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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12
OFFICIAL
By the President ofthe United States Of
A PROCLA NATION.

A PROCLAMATI
WHEREAS it has come to the knowledge
Of the Government of the United States
that sundry secre, Lodges, Clubs or Asso-
Citations exist on the Northern Frontier;
thatthe members Of these Lodges are bound
together by secret oaths; that they have
collected firearms and other military ma
terials, and secreted them in sundry pa-
ces; and that it is their purpose to violate
the laws of their country, by making mi
lltary and lawless incursions, when oppor-
tunity shall offer, into the Territory of a
Power with which the United States are at
peace; and whereas it is known that travel
ling agitators, from both sides Of the line,
visit these Lodges and harangue the men,
bors in secret meeting, stimulating them to
illegal acts; and whereas the same persons
are known to levy contributions on the ig-
norant and credulous for their own bene-
fit, thus supporting and enriching them
selves by the basest means; and whereas
the unlawful intentions Of the members Of
these have already been manifested in an
attempt to destroy the lives and property
of the inhabitants Of Chippewa, in Canada,
and the public property of the British Co
vernment there belonging: Now, there
fore, |, JOHN TYLER, President of the U.
States, do issue this my Proclamation, ad-
monlshing all evil-minded persons of the
condIgn punishment which is certain TO
overtake them; assuring them thatthe laws
of the United States will be vigorously ex-
ecuted against their illegal acts; and that if
in any lawless incursion into Canada they
fall into the hands of the British authori-
ties, they will not be reclaimed as Ameri-
can citizens; nor any interference made by
this Government in their behalf.
And | exhor, all well-meaning but delu-
ded persons, who may have joined these
Lodges, Immediately to abandon them, and
to have nothing more to do with their Sc
cret meetings or unlawful oaths, as they
would avoid serious consequences to them
selves. And | expect the intelligent and
well-dlsposed members of the community
to frown on all these unlawful combine
tons and illegal proceedings, and to assist
the Government in maintaining the peace
OF the country, against the mischievous
consequences Of the acts of these violators
of the law
Given under my hand, at the CITY Of
washington, the twenty-ffih day of Sept
A. d., l64l, and Of the independence Of
the United States the sixty-sixth
JOHN TYLER.
By the President,
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary of State.
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WESTERN TOBACCO. The article of
Tobacco is destined 20 become commod-
ity of extensive traffic in the west. AL
though we have nothing to say in favor of
this weed as an article calculated to con-
tribute TO tie general good Of our country;
but on the contrary regard its use as q fill
thy and reprehensble habit, TO which a
portion Of the human family are prone
We only speak Of it in commercial point
Of view, as connected with the growing i'm
portance Of the wes;.-We are informed
that large quantities Of tobacco have been
raised the present season in the county Of
Rock in this Territory, and also in sever
al counties in Illinois bordering on the
Territory. 1t has been practically tested
the present season, that Tobacco can be
as advantageously grown in this Territory,
as in any portion of the United States. A
gentleman near Rockford recently cut
leaf from the stalk, which measured three
feet in length and two feet in width. 1t is
estimated that the average quantity pro-
duced per acre this season, is from fifteen
hundred TO twenty-fUe hundred pounds, and
the nett profits pcracre from seventy to one
hundred dollars.
Several gentlemen from the south have
the present season been engaged in the
cultivation Of tobacco in the counties Of
Oglc and Winobago, Illinois, and give it
as their opinion that the soil and climate
are admirably adapted to its growth. Ma
ny oFthc farmers in the vicinity ofRock riv-
or IN this Territory, are making consider
abIeprePoraton for going into the business;
and IT is reasonable to anticipate that the
article of tobacco will become matter of
great commercial consideration in the
west.
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of the Goth of September; that said VIM.
Brown was awakened from his sleep by
noisy rush Of men into bedroom adjoin-
ing the room where he and his wife were
sleeping; that said Brown calling TO his
sons and giving the alarm, was met at the
door OF his room by man armed with a
gun and bayonet, who threatened to shoot
him if he made the least noise; that the re-
mainder of the party, consisting Of twelve
or more, rushed into the adjoining apart
ment, where was sleeping James w. Gro
gan, and cried out as they entered, Here
he ls!''-" blow his brains out' that they
seized said Grogan and dragged him from
his bed and from the house, and after gag
ging him, and thrust him into a wagon,
which was at convenient distance from
the house, and drove off toward Canada.
Another deponent :estfies that on Mon
day, about IL o'clock. A. M. he met the
same wagon and the same driver, whom
he had seen the night before, with Grogan
and four armed British Dragons, and four
more dragons mounted, who rode near the
wagon. and were on their way from Cla-
renceville, in CaEada, toward Misssquoi
Bay Village. Col. Grogan was badly
wounded, and almost entirely naked.
These facts, as you nigh. reasonably
infer, have thrown this part of the State
into great excitement. Last evening,
meeting of respectable and orderly citizens
not g Usbecks and Tartars," as Mr.. Lee
care called us few years ago-met and
listened to the reading of four or five de-
positions, detailing the various facts of this
unwarrantable and nefarious outrage
The meeting was ably addressed by men
conspicuous for talent and good character,
and vote passed that the dispositions and
evidence, together with representation of
the case in a clear and formal manner,
should be Immediately transmitted to the
Governor of Vermont and to the authori-
ties at Washington.
The opinion universally obtains here
that ;his outrage ought not to be overlooked
or suffered TO remain unredressed, and that
the most extravagant opponent of war and
its horrors cannot fail to find in this tran
sacton ample cause for contention. I
have only time to add that the papers re-
lating to this outrage have been forwarded
to the Department at Washington. Should
anything Of moment transpire, rest assured
you will hear again from
Your humble correspondent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

The American asks, would it not be good joke
il the Telegraph should be found to have crowed be-
lore day in view of the late election Now think
twoud be most excellent joke, joke the like whereof
is where TO be found record and pity iii lat least
the American thinks sol that the facts of the result
should stand in the way Of the enjoyment of capital
joke. The Telegraph however, did not crow before
day The ascendant of Democracy had cast its
broad beams far above the horizon, and was visible
to all except perhaps those who would not see, who
were blind and in love with Darkness" las Milton
has it before the Telegraph yentured upon its chan
cleer notes. But the American must not go without
joke We cannot accommodate it with the particular
kind Of joke must agreeable but then it will find the
material for excellent one in the extra issued
from that Office, Immediately before the election in
which the ofthe whole whig county ticket was
set down beyond doubt, and strong hopes given of
carrying the delegate ticket The cream of the joka
found in the difference between Growing before day and
after, or before and after election.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, W. T., OCTOBER IL, ls4l.


IMPRovEMENTs.-- -At no time since the
settlement of our town, has the progress
of improvement been more rapid than OF
the present time. The number Of build
ings now in process Of erection in this viii
lage, is probably greater than any other
town west Of Lake Michigan. Rents are
extremely scarce, and many dwellings are
crowded TO excess. Every mechanic in
town finds steady and constant employ
mcnt, and there are probably few villages
in the west, where SO large proportion Of
the inhabitants are mechanics. We have
no room for idIers, every one disposed to
work finds his services in demand. Our
population are animated 10 habits Of indus
try by the cheering prospects viii, are
before us.
Ia addition to our already respectable
number Of mercantile establishments, sew
cral new stores will be opened during the
present month. The quantity Of merchand-
ise which will be offered in this market the
present fall season, will be amply sufi-
cIent to supply tract Of country, twenty
five miles in width on the lake shore, and
extending westward one hundred miles,
Almost every article Of trade required for
the country, may be found in this market,
and doubtless at prices which will be salts
factory TO those inclined to patronise our
merchants and dealers.
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after circulars had been issued with sigma
lures Of the town committee containing the
"most cheering" information with regard
to the success Of their cause; and after
"extras" had been circulated through the
county, wherein it was stated in all the
dignity Of staring capitals. that the sue
cess Of the whole county ticket was placed
beyond doubt,-that they should succeed
out Of IA candidates, in electng taco and
these as they themselves acknowledge by
no strength of their own +; and then should
leave their candidate for the delegacy, in
a glorious minority Of 1T votes. Is not
this mournfM in the extreme?
Perhaps the great exertion in favor of
the Delegate, in accordance with the ad
vice contained in the "extra," was the
cause of the loss Of the county ticket. &
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TRIAL OF Mcleod.

correspondent Of the Albany Argus,
who writes from Toronto in Upper Cana
da, in speaking Of the execution Of the com
mission which was issued by our Supreme
court, TO take dispositions in Canada to -
read on the trial Of Nc Leod, says; The
witnesses examined were Thomas Hector
ofToronto, person Of whom nothing very
favorable is known: Sir Allan McNab, who
is perhaps, too we'll known; John Harris,
dlssipated old soldier, whose home is any
where he is permitted to stop; and Angus
Mcleod, brother Of Alexander Nc Leod
who boasts that he helped at the destruc'
ton of the pirate Caroline.
McNab's deposition, it is reported repre-
sents that he ordered the expedition that
destroyed the Caroline, and that he acted
therein as the agent Of his government, and
received its approval
The dispositions Of Hector and Harris, Il
is said, go to prove that Mcleod was al
another place at the the time the Caroline
was destroyed, and therefore must be nno-
cent of the charges laid against him as he
could not be in two places at the same time
Angus Mcleod deposes. as the wreF
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

The American accounts for the election
of Fairfield in Maine, by majority of
some 200, and the overwhelming de-
feat of the wing party, by saying that
Fairfield was unusually popular, on account
Of some connection with the boundary
question. Will the American be so good
as to account for the election last year Of
the same wing candidate who has been de-
feated this, over the same Fairfield who
is now so extremely popular on account Of
the boundary and further does the seme
kind Of popularity extend to the large ma
iority Of Democratic representatives who
have been elected, and to the Senate to
which it is though, the wings have not
elected single member. Truly, the boun-
Diary question must exercise potent in
fuence in favor Of the Democracy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

ILLINOIS AID MIcHlGAN CANAL.-The
work of constructing the illinois and Mich
igan Canal has been recommended with
considerable vigor-Large portions of the
work have been let to contractors, at prices
considerably below the estimate Of the en-
gineers. The prospect of the ultimate COM
pletion Of the canal at no distant period is
rather fauering. The inhabitants on the
route Of the proposed canal, are indelatiga-
bic in thciretforts and seem to be determined
TO make the canal question paramount to
all others. Both political parties on the
line of the canal, have signifed by public
meetings and otherwise that they will sup
port no candidate for the state legislature or
torthe office Of governor, who is not pl edged
to go in favor OF the completion Of the ca
nal at an early day as possible.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

Messrs. BADGER and BELL, have come
to the defence of Mr.. Ewing. They have
both written long letters, corroborating the
statements Of that gentleman, made in his
letter of resignation to Mr.. Tyler. They
are no doubt all honorable men, and con-
sequently it is very difficult TO get at the
right end Of the story. We are inclined
to believe, that there was a settled design
on the part of the Cabinet to get Mr.. I'y-
Ter into difficulty if possible. To try his
frmness to the utmost extent in the hope
that it would to their wishes. For this
purpose, the second Bank bill was passed
differing in no material point from the
first and we have no doubt it is conten-
ded that Mr. Tyler agreed to sign it, only
from some intended misconstruction of his
views expressed to his Cabinet. We can
only arrive at correct knowledge, when
the thoughts of men are laid bare, which
will probably be too late for any practical
purpose.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

tor reading or literary pursuits, they will
not be likely TO spend much time or money.
The amount which the people of this Ter
rltory pay annually for newspapers is high
ly commemorate to the intelligence and en-
terprise of the inhabitants. AS stated ia
the foregoing estimate, the nine newspa-
per establishments in this Territory have
an average list of 500 subscribers each,
which gives $500 subscribers. The ave-
rage subscription price Of these papers,
payable within the year, may be estimated
at $500 per annum this then shows that
$4,000 are annually paid for Newspa-
pars-we say paid, because if not entirely
paid by subscribers, the balance is paid by
publishers and proprietors.
In these views taken of the newspaper
press in the Territory, the circulation Of the
numberless papers among US, which are
published out Of The Territory, are not ia
ten into the accountable circulation of
foreign papers in Wisconsin is probably
equal to one-half the number Of papers pub
lished within our limits. There need be
no other evidence adduced 10 prove, that
the inhabitants of this portion of the west
are a reading people; nor can any one
doubt but that through the fundamentally
of the press, the be interests of the people
may be essentially advanced, or their moral
and political safety endangered
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12
Those marked thus are Wing.
BORDER TROUBLES.

In another part Of to-day's paper we
publish the Presidents judcious proclama-
ton to the disorganizers on the borders of
Canada and the United States. We have
no doubt that the warnings therein given
will be followed by strict and cogent action
No effort on the part of the Government
should be left untried to put to rest these
connexions and rebelious outbreaks
Otherwise the fears, which have been en-
tertained by the right-thinking part Of COM
munity of a state Of war, will soon have a
more substantial foundation than empty
runor.
On the borders Of Vermont a gross and
infamous outrage has recently been perpe-
trated in the forcible abduction Of Mr..
j. w. Grogan. The issue of the affair
will probably be made manifest next week,
to which time we defer the reflections
which SO unhappy an event had caused
Meantime we give the best and most au-
thentlc account of the outrage which has
me. our eye. 1t was communicated by a
correspondent CT the Boston Atlas.
ST.. ALBANs, Vt. Sept. %, 1871.
You have already been apprised that a
most brutal outrage on the part Of gang
of armed soldiery in Her Majesty's SER
vice was committed upon the person of
one Jas. w. Grogan, natural born Am
erlcan citizen, on the morning Of the goth
of September The testimony collected in
relation TO the outrage shows that rumor
had not in this case magnifed the atrocity
OF the act. 1t appears from depositions
taken in the case before the proper au-
thorltles, that the dwelling house Of Will
liam Brown, Of Alburgh, in the county of
Grand Isle and State Of Vermont, was
broken open and entered by gang Of
armed men, in the uniform OF British SOL
dlers, about three o'clock in the morning
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

1t has been stated by the papers that Gov Seward
has declared his intention, in Mcleod is convict.
cd by the laws of New York, to pardon him. We cam
not believe that Gov. Seward declared any such
intention. Ifso, what are laws, our judges and ju-
ries for. We had better make one supreme dicta-
tor and give him control of the life or death of our ci
tizens at once Our courts a mockery, if before
trial, those in whose hands the pardoning power is
vested, may declare the criminal shall suffer the
penalty of the crime for which he may be convicted
And fit is declared that this pardon shall be ex-
tended what is 1t for: it can be nothing other than
fear of the power Britain and there an Amer
| can who would submit to this? We believe not. The
ostensbe object might be- save us from the evil of
foreign war; it might do this, but it would open the
door for ellis thousand times worse; internal com
motion and bloodshed now, and anarchy hereafter
1t is of deep regret the many instances in
which the people take the la into their own hands and
administer its penalties; yet in nine cases out of ten
these ouruges have their birth in the inefficient app-
cation of the laws by those whose duty is to admin
ter them. Through laxity on the part of officers of
justice thr ough some technical error which common
sense cannot understand, criminal with his crimes
plain to the light Of day. is turned loose upon the pub
lic the instinct of self preservation if nothing else
would PROMPT the people to assert their own rights
Let those VINO dislike TO the laws violated exercise
much sympathy towards the people as towards the
criminal and violations of law will be less frequent
Let the law he eecually administered in every case
In connection with this subject, it will be that
outrage has been perpetrated north eastern from
tier by the British sodcry citizen within our jul
risdicon and the pale of our laws has been dragged
from his bed by force and with cruelty and to fate
as yet unknown. In this paper will also be found
a proclamation from President Tyler, cautioning ali
good citizens the northern frontier abstain from
violations of the law and warning them of the
quences which will certainly follow any acts Of vio-
lence. Now can it be expected that these American
citizens whose dearest rights have been invaded by
hired soldery, will SIT quietly by every occasion,
and wait patiently for the dilaory interference of the
law. We would by no means advocate any violation
law; we only urge it duty tho part Of the Co
vernment, whilst anxious to prevent outrages upon
the rights of Others TO guard equally the rights of
own citizens whereby Reimbursement for violating law
will be removed, and peace and safety secured to all
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

EMIGRATIoN.-During the past week
very large number Of emigrants, have been
landed at this place from steamboats, and
vessels, also heavy frcights. The weather
which has been unusually unfavorable
since the middle Of September for navga-
ting the lakes, has now a more favorable
aspect, We may reasonably expect large
additions to our population during the next
three weeks.
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THE ELECTION.
" TO THE PEOPLE OF THE T. STATES.p
- The UOsce of <sss injured
Eps9'itOrw.''
DODGE'S MAJORITY 500.

Doty represented at Washington that
Gov. Dodge was unpopular with the peo-
pie of the territory, by which means he
procured his removal. The contest has
now been fairly tried between Dodge and
Doty? Will Government which profess
es to regard the will Of the people, eject
Doty from the place which he procured by
fraud, after this popular condemnation!
The following majorities are reported,
but may be relied upon as nearly correct.
DODCE APNOID
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Majority 535
RACINE COUNTY RETURNS.

In publishing table of returns last week. we have
the word of our contemporary tina: many mistakes oc-
CURED. We think it is likely, from the manner in
which it was put to press In preparing the table the
word official was inserted in expectation of receiving
the returns from Racine. We received them but par
TALLY, and were assured that the returns we gave the
week previous correct here is where the mistake
occurred, as these returns were not exact with the
official canvass. correct table is very necessary for
reference. We copy the following from the American
from which paper make at least one important
correction, and think that it is now all right;
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purpose.

GEN. CAss, who was nominated a short
time since, as candidate for the next
Presidency by public meeting in Phlla-
delphia, has addressed letter in replv.
stating that he will consent to be a candi-
date providing he is brought forward by
general convention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

BUSINESS FOR LAWYERS. The Circuit
Court for Cook county, Illinois, common
ced its session at Chicago last week. 1t is
stated in the Chicago American that there
are 1874 case on the calendar; and of this
number 20 are criminal, 40 chancery, and
Cos common law. His Honor Judge
Smith presides.
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COMMUNICATED.

Messrs. EDlToRs: The event recorded
IN the last American, Of the election of
one whig member to the legislature, is, in
deed mouryfnA But there is an event for
their own party still more mournful, which
should be on record beside it. 1t is, that
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

McMEoD.-We learn by a passenger
direct from the east, that the trial of Nc
Leod has been postponed for one week
the want Of a material witness is the al
legged cause Of the postponement.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-12

JUDoE McLEAN-lt is stated that this
gentleman has declined the appointment OF
Secretary of War, TO which be was nomi-
mated by President Tyler.