed the mother.
And so the cid lady supplied he,
daughter with home, which she wa.
about tG earn among strangers.
[U. S, Gazette.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21

Musaulro BlTEs.--A correspondent of
the New York Commercial Advertiser
recommends the following solution as
cure for musquito bites:
Dissolve sal soda bleaching powder)
in water. and with the tip of your fin>
ger apply it to the bite, letting it dry.
the cure is complete. A teaspoon full
Of the solution is sufficient for hundreds
Of bites.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-21

CRANES PATENT TWELVE MoNrHs
CLooK.-A model specimen of this
Clock is now at the house of Mr.. Van
Boskerck Congress HalD for public in
spection. They require no more space,
weight or strength of spring than eight
day clocks will run one year without
once winding up; are perfectly silent
other than striking the hour. The
whole simple. easily adjusted and re-
gulated, and when so, the time will not
be altered as in other clocks, by wind
ing. by the difference of temperature, or
by an increase of friction or weight, a
deslderatum in time keeping which has
long been sought, and next in imports
ance TO the first discovery of the pende-
lum.-[ Paterson, n. J. Intel