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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

The present Spring exhibits rather more than usu-
'a bsckwardness, and vegetation thus far has started
but little Chilly winds and frosty nights have cha
racersed the first half of the month of April, the
days which have seemed the prelude to summer have
been few. This unwelcome lingering of cold is no
cause of dependency Apprehension in view ofthe
future prospects Of the season." seed time and har.
vest,.' will assuredly come The bland atmosp here
.of summer, though late in its approach Will come
with less interrupted, and moro corgenianfu-
.ence. The vegetable kingdom h.ch is now clad in
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

Trouble At St. Peters.-An express ar
rived at Forts Crawfordiand Winncbog0,a
day or two since, from Fort Smelling, with
intelligence that the warriors Of the Sioux
tribe OF Indians were collecting in large
numbers in Tho vicinity Of tho last men
toned military station, and meditatad an
attack upon the garrison. a COMPANY OF
Dragons from Fort Crawford, and a com
pony Of infantry from Winnebago. have
been ordered, We Understand, to ST. Peters,
10 assist in the defence Of the post. Tie
origin Of the difficulty is Said to be this:
A Sioux brave (Probably intoxicated
created some disturbance within the limts
Of the garrison: refusing to obey the order
of the sentinel, who commanded him to
desis, and be off, and resisting the attempt
to execute the order "a CT armis, he was
shot down. His body, which had been in
tered by order Of the commanding officer,
was demanded by the Souxs-but the de-
mand was not complied with, which highly
operated the Indians, who lhercupon, as
the rumor goes, assumed hostile attitude,
and commenced making preparations for
an attack - Wisconsin, Enquirer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

Our friend Sam' II. Barstow, ESQ, Of
the PrairievilIe Hotel, has recently made
extensive improvements on his premises,
and his house is now one octhc best in the
country. He is ever 1" at home" ready
TO welcome his guests with a smiling coun-
tcnancc and right good cheer; and while
he furnishes the best fare and acconmo-
dations, his charges ere such as will not
be complained Of by the most penurious
Not only is his house and table, O. K,
but the stable is right, aud :" Joe" is al
ways on hand to attend to the wants Of the
wants of the quadrupcd while the biped is
refreshing himself and resting his weary
frame. Sentinel.
We find the foregoing remarks in the
Sentinel Of Tuesday. Every person that
has visited PrairicvIIc OF late, concar as
to the excellence OF Mr.. Barstow's house.
a good public house. is a public blessing,
and we hope Mr.. Barstow may receive
the degree OF patronage which his excr-
tons to serve community merit.
MI. Courier.
We are happy TO bear testimony to the
truth Of the foregoing, which we can do
from our experience Of the comforts of the
house and the attention Of lis host
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

Co&aty Buildings -Four OF the Interior
Counties Of the Territory, are this year
erecting their county buildings, viz: Wal
worth, Rock, Jefferson and Greene. The
latter county has had the misfortune to lose
by fire small court house which was near
~ finished. We understand tho buildings
which are to be erected in Rock, Wal
worth and Jefferson, will be Of very du-
rabIc and substantial kind, and viii reflect
much credit upon the enterprise and tosIo
Of the inhabitants OF those counties.
IIL Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

TIE same u Luis oTL Shall Town on The shore OF
Lake Michigan about fifteen miles south Of this place.
President Tyler furnishes IN illustration
Of the truth Of the saying that some men
are made great by circumstances The
unexpected death of Gen. Harrison has
raised him to a station that his ambition
probably never dreamed of, and has turned
upon him at once the attention as we'll as
anxious expectation of the whole Union.
1t IS known, from his subordinate relation,
he was passed over in the late canvass with
little discussion Of his principles. " hat
they are, can only be inferred from his
previous history and from the party which
supported him. The principles however,
oil some OF the southern wings are widely
different from those of northern wings, the
former being devoted to state rights, and
consequently opposed TO Il national bank,
high tariff, the assumption by govern
mcnt OF state debts, &c, in short in favor
OF the leading measures always commended
for by the democracy. To this class il is
said Mr.. Tyler as Virginia wing belongs.
What his policy as President VIII be, re-
mains yet TO be seen.
Peter Robinson, the murderer of Mr..
Suydam, was sentenced by the court TO be
hung on the 10Th April; Friday last.
Public opinion seems to attach the odium
of the loss of the Governor Fenner, to the
carelcssness Of those in command Of the
Nottingham.
A robbery, which for daring and extent
has seldom been equalled, was perpetrated
in Boston, upon the jewelry store Of Davis,
Palmer q Co. The store was entered du-
ring the absence of the clerks in the eve
ming between the hours Of seven and nine,
and stripped Of goods amounting in value
to fifteen or twenty thousand dollars The
goods consisted Of highly valuable iewelrv
of all kinds, gold and silver watches, gold
and silver ware, gold thmbles, gold spec
taclcs, &c. One diamond taken is estima-
ted at $500. Several other robbcries were
committed about the same time, and the
council of Boston has offered two thousand
dollars for the apprehension Of the robbers.
We see by the last Wisconsin Enquirer
that it is intended to establish democratic
paper at Green Bay, about the first Of June
The steamboat fare from Albany to N.
York is but one dollar. The distance, we
think, is 100 miles.
appointments by tie President.
John Chambers, to be Governor Of the
Territory Of Iowa, in place Of Robert Luz
Gas.
Ohio II. w. StulI, to be Secretary Of said
territory. in place Of ]. NJ. Clark.
Thomas B. Johnson, to be Marshal Of
said territory, in place Of Francis Gehon
Hon. G + Mitchell, late member Of Con-
gress from Niagara district, N Y, and a
disappointed APPLICANT for the Office of navy
agent, in N Y city, has run away, leaving
behind him batch OF forged checks to
the amount Of $4,000. Pursuit has been
made.
The wings Of Pennsylvania, following
in the footsteps, are endeavorng TO sing
their candidate, john Banks, into the Gu
bernatorial chair. On the evening Of his
nomination the bawl was set in motion bv
a song TO the tune Of odd Rosin the bow
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

Judge Doty has invented another way
of spelling Wisconsin. First, he had Il
Wisconsin. Now, he has it Wisconsin.
These important discoveries show that iho
Judge has n high regard for the rght, ar1
hat ho has not been idle as delegate.
Chjc. Dsn
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

To light Candle By TIC application Of
Lce.-Attach to the wick Of candle, a
small piece OF globue Of potassium, Che
metallic base of potass) of TIE size of a
small shot. Apply an icicle or point Of
ice 10 the metal, and it will instantly
fame.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

GOVERNOR OF iowA,-John Chambers has been
appointed by the President Governor of Town Ter.
,ritory. or the character and Qualifications of hi;
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

ILLINOIS AND MIcHIGAN CAYAL.-It is nor, fully
sascertaued that Governor Carlin of Illinois Will moi
sca extra session Of the legislature this spring for
lic purpose of providing for the interest falling due
on the Canal debt in July next or devisnr measures
for the further prosecution of the work Of ,he canal
as was anticipated. We had supposed that the call
jot an extra session by the governor, was the only
Hope lefI TO the credits being dshonorcd
but II seems there are means with which we have
mot been made acquainted not only for paying the
ljuy interest, bat for recommending the work Of the
caual itself How this is to be ACCOMPLISHED we arc
mot exactly toll but il is stated that the interest =, II
.oe promptly paid There is some magic after all in
Imodern fnancicring which every man cannot cen,
Iprchcnd--the intrinsic value of bonds stocks &c
has laery little TO do with the snsactons Ola loroc
business legislature or a chartered cemno,,,
have an astonishing tact to create some;Ling On,
;nothlng and to found business capital pnon fc,;n
,or imaginary worth. All that is reouireJ ! ,hI;
confidence for the time being. and a mountain NAV
;be removed. The United States are full of ft,ions
|capiia, and hence in numberless instances estimates
,of wealth are nero conjecture ana uncertainty An
imaginary basis In business transactions
with fearful ratio and the time is not far distant ,ben
all the departments of trade will be attended with
still more doubtful contingencies unless stocks hank
paper &C. are made wholly TO depend upon lbcirin.
trlnsc value or if they possess no intrinsic worth
then let the business OF the country be done with The
constitutional currency.
II the interest the canal debt shall be prom Dty
pa'd as IS asserted by some the Illinois paDers il
will be more than has been ANTICIPATED: and if the
work Of the canal shall be resumed without any adj
.dtonll legislative aid, it will be unexpected bv more
than half the Union. Still there is not a contempla
tied work of internal improvement in all The west Of
'grcater Importance, than the construction of the H.
iinois aud Michigan canal neither is there work
ia which the west more untedly feel an anxiety to
.see advanced.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20
The Now York Mercury thus sncaks of

The New York Mercury thus speaks OF
the diSconunuance o. Sunday nails
1t is right that stage drivers, post-nas
tcrs, keepers, hostlers, &c, shouIC
enjoy the rest and privileges Of the Sab
bath, in common with other men. 1t is
right that poor dumb animals which can
not utter their complaints aloud, should have
the opportunity for rest which the Sabbath
was Designed to afford. Without the Sab
bath, cur liberties could not be long pre-
served, this is generally admitted by states
men, however lalitudinarian may be thcir
religious opinions. 1t is also consonan
to reason: for the Sabbath is one of the
principle safeguards Of the public morals
and public morals are essential to the sta
b.Iity Of the free government.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

SKE rcHEs OK IoWA.-G.r. john b. Newh.ll. OF
Burlington Iowa territory, has produced new work
which he has recently published in New York city.
entitled, Skeichcs of iowa tho emicra,ts ol,i,Ie
II contains full description Of The resources of the
territory both agricultural! and mineral together with
statistical and geographical description of each
county, principal town, Indian village &c From n
description of the work, should infer that il is
precisely of Ike kind which is called for by the pub
Tic
We know OF no publication which would be more
acceptable 10 the public in general or which would
command Il wider circulation than Gazetteer of Wis
consin work of this kind got up with ability and
good taste, would meet ready encouragement and be
sought for with avidiiy by thousands who are desi
rous Of obtaining correct information relative TO the
condition and prospects of this territory. The in.
iucemens 10 emigranis which this country holds on,
its vast agricultural and mineral resources and the
of natural advantages which it possesses
are but mperecIly understood in other portions OF
he United States. 1t is TO be hoped that some GEN
eman possessing the requisite talents and means of
acquiring the necessary statistical facts and history
of every portion of the territory ill devote himself
to the production % work OF the kind HIGH is need
ed. We have gentlemen in the territory whose qua.
Ilhcatons are adequate TO the task Who will un-
derlake it!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

4 E.r!ire Familu. No long since one
Of the newspapers, in mentioning the con-
vction Of some poor creature Of forgery
in passing Il counterfeit note for one dol
Tar, said that he belonged 10 { furiire fa-
mily, for his wife had stolen some triAe or
other, his brother somo other trihe, his sis.
ter yet another, his son another, bis uncle
and aunt others, and so FORTH The ag-
grcgatc of all these enormties might have
been ten dollars, taken unlawlulIy through
larceny, forgery, petty cheating, and SO
forth. Well do these rascas, he and she
ones, deserve 10 be called furtive family
and be locked up in pententarics as a
warning to criminals. They committed
pcitg crimes and did not move in good So
ciety.
Let us suppose another case. A fnan-
cier, is president or cashier Of bank, his
brother is director, cousin another, a
brother-ln-Iaw third, an uncle fourth,
Il son is a clerk another son is a teller,
II son-in-low book keeper, and so forth,
till the bank is controlled, directly or in
directly, by hook, or By crook, by the
family. Every member makes a for
tune, the bank eXplodes, the accounts
Of the family are settled in Il manner tina,
saves them harmless and secures nothing
to the bank; scores Of widows an orphans
are ruined. Is this & tiirtiyc family! Arc
they sent to the penitentiaries, while news.
papers proclaim their names and load then
with hard epithets and rejoice over the
enforcement Of the just an equal laws?-
Oh no. They are rick and therefore res
pectaUe They move in coed Society, ant
are therefore courted. They did not Stea
bat merely specialized and financed, ane
therefore cannot be reached by law. Blu
widows are weeping over their children
who are crying for bread, while their al
has been transferred 10 the pockets of these
respectableS!-PhH ledger.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

gentleman we are not advised, but will suppose
him fitted for the station 10 which he has been called,
until the contrary is proved OF his predecessor
Gov. Lucas, much might be said and much is due
him as man of worth. Few men have sustained
the responsibilities of public life more honorably
and acquitted themselves more ccep,ably to the vir
tuons and The good, than Gen Lucas In his servi.
ces on the battle field of his couniry-as Governor of
Ohio, and rs Governor of iowa his career has been
marked with an rghtness and recstude Of charac-
ter, which entities HIM 10 The lasting gratitude oft
pe"ple. During the period which he held the office
ofGovernor Of Iowa, he never mingled in political
disNehtions, but devoted the chief of his time which
could be spared from his official duties 10 the I'M
Provcment of the moral and intellectual condition of
The Territory. He firm and decided ady ocato
OF temperance, and Iowa is indebted TO him more
than any other man, for the progress which thai
cause has made in the Territory In his first official
communication to the people, he declared that he
would never appoint any man 10 Office no was
known to be addctedto the practice OF gambling or
drinking. lie faithfully kept his deciaration-a dec
Iarailon worthy The official Station ofa govcrn3r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

COUNTY SEAT OF LAKE CoUNTY.-The location of
the county seat Of Lake county, having been submitle
to the people large majority has been voted to locate
the same AZ Little Fort small town the shore Of
Lake Michigan, about Gleen miles south orlhls place
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

ancss OF spring betokens uspicious summer
and more probability that intervening lrosts
saad adverse changes of temperature VIII not reiard
Ethc growth of Vegetation, after warm Weather com
fmenCes.
1 The Milwaukee Sentinel has in its last number, a
/ document from Washington, furnished VIC presume
by the active efficiency of "our delegate" from Sa-
3muei Ncltoberts, Solicitor of the Treasury contain
ing the opinion Of that officer upon tho official con-
sduct Of hn p. Sheldon. The Sentinel calls upon
TAIL tile papers in the territory that have expressed
sopinlon favorable TO Sheldon and adverse 10 Hoty
land particularly does it call upon the telegraph to
publish it. We do not deem ourselves under any
obligations &c comply with the Sonrnels request as
I'VE have taken no part whatever in the contest be-
tween Sheldon and his enemies not having publish
led any OF the statements hcil have aprearcd either
pro upon this question. We EXPRESSED an oni
inion that sheldon owed his removal, principally to
The personal hostility ofJudge Do;y. We have NOT
5canged that opinion, and if Sheldon was ronoy cd
for official misdemeanor The Judge has 10. once made
81 bad motive subserye a good end
The Sentinel in presenting he document to its
sders, assumes tone Of very dignfed virtue Occa-
sion Is taken 10 remark as to its universal leyuted
Sncss 10 the of truth and right and the pcrsecn
dons II has consequently cndured it rei,ices how
yer. that public opinion with regard to its integrity
must now be set al resiat the same time expresses
aInagnannous regret that its opponents should have
spcrversey brought their signal downfall anon them
aseives. Now we hardly think The d1cancnt jus,i-
Ties this extended assumPon nor does it establish
Sboyond controversy the Official dolinqacgcv of Shell
sd1n. We have not remarked very closely the con-
test between Sheldon and his enemies but ,ye hoIjov
III was not commended that the CHARGES acspst ShaI
sdon, If true were not efficient for his removal bpt
sthe contest was, as % The tr of the CHARGES The
sSollrIior has based his opinion upon tie assumed
trui Of many Of the charges he says he has comma
sfed notes and finds Sheldon guilty; the Sentinel has
done tho same thing and many others upon the same
examination have pronounced HIM innocent. The
aSolIclors opinion entitled 10 as much we;ght Nc
that of any other individual; he has power however
sno possessed by others and if he has applied it in
Gan UNJUST cause, lie Will have his reward. Crcum.
Astances frequently give individuals the pomer TO
3tramle upon justice. When such is tho case the
bar OF public opinion must be the resort Of the aeon
ssed and here, when party persecution has subsidized
{ lct Mr. Sheldon be fried.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-20

the seeming habIIimens Of death, will reyvfy and
;spFing INTO life and beauty with increased activity
and the supremacy OF invigoratng sunshine and &C.
anal showers. will be less disturbed by the ADVENT
nous visits of coll and frost The hopes of the hus
handman will not be disappoined-Ihe sure words
.of prophecy nave promised him the seasons and The
fruits of industry While time exists summer
viii never cease 10 re"sit the earth and 10 dfuse
HE and animation upon the face of nature. The
fields shall be crowned with freshness and verdure;
ne flowers open their blushing petals to the verna
morn and the trees put forth their shadowy foliage
Our farmers predict with confidence, tina. the pre-
sent season. VIII he favorable one. The backward
ncss Of spring betokens a aus pcious summer,
and more sure probability that intervening lrosts
aad adverse changes Of temperature VIII not retard
he growth of Vegetation, after warm Weather com
mences.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-17

the provisions will es hSpetlsd q The ZINE and
place Of delivery and ell expenses 70 nc paid ny con
tractors until they deposited al sueh s,ofe
as may be designated by the agents OF the Depart
ment
The Commissary General reserves the privilege OF
increasing diminishing the quantities, or Of dlsPen-
sing with articles at any time before en-
,erng into contract and also Of increasing or reducing
the quantities of each delivery onethifd, subsequent
to contract, giving sixty days previous notice
Bidders, not heretofore contractors, are required 70
accompany their proposals with evidence of their abi
w. together with the of their suretiesi whose
responsibility be certified by the District Atlor-
ney, or by some person well known TO the Govern
ment otherwise their proposals will not he acted on
Advances cannot be made in any case ana esi,
dence Of inspection and full delivery will be required
at this office before requson will be made upon the
reasury for payment which will be effected IN sucn
public money as may be convenient 10 the points q
delivery the places Of purchase, or the residence O
the contractors at the option Of the Treasury Depart
ment.
No drafts on this office will be accepted or paid un-
der any circumstances.
Each proposal will be sealed in separate envelope
and marked Proposals for furnishing Army oupsiS'
ence." - = :, q
july 3-3tawt25Sept
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-17

ikbttisitt purtfektArkl ~ ttsL,r L.Ee
sALrs AT CalcAec and uiso (wfih az ~.
ception Of 75tetship "a ~ Range . ~ a.
Diron, Illinois, heretofore ddrertised 20 90
held in august, lS4l.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES
TINE Public Sale of lands directed BY the EHeca-
tive proclamation issued ON the 18th a February
1911 10 he held al the Land Office al Chisago IN NC
State OF Illinois, commencing on Monday, the ntAH.
day Of August next, Is, in consequence OF ufk'h'
representations from the settlers OF the injury ~hAa
viii result 10 them by insisting the sale Al ihs TIME
aforesaid hereby declared To be postponed Niih"u'
day.
Notice also given Of the indefinite posipcnemen,'
fr the same cause as the foregoing OF the enfe sale
directed by the proclamation aforesaid 10 be he'l al
The land Office at Diron, in the same state, com
mencnp on Monday, the sirteenh day OF Aug1si
NEXT with the exception of township frenfy,fo y Of
range nine E. the sale of which township viii be held
on the day heretofore ordered as aiofesad
The sale al the Land Office at Quincy IA the same
State Of fractional townships two and thee NJ boz
derine on the Illinois river Of range three east will
take place as ordered in the proclamation aforesaid
commencing on Monday, the sixteenth day OF Angus,
next.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington
this twenty ninth day of June, ammo Domlni 1911
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President
JAMES WHTcoMB,
July 3 Commis Of the General Land Office.