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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27
.UOT[CE.

FEjTIlE time for holding The Probate
4 Cour, in and for the county of Ra-
cine, is changed from he first Tuesday Of
each month T. the last Monday of each
month commencing on the last Monday
Of May next, of which public notice is
hereby given. SAMUEL HALE, T..
Jadge Ct ProJeI,.
Southport, April II, l54l. n45tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

TIE Members of The First Methods,
Episcopal Society il Southport, are re
qlested 10 meet at he School Ho,sSe III
this village on IA u day. Isl day oil Nay
next. a; > CLOCK p. N. .: the election o.
Trustees, and such her business as may
BE necessary. l.. BALDWIN, Sec.
S0Nthnort. ApriI 20. 1871. On n45
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

HAVING noticed an article in the last
Telegraph, signed Fred. 3. Houscman in
which said tIouscman charges c. Il. AltJ"
and myself with fraud in Obtaining lroal
him certain notes. Now therefore for he
satisfaction of those interested, | hereby
protest against sad notice as base false
hood, being bonaidc transactions, and
exchange oipropcrty,by which these notes
were obtained and Of such nature as to
admit Of no depreciation, blythe subsequent
acts Of Mr.. Alton Or myself AS to the
truth OF this expose, references may be
had 10 the papers or documents Of the
transactions
G. FlTSGERALD TURNER.
Eoo'lrort, April 22nd, 1871. 46u
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27
RACINE DISTaICT COURT.
PETITION FOR DIVORCE,


SUSAN LorHRoP.
tTows.ee g. cullen. Solrs.)
Ash 18th. 1871. The time of hear this petition
will be the first Monday Of JHly next, the Court
House in Racine and it ordered by the Judge of the
81 Judicial District at Climbers that notice of this
petition and the time of hearing the same shall be g
ven the defendant by ad of this order
the Southport Telegraph, paper Published IN IA inc
county for six successive weeks previous 10 the day Of
hearing. 1t is further ordered that depostons may
be taken on the part OF the complainant commits
sion with nterrogaOras annexed, 10 be issued by The
Clerk of Racine district Court upon the I'D day OF May
next, 10 Joseph Nelson Esq. OF Oswego, y. u, who
hereby named commissioner for that purpose 10 take
the deposition of witnesses therein be named, and IN
whch commission the defendant will be permitted 10
join and also That dispositions may be taken on The
part OF the comp iaInant commission with HTeTro
gatocies annexed by John Jllson, ESQ., who i, here
by named commissioner for that purpose al South
port, on Saturday. the third day of July next at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. ofail ofwhich The notice above
is 10 be given
3fj.nil Attest II. T Cox, Jf. Clerk.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

tFIVIIE President, and Trustees of the
q village of Southport, hereby give
notice TO the Iega! voters oil the said village,
hat an election for one Trustee, for The
South Ward Of sad vlIage, and two AS
SCISSORS, one from each Ward will be held
at the house kept by Russell Wheeler, in
said village, on Saturday the 1st day Of
May, A. d. !; and that the Polls will be
opened between the hours Of o and 10 o.
clock \. H., on that day.
MICHAEL FRANK, PRxs'r.
ATTEST, II. B. YowsLEE, Reccrder.
Southport. ApriI lIlh, 1871.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

IN OWlaw There is living about 35
niles west OF Shreveport, in Texas, man
named Rose, who has made himself "a
nous in that region, by the number and
ljacity Of his eutragcs. His house is
built on blur overlooking Silver Lake.
lie is one o. those who ran away from
Mississippi with his negroes, leaving his
.redjtors in the lurch, for many thousands.
Il is said h. has lately killed several men,
aud among the rest deputy sheriff of the
.ajuty in which he lycs--and has openly
/. defiance to the civil authorities. But
be has nude his house a castle, having a
cannon mounted so as to command any
approach to il--haS large supply OF arms
and ammunition, and has regular guards
Stationed to give instant warning Of the
approac ofany one who might he dispos, d
. drive him from his eyrir. BY a gen
teman. recently arrived from Shreveport,
tie Natchjtoches Herald says that a strong
party Of some sixty or seventy in number
were about starting with the determination
Q; Sorning Rose Castle, and administer
as the law Of Judge Lynch upon It's dcs-
era'c master There will no doubt be a
smart Shirmmage on the frontier, for this
outlaw can call to his standard some men
a9ualIv desperate with himself, who may
t,ur that this summary mode OF rcdrcsSng
wrongs may be practiced upon them
News from the expedition will be interest
Ing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27
IT, RACINE CoUN.Y.

TISTRICr COURT, RACINE CoUN.Y.
vs.. PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
DEWITT LuLLET, J
t'CowsLEE. STEELE, & cullen, Sol rs)
March 18th 19il The time o hearing tins petition
Is the rst Monday which is the 9TH d-y uf July next
the IN Racine nj it is ordered bv the ll.e
Of the Sd j.d cIai district ch mbers that OF
his pell ion and the time of hearing the sA Il be
q. en the datadan by an advertisement of this order
IN the Southport Tel graph paper printed in Nacina
county, for SIX weeks previous III day e
kearlng. Il is further ordered hat deposiIias he
taken OH the part OF the complainant co14nas sion
with interfog atoms annexed, by NoIney Preach, Esq
WHO Is named Commissioner for that purpose at his
o!tic IN the age ct Southport Satu day the third
diy OF July next, commencing ~ O'Clock. Z. NJ and
OF which The sal uoitca is IL b given
ATTEST l4EEi,H +. cox, 1r. Clerk.
1F6t
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

WomrH.-Perhaps one Of the most ind S
oensiblo and endeorjng qualifications ofthc
.emcuina character is an amilbc temper.
Gold Snd caIlouS is tho man, VINO does not
1rizc the meek and gentle spirit Of a conf
tHg woman. Her lips may not be soup
ured in the line Of perfect beauty, her eye
may not roll in dazzling splendor, but if the
r2'be smile be ever ready TO welcome and
;ae glance fraught with cIingng devotion
orshrnk.n5 sen>ibiIity, she must be priced
lar above goid OF Lubes. A few moments
O. enduring silence would often prayent
Years Of d'scord and unhappinoss; bu: the
a'>n rc;ort and waSPish arguments often
,'eak the chain Of affection, link by link,
aod leave The heart with no tie to hold i,
TX cold aud f-;g,d duty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

Ca Monday morning The boy Edward
J19e-, who, about thrcc months ago, found
", way in'o Ba:kjngham Palace, had the
satisfaction Of inspecting the Queens
apartments and hearing the Princess Roy
q. "cry,' paid another visit to the palace
n, lucky for the peace of is inmates, he
was soon discovered, and taken into GUS
Iv. lie had eff c,ed an entrance unob-
.eycI by the guards and police stationed
IA the Palace and It's vicinity; bat before
4 Aod time ID in;rulc far, his progress
~1+ arrested by sergeant Of police.
Th: prisoner was only out Of the House
O. Correction fortnight. lie persists in
l5Grst assertion, that his onI 3, motive
was 70 hear the conversation at court, and
- write an account Of it. II, was exam
.1"d AMI committed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

ii 3 EMOVED to the village Of South
E . port.-Ollice, Wisconsin House
II. w. JOHNSON.
Southport, April 10, l74I. niEf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-27

Tie Sa5. TeasarH--NEhat ana whore
is The &ub-froasary! is Il question often
asked, aHI is thus answered ny the Wash
ngtoa correspondent Of the North Amcri-
can:
"Tho Su5.Trcosury is a dungoon-fa-
sljound room, in the right hand passage of
nr You enter the Treasury, at the main
'front.' 1t is section Of circle with iron
bars and graiings to The windows, com
r,"tciy proof against fire, an made equal
+, so against that more dangerous enemy
@n-lirst, by the imPenotraDility Of its
walls anddootS; ana secondly, by the guard
a.. two Waterman. Ia this vault saw,
lsg or two ago, a pile Of some twenty or
'"-ty bugs Of gold, and suspected the
proximity Of Treasury notes enough to
ropart wealth TO thousands. Respectable
citizens, believe, are all permitted to take
q peep at this mysterious chamber"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Anecdoto of Decatur.

The gallant Decatur was sailor to tho hearts
CORE and loved to tell anecdotes of the common Sail
ors. / recoec one which he used to relate to tho
Tripoli, while fighting hand TO hand with q captain
of a gun boat. Decatur came near being cut down
by Turk, who attacked him from behind. A sea-
man named Reuben james, who was already woun-
ded in both hands, seeing the risk of his comman-
der, rushed in and received the blow upon his own
head. Fortunately, the honest fellow survived his
reward. Some time afterwards, when he had re-
covered his wounds, Decatur sent for him on deck,
expressed his gratitude for his self Devotion In prcs-
ence of the crew, and told him to ask for some re-
ward. The honest tar pulled up his Wristbands,
and rolled his quid, but seemed utterly at a loss
what recompense to claim His messmates gath
cred around him, nudging him with their elbows,
and whispering in his ear. lie had all the world
in string and could ge, what he pleased ! Ghe cid
man could deny him nothing etc. One advised
this thing, another that, double pay, double allow
ance "a boatswain's BERTH, "a poke, full of money
ard full swing on Shore etc.--Jack elbowed
them all aside, and would have none Of their
sells. After mature deliberaton, he announced tho
reward to which he aspired, it was 10 be excused
from rolling up lie hammock cloths! The whim-
scal request was of course granted and from that
! time forward, whenever the sailors pipcd to
/ stow away their hammocks, Jack was seen loi;cr-
! ing around, and looking on with most gentleman
like leisure. He always continued in the same ship
with Decatur. Il could always know the state of
my bile by Jack said the commodore IF | was in
| good humor and wore pleasant aspect Jack would
be sure to heave in sight TO receive fiendly nod,
and il / were out OF humor, and wore as some
times did, foul-weather physiognomy Jack kept
aloof and skulked among the other Sailors 1t is
proper TO add, thai Reuben James received moro
solid reward for his gallant devotion, than the pliv-
ilege above mentioned pension having been grar-
ted him by government-On another occasion, De-
catur had received nj New York the freedom of tho
city, as testimonial of respect and gratitude. On
the following day he heard this col,oguy between
two sailors slack said one, what is the meaning
OF this freedom of the city, which they've been Civ
ing to the old man! Why don't you know
Why it's right to froIic about the streets as much
as he pleases, kick up arrow, knock down the men
and kiss the womenv 'Oh hov cried the other ;
fhefs something worth fighting for"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08

CLEAN YOUR TEETH-Shaw, in his
Microscopic Objects" says: "lf the
whitish matter sticking between the
teeth be removed by tooth-pick, mix
ed with little water, and examined by
the microscope, animalculn will appear
SO active and SO numerous that the
whole mass seems TO be alive. The
largest sort, but few in number, move
very swiftly; the second sort, more nu-
merous, have different motions; the
third kind are roundish, and so small
that a million of them are not larger
than grain of coarse sand. They
move so swiftly, and in such numbers,
that they seem like swarms Of gnats or
flies. Even when we take pains to
keep the teeth clean, some of each of
these three sorts may usually be found
between the teeth Of men, women and
children, especially between the grind
ers; but when we are negligent, besides
these, fourth sort abound, in the shape
of eels. They all die if vinegar is ap-
piled to them; hence vinegar has been
supposed to be useful garglc for the
teeth, gums, and mouth generally"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Fellows, or Stainless Oats.

Through the attention of Col. Joseph
Cowdin, most attentive and useful
member Of the American Institute in
this city, there has been forwarded to
the Society, by the Great Western, a
species of grain, called Fellows, or
Skinless oats. The description accom-
panying it, says that it grows on the
lhinnest soil, and is very hardy. 1t will
stand for week or more without init
ry, after it is ripe before cutting. 1t
produces moro meal than other grain
and better bran; and the straw is tough
er than oats. The meal goes much
farther in thickning water or milk, and
is more nourishing, 1t was presented
with the description, by Mr. John Har>
ris, whom Col. Cowdin states is prac-
teal English Farmer. 1t should be re-
membered that the valuable papers
from Mr.. Hume, member Of Parlia>
mcnt, came through the same thought
ful and valuable member of this same
Institute, which elected the remarks we
made few weeks since, on the eXpe>
diency Of protecting American labor
against those countries which refuse a
just reciprocal trade with us. Every
American when abroad, should devote
some time to hel p on his native country
in her proud career of improvement,
and it should be the delight Of those who
remain at home to honor them. Gen
Tallmadge has set a noble example, and
we are pleased to see other members OF
the Institute following on. The seeds
may be seen at the Repository, by far,
mers, horticultursts, &c. who call, from
whence small quantities will be distri
buted.
1t will be tested the coming seasor
by some of the best farmers belonging
to the Institutc.-N. Y. Express.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Vol. I--NO. XXXsHI.
Effects of Tobacco Oh Man.


In small doscs tobacco causes sensation of heat in
stomach; these effects, however, are less obvious
when the remedy is taken in liquid form, and
largely diluted BY repetition it usually operates
as a durelic, and less frequently as a laxative.
In larger doses it provokes nausea, vomiting and
purging. Though it seldom gives rise to abdomin-
al pan it introduces distressing sensation of sink
ing at the pit of the stomach. IL occasionally acts
as an anodyne, or more rarely promotes sleep. But
its most remarkable effects are laneuor feeblcness
relaxation of muscles, trembling of the limbs. great
anxiety, and tendency to faint Vision is frequent
ly enfcebed--the ideas confused-thc pulee small
and weak-the respiration is somewhat laborous
the surface cold and clamy bathed in cold sweat
and in extreme cases convu!sive movements
observed.
In excessive doses the effects are Of the same
kind, but more violent in degree. Snuff. Lamont
states that one individual fell into state of somno-
ency and died ethargic on the twelfth day in con.
sequence of taking too much snuiL
The habitual use of this substance blunts the
am unacquain,ed with any other well asccrtained
effects, though Cullen escribes loss of appetite
and dyspepsia to it. I have known sevoralin
crate snuff takers, who, after many years of this
substance, have discontinued il with impunity (; but
DR.. Cullen thinks that when the discharge OF mu-
Gus is considerable, the ce,sing suppression oft
abstanng from snuff is ready 10 occasion the very
disorders OF the headache, toothachc, and optha.
mia, which it had formerly relieved. The smoking
of tobacco, by those unaccustomed to it, gives rise
to oil the before described effects of large and exces
svc doses.
very interesting case, which had almost ter
minated fatally, is related by DR.. MARSHALL Hall.
1t was that ofa young man, who, for his first es-
say, smoked two pipes. GwelIin mentions two cases
of death from smoking, in of seventeen, in the
other eighteen pipes at a sitting.
In habitual smokers, the practice, when employed
moderately, provokes thirst increases the secretion
of saliva and bucal mucus, and produces a rematka.
bly, soothing and tranquilizing effect the mind,
which has made it so much admired and adopted by
all classes of society, and by all nations, civilized
and barbarous, The practice Of chewing tobacco
principally confined TO sailors and is less frequent
ly submitted to our observation, that we not
competent to speak of its elicts, which probably
are similar to those caused by smoking.-the appl
cation of tobacco to sbfaded surfaces is a very dan
eerous practice, and has in some instances, beer
attended with violent or even fatal results Mr.
| Weston has related case, in which the e1presset
juice Of tobacco was applied to the head Of a boy
aged eight years, for the cure Of tiRea capitis
Death took place three hours after the application
| Pereia's lfate7ia !IedieG.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
Two strangers recently visited Bunker Hill, and

Two strangers recently visited Bunker Hill, and
ascended to the top of the Monument. After they
had asked a number of questions, which the super
intendent answered very politely, he told them it was
customary to pay small sum for ascending, the
Monument. At this they were highly indignant,
and said they thought it was a free country, and
this place should be free to slk--they would not be
eulled on, of their money Ivy Yankee. an English
man ought to be SLOWED to go free to such public
places, &c. The superintendent bowed very polite
iy, and said. 81 wish you had mentioned that you
were Engishmea before, for they are the only per-
we admit free; consider that THEY pad dear
enough for ascending this hill the TIA Of June,
l776w
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08

EARLY CUoUMBERs.-A correspon-
dent of the Southern Planter, furnishes
the following plan, which he says has
been very successfully used by an old
gardener of his acquaintance, to obtain
early cucumbers and early vegetables:
"He filled any small vessel, (he gene
rally raised number of cymlins or
gourds for the purpose) with rich mould,
in which he planted his cucumber seed,
as early as the first of February; kee-
ping them in 4 room where they were
protected from the cold and frost, and
being portable, it gave him very little
trouble to expose them to the sun, at fa-
vorable opportunities. When there
was no longer reason to fear injury from
the frost, he had finely developed plants,
which he set out in the open ground, by
merely preparing hole, in which he
deposited the undisturbed mould, break
ing the ground, or removing the sides
of the vessel, which he sometimes made
of plank with sides and bottom to hinge
In this way, he always had two or three
dozen of cucumber vines which were
ahead of those raised in his neighbours
hot-beds, because they had not been re.
tarded by transplanting. A large hot>
bed might be substituted as deposit for
the gourds, which would save the trou>
bic of moving in and out of the room.
There are of course other vegetables to
which the same process would be appli-
cable"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
FOR THE AMERICAN.
Extracts of Readings.

SOME remarkable instances Of eXces-
i've fear of death are related of Louis
Il. of France. Having invited a cele-
rated hermit Of Calabria to France, he
ell upon his knees before him, and im>
lored him to prolong his life. He sur
ounded himself with reliques to ex-
lude the tyrant whom he feared, and
lnder the influence of this miserable
weakness, subjected himself to every
ndignity, caprice and insult from his
hysician Jacques Coctier, who, when
he king proved refractory, would say
. him, 81 know very well that some
norning or other you will send me of,
S you have sent off others, but | swear
y the Almighty God, that you shall
ot live eight days after" Yet Louis,
whose disposition was remarkably vim
ictive, was compelled to submit 10 this
rom his absorbing sensation of the
ear of death.-Sylva or the Wood,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08

EARLY PoTAToEs.-The best mode
we ever tried to procure early potatoes
was to spread out those designed for
seed on grass plat, in garden, so
thin that one should not lie upon another
cover them with horse stable manure
three inches thick--then lay boards or
slabs over this to keep it moist and to
prevent the hens uncovcring the pota-
toes. When the sprouts have started
an inch or two the potatoes should be
carefully taken up and planted out in
hills. They will ripen two weeks soo>
ner than when the seed is taken direct
ly from the cellar.-Boston Cultivator.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08

To CURE ScALD OR BURY.-Dissolvc
a piece of alum, about the size of
walnut, in half pint Of warm water,
in which immerse a linen cloth. Apply
the wet cloth TO the part affected, and
let it lie until relief is obtained.
Washing in alum water, is said also
to be an eilectual cure for chlblains.
We witnessed, ourself, n few days
since, (says the Editor of the Southern
Planter,) the most miraculous effects
from the above recipe, applied to a lit
tie boy who had been unfortunately
scalded. The child was writhing in
agony when the wet cloth was applied !;
he soon afterwards fell into sweet
sleep, and awoke in a few hours COM
pleely relieved, except in small por-
tion of the burn which was inadver-
tenly neglected. That part continues
stiA sore, the after application of the
alum water seeming to be not as cflec-
tual as in the earlier stage.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08

PEAS AND BEAys.-Noviciates in gar
dening should bear in mind the great
difference in vegetables in regard TO
their endurance of frosts. Peas may
be planted at any time in April and they
seem not much affected by hard frost
to beans Of all kinds slight frost is
fatal,-we seldom reap any advantage
by sowing beans before the first of May.
The poles for beans and peas may be
cut before the frost is out of the ground.
They are better without leaves than
with them.-lb.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08

WHEN the rapid and dreadful confla.
ration happened on board the Boyne,
marine was pcaccably sitting in his
erth with his wife and son, boy about
wenty months old, just beneath the
lace where the misfortune began, and
inding every effort to escape the flames
1 the ordinary way Intellectual, the
nan, with the greatest composure and
resence of mind, took from the pens a
hecp of the captains live stock, and
racing the boy on the animals flcecy
,ack, dropped them into the sea.
There" said he, "turn to the land, and
iod 90 with you" Encouraged by her
husbands resolution, his wife leaped IN
the brine, and the man followed af-
er, supporting his companion above
water, till the boats arrived to their as
istance, when they were taken up, lit
le worse for the venture. The sheep,
With the greatest steadiness, was seen
making for the shore, with young Ben
3owline riding upon his back, like an
nfant river-god, TO the vast delight o.
he spectators on shore, who, from the
enderest motives, finding themselves
Interested in the boys safety, rushed IN
o the watery element to meet the young
navigator, whom they presently un
sheeped, and succoured with tender
ness, till he again fell into the arms Q
his adventurous parents. The singu
Iarity of this event attached the patron
age of a most liberal lady in the Isle Q