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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-11-22

City Of Nee lork.-rho following is the official
statement of the in the city ofNew York, taking the
highest Senatorial candidate on each ticket.
For Varian Ooco) 1851
For Franklin (Whe) 1868
For O'Connor (Calhoc) 2,ii9
For Japan Aboton) 1857
The Abolitionisis are certainly formidable hction
Wonder if Mr.. Richie sleeps o nights I
MS. The returns from the New York election show a
FILLING off of Is 600 since last Fall. General .lp-
atm must be walked up before the election, it, Ike
the ,crnpin fire is applied IN his back. lie commands
tou larse force to play the neutral
O. FIX Parson Fisk one of the Loco Foco leaders on
tlewaer declares that he has confidence in the ca
pacty Of the American people for self government He
says, 1--WE would soon have confidence in an April
sunshine March wind-ncilhcr is more changcabe
tickle hanare the floating massof the American people"
This opinion is based mainly upon the apparent
change in the votes Of thcpeope (he EN Pason les
sight ofthc that have produced it, and upon the
fact which glad TO that he has the candor
to admit, that in Georgia "tho Democrats carried the
election by pretending that Mcdonald (Democratic) coi
fee would be six pounds to the dollar, and Dawson
(Whg) coffee three pounds to the dollarl The party
who rosorod to this artifcc too be remembered are
always denouncing "Iphig hmbugs." BY the way,
the FIX Parson in his frank declaration of want of conf
dcnce in the people (exceenl democratic docIrine) is
only putting in words, what they less emphatcaIy
declare who attribute the election of Gen Harrison 10 the
pagcanty of clog cabins and SKINS and the ndu-
encc Of hard cider" Every who believes this docs
necessarily believe that the people are incapable Of self
govcnmen-and every man who says 50. whether he
believes 1t or not makes in effect that declaration The
people ought 10 be much indebted 10 the .Dcmocrac, -
for these compliments.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-11-22
NIGHT SCHOOL.

S0AHVOSLs
IL q q X X n n r n q.
f the request of several friends. propose 10 opu
- night school for instruction in BOOK KEEP
lNG. Having been very successful in trschpg il, I
think shall be able to give satisfaction 10 esn no NAV
think proper to try it.
Terms $40 in advance. If any after going through
the course should not be satisfied. the money will 30 re-
turned. Apply at the Book Store.
II. b. SHELTON.
Oct. lS 50.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-11-22

Members of the Legislature elected in the above coun
ties p Wings and Iocos In addition 10 the fore
gong it is stated thai Iowndcs gives Tucker 239 ma
ority aud Ottihcba 81.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-11-22
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

The contest has not turned in this State exclusively
on Federal politics. and, result may, it will not be
conclusive as 10 the strength parties The question ut
issue has been whether Mississippi shall pay sponge
her debut, while isprobahle hatsome Wings may
on This question, act with their adverarc and tina, some
Loco Focos may the other hand nc, with the Wings.
yet proud 10 say that the Wing candidates and
party generally in favor of paving the bonds while
their opponents for acting upon the Rob Roy MAY
i'm, that
''rhcy shall get who have the power,
"And they shall kecp who can
We have as yet returns from only n few counties.
~ li,h nlNn Lie I1llnMlnn Nntr l1r l,nNrInnr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-11-22

The Wings have carried Rankin county by majority
of 80. From Jefferson reports favorable aud inds
has oiyen Shattuck largo majority. Bolivar and Wash
ington also have given Wing maiorites.
POSTSCRIPT
BY Saturday 5 mail, received returns from II coun-
ties in Mississippi Claiborne, Jefferson, a
dams, Wilkinson franklin. Madison, Kinds. Holmes,
Rankin, Washington, Nazoo. Simpson. Winston Mes
hoba Alfalfa, and Ieake showing the following vote:
Shatiuck, (NNhig) 6,471
Tucker, (Loco) 1895
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

NOVEL AND EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENON.-Ac-
cldent has led to the discovery that the steam which
escapes from the boilers of steam engines, in many
cases developes or gives out great quantities of
electricity. About fortnig since, the engine
man at stationary steam-englne, on railway in
the neighborhood of Newcastle, happened to have
one hand in a copous jet of steam, which escaped
from an accidental aperture In the boiler whilst he
applied his other hand to the lever of the safety
valve, experienced an electric shock This led to
the discovery that electricity given out by the
steam with great rapidity, and might be collected
as from powerful electrical machine. 1t has been
ascertained moreover that the phenomenon does
not arise from any circumstance peculiar to the
boiler In which 1t was observed for in many 9TH
er boilers which have since been tried the steam
has been found to develope electricity very copi-
ously. The subject is being followed up here by
experiments, and has been brought under the no.
tice of some of the most eminent scientific men of
the day. 1t is not unlikely that the newly discov-
cred phenomenon may lead to important results, in
advancing our knowledge of the nature of that
subtle and mysterious fluid, and forming an era in
the history Of electrical science.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23
OUR MEMBER.

The Madison Express of the 18th inst contains
the following language in reply to our article pub
hshed some three weeks since, in relation to the
resignation of Thomas +. Parmelee
"Thc reason why no proclamation was issued
10y the Governor, is, that he has not received Mr.
Parmcee S resignation 1t is true a short time be-
fore the election the Governor was informed
through the Clerk of the Board of County Commits
sloncrs of Racine county, that Mr.. Parmelee had
resigned, but this information came in such shape
that he did not consider himself justified in issuing
proclamation for an election. The resignation
should have been made at the executive office. and
IN that event the proclamation would have been is
sued Immediately The Governor is willing to is
sue the proclamation at any time the resignation
may be made III such form as to Justify him in
doing So
If no resignation has been received by the
Governor, then it follows that there exists no
vacancy in the legislature from this county,
Unless Mr.. Parmelees resignation has been made
in due form, and received at the Executive Office
he is still entitled to seat at the ensuing session of
she legislature, provided he chooses to claim it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23
GREATEST YIELD OFCORN ONRECoRD.

Mr.. Joel Walker, of Belyiderc, near the south
crn line of this Territory, has raised the largest
yield of corn per acre the past season, which has
ever been produced in this or any other country
lie planted three different kinds of seed. and the
yield per acre Of Shcied corn was as follows OF
Chinese tree corn, II rowed, one hundred and six
ty-nine and half bushels per acre. Of yellow
dent, II rowed, one hundred and seventy bushels
per acre. OF New Jersey, s rowcd, nincty-nine
and three fourth bushels per acre.
What farmer IN the cast can content himself to
cultivate sterile soil, and after much blowing.
manuring, and toiGng, harvest fifteen or twenty
bushels per acre Surely that man must have a
strange affection for rocks and barren fields. who
can be satisfied with such small rewards for labor.
while the west holds out such rich harvests to the
culuvators of the soil.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

u We have omitted to notice that after a tenn
porary suspension, we again have before us that
excellent paper, the Illinois Agricuturist," pub
hshed at Chicago. This is certainly among the
best agricultural papers published and is altogether
the best for our Wisconsin farmers-as best suited
to their meridian. 1t furnishes each month eight
large folio pages very closely printed at 81, 90 per
year. We most cheerfully recommend it, and
would like to see it in extensive circulation among
our farmers; knowing that it contains many valu-
able suggestions, and hints calculated to save to the
farmer, each year, an amount, compared with which
the subscription price is nothing.-( John S. Wright
Cor. Sec. Ill. Ayr. Soc. Editor.)
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

CLOSE OF NAvIGATIoN.-The season of naviga-
ton on the Lakes may now be considered as closed
Although some few adventurous vessels NAV not
yet be laid up for the season. but are still hazardng
the caprces of the winds and the waves. still no
further dependence can be placed upon passa re and
trelghts The past season upon the whole, has
been Untavorabe to navigation especially during
the past three months, has the passage of steam
boats and vessels, been attended with danger and
much delay. Merchants have been disappointed
IN the arrival of their goods, emigrants have been
subjected to embarrassments and almost every class
OF community, whose business has been in any re-
spect connected with freights or passage on the
lakes, have more or less suffered inconvenience or
loss. We have not the means in our possession of
presenting the statistics of the losses of property on
the upper lakes the past season; doubtless however.
1t Is much greater than is generally supposed
Several vessels have been wrecked, and large
amount of goods of various description has been
lost. The delays and disappointments to which the
people have been subjected, cannot of course be
estimated in dollars and cents with any decree of
precision Could the pecuniary losses of the afore-
mentioned character, which have been sustained on
Lake Michigan be correctly given to the public, it
would doubtless exhibit startling sum.
However grieveously the losses upon the lakes
may have fallen upon many individuals, and howe
yer much the people of this Territory may have
suffered from extra charges of freight, or in the
depression OF the value of the produce of the SOIL
IN consequence of the unprotected condition of our
shores, sul the burdens have been horne with COM
parauve patience. With patience we say, because
the people confidently look forward to more favo-
rabe state of things at no distant period. The in
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

GEN. DODGE left the Territory for Washington
on Monday of lasl week He went the MISSISSIPPI
pi and Ohio river route, and will proceed to
Washington in company with his son, Gen. A. G..
DoDGE of Iowa, and his half brother the Hon L..
F. LINN, of Missouri Thus will the father and
son, represent in the present Congress, an extent
of territory nearly large as New York and all the
New England States and the half brother, father
and son, will in part represent extent of country
greater than Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
New-York and New England. We doubt wheth-
er similar circumstance has taken place since the
organization OF the government of this country
The circumstance is alike honorable to the great
west,-so large portion of which they representa-
and to the gentlemen themselves. They have
been educated on the extreme verge of civilization,
and have risen by their own efforts from the most
humble walks of life, to the stations they occupy.
That they may their honors long and well is
the sincere wish of an admiring and enlightened
constltuency.-Mi iacauRee Courier
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

u Every breeze from the east brings a note of
fnrther democratic triumphs. We mentioned last
week the result in Michigan; we refer this week to
the result in New York. This state for several
years past, has been attached to the cause of Wing
gerry but with her sister states she repudatcs the
principles avowed at the extra session of Congress-
The elections which are now taking place, indi-
cate the true strength of the different principles
There no cXtrancOus motives no senscless catch
words, moving the mass, but all who attend the
polls actuated solely by their belief IN the cor
RICHNESS of the principles at stake. 1t is those who
Hink who now attend the polls, and if the wings
have not polled many votes at the last presl
dental election, it because they have presented
motives aside from their principle, sufficient to in
duce the mass of people who think little and care
less about principle, to come out to the polls in their
support.
When, as in these late instances, the contest be-
tween the parties is purely of principle, the
suit will be as it now is; but when intrigue is re-
sorted to, the wings may be successful.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23
ROCK RIVER AND MILWAUKEE CANAL

MEssRs. EDToRs.-Without any preliminary
statement, would proceed directly to remark, that
1t is fifteen or twenty years too early for the con-
struction of such work; and in the same place, we
have no use for it, at present. fit were completed
The receipts of a reasonable toll for the first ten
years, would pay half the expense of collecting
and keeping 1t in repair.
1t these general statements are not self evident.
to the reader, he will please permit me to call his
attention to some of the most forcbe illustrations
this subject in many of the states belonging to
this union, where canals have been constructed
surrounded with ten times the commerce of this
infant territory, which have not paid two per cent
interest annually, on their cost The folly of so
hasty movement as this, in commencing system
of Internal Improvement in this Territory is so ap
parent, deem 1t unnecessary to 90 into detailed
view to show the inexpediency of such measure.
Were there population OF five millions of inhabi
tants, west of the western termination of this canal
whose commerce and industry were to participate
In Its benefits, 1t might be proper to 90 into partc
ulars for the purpose of solving this question.
At my views thus far are correct. let us enouire
who are to be benefited by the further prosecution
OF this work at present? 1t cannot be the settlers
residing upon the canal lands for they have 70 nav
double the price of other lands, without the least
possible prospect of an immediate or remote bene.
fit besides, they are deprived of the ADVANTAGE If
dense settlement, as but few are inclined to settle
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23
SOUTHPORT ACADEMY

FENliE Trustees Of the "isOU74IPORTACAD.
X EMl would inform the Public ina,,
Mr.. l.. p. HARVEY,
Recently Teacher in Woodward College f-;,o;.
natl proposes 10 open this Institution for tho
ton OF scholars, on Wednesday, the Isl 5av of ne
ceInber next, on the following terms per session
Reading Writing, Arithmetic and Geogranbv
per scholar.
English Grammar, Natural Philosophy w"
Chemistry &c. M
Languages and the higher branches of w.
ma.he'na'ics, So 60.
mr.. H. IS we'll known to many of orr cit;zens o,1
is also fully recommended TO bv those WI, a.a
aoqui!hed Win his success in the business of in
srncion. 0'S Vi III
AS 1t is designed to make this a permonept Cloe-
Sca Institution, II is earnestly hoped that the pnh-
nc VIII extend liberal patronage TO its support
4 Schoiirs from the country, desirous of attending
me schooi, can be accommodated with board in
private families at reasonable charges
WILLIAM BULLEN, MICHAEL FRANK
II. III. DENIING DIP. STRYKEP
L. G. MYGATT, DAVID CROSIT'
GEORGE BENNETT. III. WHITNEY.
TRUSTEES.
Southport, November o. 1911 oar
Reference may be made TO any one of The Tn
'ees' or 10 R3v: MIR. KINNEY,
GEN. HUGUNIN,
T.. POMEROY, Esq
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

habtants of this portion of the west are anticipating
the period, when the commerce OF the lake shall be
protected and the interests OF the Territory secu-
red, bv the construction of harbors on our lake
shore Expectations so reasonable-so IN accord
ance with strict JUSTICE the people have ri ght to
entertain and whatever agency shall wantonly
throw barrier in the way OF the people Wishes
will receive the scorn of the citizens of Wisconsin.
That man, who with reckless hand, shall presume
to push aside our claims, will meet the mented
contempt of the people.
The interests Of the inhabitants OF Wisconsin,
are identified with the construction of harbors on
our lake coast. The price of our lands, the value
of the produce of our soil, the cheapness OF our
merchandise, all depend upon the improvement OF
harbors. So far the pecuniary interests OF the
people of Wisconsin concerced, no question OF
national policy or of political controversy, so vitality
affects their condition as harbors. Without harbors
; on the lake, never expect to MAINTAIN
competition in trade with other portions of the I'm
ion. So long as we are without harbors the avalls
of labor must be less In Territory than else
where, for the reason that our export trade, must
be conducted under many disadvantages. Nor can
our imports be afforded as cheap as in those por-
tons of the Union where the convenienccs of navi
cation are unobstructed. Will the people of this
Territory not then come forward, and make the
question of harbors one of primary Importance
Their future prosperity depends much upon early
appropriations and increased facilities of business
on Lake Michigan. Will they not circulate petit
tons to Congress; call public meetings, and use
every honorable effort to press our claims upon the
general government? The citizens of the towns on
the lake shore look to the people in the country for
aid-the people in the country have an interest in
common with the people of the towns on the lake
mutual interests at stake. Where then Is
the town or neighborhood between the Mississippi
and Lake Michigan, that will not do something for
harbors! Does the farmer complain of the low
prices of produce? Then let him lend his name
and his influence to procure appropriations for the
lake. Are any prospectively calculating the rise of
real estate? Then let them put forth an effort to
obtain harbors, if they would soon have their ex-
pectations realized. Do any complain of high pri-
ces of merchandise? Then let them set about les
sening freights by obtaining harbors In Short let
every man, whatever may be his occupation, unite
IN sending up to Congress stream of petitions,
and let the justice of our claims be Numbered long
and loud, IN the of every national representa-
tive.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

COOKING BEETs.--Take bects Of middle
size, and after removing the tops and dirt,
roast them in fire as potatoes are roast
ed. When done, they are peeled and
served up in the usual manner. One who
has tried them in this way, says they arc
much swceter and richerthan when boiled.
Albany Cultivator.
A Yankee has invented a plaster SO
strong that it draacs prizes in lotteries,
likewise the most beautiful landscape views
also the wagon to church, peradventurc CT
der from the barrel.
81 keep an excellent table" said land
lady, dsputing with one Of her boarders.
~ hat may be true ma M" says he,
"but you pat very little upon IT."
Fail of Turkey Thanksgiving takes
place in five of the New England States
maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Yer
mont and New Hampshire,) on the same
day, the 25th Of November. 1t is thought
the turkeys will have to suffer ga few
Lay the ia, young turkeys low,
Coolers fall in every blow
Why is a stick Of candy like q horse?
Because the more you lick it the faster it
goes.
Into them a feet."-A northern paper
tells q good 'un, the sum and substance of
which are these: Two gentlemen dispu-
ted so loudly on the subject Of banking that
they awokc a big dog which had been
sleeping on the hearth before them, and
he parked most furiously. An old gentle
man present, who had been quietly slipping
his wine while the disputants were talking,
gave the dog kick, and exclaimed,
Hold your tongue you brute! You know
no more about it than they do!''
Steam Engine for rocking Cradles.-I
saw on Saturday perfect little steam en-
gine, Of ga child OF two years old powers"
TO which simple apparatus is fitted by
the action Of the steam engine, upon which
cradle containing an infant, was rocked
to and fro, with infinitely more regularity
than the toe Of the most experienced nurse
could accomplish. Dublin Monitor.
1t is said 10 be curious fact, that in
countries where sugar is much used, sour
Wy and other cutaneous diseases are al
most unknown. On board American YES
sells, where the seaman arc allowed the
use of sugar at pleasure, such disease is
scarcely heard Of.
Womaa.I consider woman rs a beautiful
romantic animal, that may be adorned
with furs and feathers, pearls and da.
monds, ores and silks. The Lynx shall
cast It's skin at her feet to make her tippet;
the peacock, Parrot and Swan shall pay
contributions to her muff, the sea shall be
searched for shells, and the rocks for
gems, and every part Of nature furnish
out lis share towards the establishment of
a creature that is the most consumatc work
Of it.-AddiScn.
Unmarried ladies would consult their hus-
bands, and husbands their wives, instead
OF their friends, On matters concerning
both, there would be less harsh feeling and
and more comfort among the parties.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

u The arrangement of the mails is a cause of
complaint throughout the Union. We have here
certainly ample ground for complaint. Our eastern
pers are frequently delayed for six, eight, and
IN ten days. We see no earthly reason why it
should be so. We can calculate with no certainty
whatever upon the receipts of papers. Our New
York papers sometimes come in days, and are
sometimes delayed Is; and we frequently get two
of different dates by the same mail. We can ac-
count for it no other way than through the neffi-
cheney or culpable carelessncss of Mr. Granger's
deputies. 1t is part of the backward reform of
the present party-a reform which needs reforming
badly.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23

cratic party throughout the United States, cannot
fail to have an influence with the dominant party IN
Congress. A decent respect for the expressed
wishes of the sovereign people, Will, we apprehend,
restrain wing congress from adopting measures
repugnant to the general will. The people IN the
elections have withheld their approval OF the
acts of the extra session. large majority OF the
States in the Union, have admonished their nation
al representatives in language that cannot be
misunderstood. We repeat it them if proper re-
spec is had to the expressed will of the people, the
favorite schemes of the wing party in Congress
will not be persisted in.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-23
CONGRESS.

The next session of Congress, will commence
one week from Monday next. One of the most
important duties devoving upon Congress-. will be
that of fixing the ratio of representation. from the
several States for the next ten years. The adjust
ment of this question will doubtless consume CON
siderable time, and may possibly elicit unpleasant
discussion, inasmuch as sectional interests are IN.
volved in its settlement. The new basis of repre-
sentaton must necessarily lessen the relative power
of the older States, by transferring it 10 the new
States. The strength of the South in the national
legislature, must also be diminished, while the
strength Of the West will be increased
The question of the currency, will also be one of
the prominent topics of discussion. The MESA ge
of President Tyler, will be most anxiouslv looked
for, 1t is generally understood that he has matu
led plan, which he intends to submit for the con.
sideration of Congress. The recent uneouivocal
demonstrations of the people in favor of the demo-