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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05
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PUBLIC MEETING

At general meeting of the citizens Of
Salem and its vicinity, held pursuant 10
notice at the house of Gen John Bullen on
the 3lst. day Of December 1910, David
b. Burnham was chosen Chairman. and
John CogSwel and Horatio C.. Train were
appointed Secretaries. The purpose of the
meeting being explained by Gen. John Bull
len, committee Of three were appointed,
consisting of Gen. John BuIen, Col. J. V.
Quarles and Aeohel w. Bcnham, to draft
resolutions expressive Of the sense OF the
meeting; who repol ted the following, (which
was unanimously accepted.
Whereas by Treaty and Stipulation be-
tween the General Government and the IN
dams of the Territory of Wiconsin, the
right OF hunting and fishing by the said
Indians has expired, and Whereas numer-
Gus Indians do still quarter among us for
the above purposes, and as is their well
known practice, DO every where sci fires
in our woods and prarics, thereby burning
our fences, our hay and grain, and in some
instances our buildings, and DESTROYING our
young groves of timber, TO the great dam
age oil our citizens And Whereas il is
a we'll known and established fact, that the
Indians and the whites, cannot peaceably
and prosperously 1--we at the same time, in
the same neighborhood, and as the Govern
ment has made ample provision for the re-
sidence Of the Wisconsin Indians beyond
the Mississippi, and has removed them TO
said residence where they refuse TO remain;
and further that our citizens (aIhough
greatly to be lamented and deprecated by
every good CITIZEN there are some unPrin-
cipled and wicked individuals, who allow
themselves in consequence ofthe aforesaid
injuries and mischiefs, TO become SO much
provoked and ncensed against them, thai
revenge by taking life has been threatened;
and further that there is reason to believe
that such threats have been put in execu-
ton. Your committee are therefore Of
opinion, that for the well being and sccuri-
tv of the Indians, as well as for the safety
Of our own citizens, the Indians ought not
to be permitted TO remain amongst US,
Therefore Resolved : That we will asa
community in future take all law full and
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05
FIRE IN CHICAGO.

On Monday of last week destructive
fire occurred in Chicago. 1t first broke
out in small grocery at the corner Of Lake
and La Sale streets, which was immedi-
atcly consumed, the fire communicating IL
self to the adjoining buildings. Before the
progress Of the fire could be stayed, some
fifteen or sixteen buildings on lake and la
sale streets were destroyed. Immediately
after the people had dispersed, another
alarm was sounded. A fire was breaking
out in another grocery from the over heat
ing Of the stove funnel, it was however got
under without any serious damage. The
whole estimated loss, aside from insuran-
ces is $50, 900.
An individual lying sick in one of the
houses which was consumed, was so badly
burned before he was rescued, that he is
not expected to recover. Another had his
arm broken by fall.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05
CONGRESS.

The proceedings Of Congress have thus
far been destitute of any special interest.
The first weeks Of the session, will as usu-
al be spent in preliminary matter. In the
Senate Mr.. Clay has introduced resolu-
ton TO repeal the sub-treasury law. The
discussion on the resolution, has elected
some of the most able talents on both sides
Of the question, in the Senate. Resolutions
respecting the future disposition of the pub
lie lands, similar to those before the Senate
at the last session, have been introduced
1t is extremely doubtful however. whether
any land bill, either on the prinbiclc of Mr..
Clay or Calhoun, will be passed during the
present scssion.-Rev. Mr.. Braxton has
been elected chaplain to the House, and
Rev. Mr.. Cookerman, to the Senate.
Mr. Benton of Missouri, has introduced
a bill in the Senate, 10 establish a perma-
nent presumption law. A vigorous effort
will De made during the present session to
obtain the passage of general Bankrupt
Law. Its difficult to predict what the fate
Of this bill will be; thus far, it has not been
made strictly g party question.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05
Southport Dec. 25, l840.
GENERAL EDUCATION-Nc. 6.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUC
TION


TlON.
MeSSrS. Editors:
perceive that some objections are raised
10 the appointment ola Superintendent, on
account Of the expense which will be in
Cured by the Territory for his support !;
| would therefore beg the Indulgence Of
your readers, while | revert again to this
subject, and endeavor TO remove this OBJ
Jection. | think it capable Of dcmonstra-
ton, that the expense incurred, will be
much more than saved to the Territory, by
the fruits of his labors in the several differ
ent ways.
In the first place, the Territory incars
annually on expense, of several thousand
dollars, for the support of common schools.
This money, IN many cases, is rendered
of little benefit, from the manner in which
the school is conducted know of instan-
ces at the present time in which the mere
intelligent families in district, have with
drawn their children from the public school,
because they were satisfied that they were
receiving more injury than benefit, from
their attendance. The difficulty might
arise either from want of sufficient knowl-
edge on the part Of the teacher, or from
want of acquaintance with the true princi-
Piles of school discipline, or from imperfect
views Of the nature Of his office. Now it
is evident, that any effort which would tend
to remove these difficulties, would be great
advantage, TO the districts, and that it would
be economy in them, to expend a portion
of their funds, in improving the qualifica-
tons Of their teacher. Can any one doubt
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05
COMMUNICATED.

WINTER EVENINGS IN SOUTHPORT-184l
AS winter has partially set in, and we
have much leisure time TO dispose Of before
spring, it may not be amiss 10 look around
and see what disposition we can make of
II to the best advantage. five pay no AT
tenton to society and its refnements, nor
allow ourselves time to devote to the culti-
walton of our intellectual characters, we
at once become sordid and avaricious, and
neither receive enjoyment from our assocl-
atoms, nor that Of others.
Having thus prefaced my communica-
ton, we will take a look around among the
seven evenings Of the week, and see what
materials we can find in this village, so
that we can take n medium course and
spend the evenings pleasantly and profta-
bly,. Many people at the East undoubtedly
suppose, that being isolated as we are, and
located on the western shore of Lake Mi
chigan we are deprived of all the means
of social, religious, and intellectual enjoy
ment. But they are quite mistaken. Co.
ming as we do from New England and
the Empire State, it is natural TO suppose
we brought with US our 8. Household Gods"
and a strong attachment to the institutions,
customs, and fashions of our own long re-
membered homes.
But to the subject. Sunday evening be-
ing the Lords, should be devoted to him :;
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l,270,167 l,l23,677
l,I23,6T

Harrison maj. $4,000
South Carolina which cast her vote for Mr.. Van
Buren, is omitted in the above bic. Her yo.e was
given by her legislature the popular vote could not
therefore be ascertaned.
In the Presidential contest in 1885, l,Jol ,298 votes
were cast in the contest 1894 44, were cast,
showing increase in four years of nearly one mil
lion of votes. Can it be possible that this asto-
nshing increase is the result of natural increase of
voters, and the bringing out of those who hang back
until times of great excitement! In 1886 Martin
Van Buren, received 1903, 587 votes, and elected
by a majority of % $40. In 1910 he received 49,
ca votes, and was defeated b. majority of III,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05
BRITISH CORN LAWS.

The influence of the laws Of Great Bril-
tain regulating trade, among the most
prominent Of which, are those dcnomna-
ted the "Corn Laws" is greater upon our
commercial interests than is generally I'M
derstood Our commerce with England is
of greater Importance, than with any other
nation on the globe: and whether the pres
ent laws Of trade which govern our com
mercial relations, are what they should be,
and whether their operation is beneficial
TO this nation, are enquiries which are eli
citing increased investigation. The popu-
lar theory of free trade, is in danger of
being pressed to extremes. Did every
other nation with which we have estab-
hshed commercial relations, leave trade
free TO regulate itself, there might be some
pausibi ity in the argument, that the Uni
ted States should give free federation TO
trade; but even then, tho policy Of with
drawing all protection from every kind of
productive interest, might be justly ques-
toned. But il so happens that every ma
lion Of Europe, with which we hold COM
mercial relations, has lis own peculiar laws
regulating trade-imposing duties and res
trictions: thus our agricultural and manu-
featuring productions, arc more or less
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05

ure must be adopted TO increase the revenue
in order to support the government after
the year 1S41. OF the measures which
which have been proposed for this purpose,
there are but two prominent ones: |. Dir
rect taxation: 2. An increase Of impost du-
ties. 1t is needless to say, that the first of
these measures will never be adopted, no
matter what party comes into power. The
tariff might be judiciously modified, SO as
TO relieve the government from its pecuni
airy embarress ment, and at the same time
render effective aid, by encouraging many
branches of American industry, which are
now in their infancy. A protective duty
is not an aggression upon national or indi-
vidual rights; with us, it is a defensire
measure. So long as we reEnaia a com
mcrcial nation, our trade cannot be said TO
be upon free and equitable principles, while
other nations strictly maintain their impost
laws, and exclude many Of our productions
and we receive theirs without any restric-
tons. England rigidly enforces her cora
laws, and levies her imposts upon the pro-
auctions Of other nations; and if We have
any regard to matters of loss and gain, our
impost acts must be Of a corresponding, char
acter. If there are those who would have
us draw conclusions different from these,
they must first show us that "fgures lie :"
We have no disposition to~enter into a
controversy with the Milwaukee Sentinel,
on the subject of the public buildings. But
little good we imagine would result from
it. Any candid mind that will take the
trouble to examine the report Of the legis-
lative committee on the subject, made a
year or two since, will have no difficulty in
placing proper estimate on the Sentinel's
assertion, that the sole design Of the legs-
lature in removing the old board Of COM
missioners, was 10 iniure the standing Of
our delegate. If the facts there disclosed
under oath, were not sufficient to create Il
reasonable doubt Of the ability and honesty
Of the old board OF commissioners, and to
induce the legislature having in view the
interests Of the people, to remove them, we
should like to know what would be requi-
red. The Sentinel makes its assertions in
the face of fearful weight of facts, and
whilst the facts exist, we shall not trouble
ourselves with useless controversy, but
content ourselves by pointing to them, when
circumstances demand. |reci
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05

Our readers will perceive that our col
umns are destitute OF Legislative proceed
ings this week; the cause Of this, the pub
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-23

INDIA.-The accounts from India scarcely en-
able us to mcclure with probability the re-
suits of present disturbances. The king Of Siam
is said to have espoused the of the Chinese,
ard Dost Mahommed, after gaining signal adj
vantages over the British, is reported TO have
been defeated, wounded, and driven off the
scene of war But Afghanistan is like to give
the British more permanent trouble than any of
their previous conquests. 1t is easy to say that
they have been imprudent in pushing their vie
tories across the Indus. They could not help
il. They must either advance or retreat. Per-
STA and Russia were melting the Afghans to in
sultthe English and were gradually preparing
through them way fer effective operations at
some future day upon India. The surrounding
tribes saw the appar, Mt disgrace of the British
and were beginning to lose confidence in them,
and thus the latter were driven into war in
which little can be gained, much must be vast
ed and, some predict, all may be lost
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ALARMING no THE WORLD,

TRsR, EVERY WORD TREE.
II has been computed that three touTts of that p0r-
III ton of the human family, who or less III
disposed the greater part of their lives their suffer-
ins to the and abuse Of Mercury and other Mine
rails administered TO Them during sickness, either by
tending physicians, or through the medium of medi-
zines pills. Liquid, Sc. &e prepared by the unskilful
orignoranI, and who combine with them Mercury and
other minerals, entertaining as they do the dangerous
and murderous doctrine; that they must
"KILI. OR CUREr,
Beware. then, how you trust 10 such Preparations
IT'S true, they kill or cure" and you now and then
hear of the ees bur nave hca of the ksd and
oofded, those whose constitutions completely
destroyed and broken dswn.
The safest best, and NEST efscucious Pills now in
existence are DR.. Ledy's Blood Pills, component
part of which is Sarsapafa. II s useless here to
the gosd qualities, comment upon the medicinal vr
tues ofthese Pills the public are fully aware Of them
Suffice il TO say that they are sn eficetua
PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD and RENOp.dTOR
OF THE SYSTEM
Whether employed for Pugation or az purifer Of the
blood and animal fluids, they efectua, Possessing
they do combined properties not contained in any 9th
err Pills, and may be employed By both young and old
male and female under all circumstances and without
restraint rei diet, occupation, and without fear of
producing debility, or fear ofcatehing cold.
As numerous certificates from individuals and physi
clans have been from time to time published, and tire
Character of the Pills so well known is only necessa
ry to inform the public where thoy may De procured
genuine.
H. ST. Personally appeared before me, Of the Al
dermen of the city oil Philadelphia, Or. NJ B. Leidy
who on his solemn oath doth decsre and swear, that
in the composition of the Sarsapara Blood Pills, ma
nufactued by him only there is not contained iercuy
or The Minerals or any drug whatever, unrendy, deu
gerous, or delcteHous 10 the human -s- -.c1,
@. BRAZER, Alderman.
lgy-PRICE Is CENTS A. Box.-f0
They are prepared and sold, wholesale and reial at
Dr. LEiDY's HEALTH EMPORIUM, No. lsl North
tsOR s By oiGT URs ..nsr of Pratt Stree, and
tizsrs. tlo
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SHTPPING CORD.
PORT or BALTIMORE, JANUARY Is, 1871.
ARRIVED,


Brig Athena, H0ves, fin Boston
Brig Opelousas, Forrest, fm Savannah
schr Herald, Crockett, I'm lew Orleans
Capt. Turner reports heTm brig, probably the In
de pendenee, FIN Havana,) with signal flying of The
lower end OF Kent Isand-could NOT go TO hsr Assist
aRce, being short of wsodi supp sed her to be an
PscEhOntas OF nnapOlis, at O'Clock p. "a The Re-
lief will 90 down Is-day.
Much drift ice in the bay.
CLEARED,
Sehr VirmsdeIla, WEIGH, Norfolk aBd Petersburg
schr Branch T. Hurt, Edmonason, Alexandra, D
The brig C;sA sunpter, Hobbs, ofsnd fa Baltimore,
arrived nj Charleston jan is
The sesr PantalsoE, Webster, hence At st Angus
tine, Fla, Jan
ST Augustine, Fla, oth Jan
GAsTINE, Jan I4-An Martha and Pslapseo, frsn
szNEWPoRT, Jan l0-Ar brig Gauges, I'm Mobile for
NEW YORK, Jan sl-Bhg Cesar, I'm AngosIurs.-
Left Am
Brig Ann Louisa, fms Sunderland
Jaa II, nssn-CId brig wslngsIey, st Marks, ia
Below, ship Europe, I'm Liverpool, via Halifax 18th
inst, where she put in for provisions Also ship and
PHILADELPHIA, Jan a2-Cls sshr Henry Cope,
Attakapas, Ls
RICHMOND, Jan 2s-Arr sehr Patrick Henry, from
Baltimore
Sid brig Orleans, New Orleans
schr JOhR Stull, Philadelphia
Schr Mary Catherine, Baltimsre
CHARLESTON, Jan l5-Arr brig Gen Sumter, from
Baltimore
The chip Lancashre, fn Liverpool, below at Sa-
vannah on the 7th inst il charge of Henry Bradford
first mate, Capt George Barei, Jr. having been by
unaninous consent OF passengers and crew, deprived
Sf the command
ALEXANDRIA, Jan 2l-sld packet schr President,
New York
Schr Diana, Piatka, Fa
NORFOLK, Jan l9-Arr Br barsue Elizabeth, A DIS
fin London
In Hampton Roads-barque Ida, and packet brigs
fin Baltimore, bound to Boston
Sid ship William Engs, for Havana
Cid schr Bunker Hill, West Indies
Sci John Rowlett, I'm Baltimore
SAVANNAH, Jan l4-An Br ship Laurel, from Liv-
erpoOl
ST. AUGUSTINE, Jan e--Arr schr PantalOon, from
Baltimore
Sid schr Ceylon Baltimore
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From the Boston Gazette.

"We understand that Samuel Williams, Esq,
formerly distinguished banker in London, died
in this city early on Saturday morning. In
I820-23, no man in the CONNER cial world filled
so large space in the public eye as he. OF
ate years he has been mere "walking sha-
dow about town." but we doubt not that some
able pen will do justice to his memory"
Mr. Williams name is probably well known
to all who transacted business in London from
1900 to 1920 We remember to have heard
many years since, and recently, we think, we
read an anecdote of Mr. Williams first voyage
across the Atlantic, which we repeat as we re-
member it.
One dark, stormy night, while at sea, Mr..
Williams left his berth below with an inter
ton of repairing 70 the deck of the vessel. He
assembled the companion-way, tplace of en-
trance to, and egress from, the ships cabin)
feeling his way along Ill utter darkness. The
storm was bowling, and every rope above him
seemed struag to some strange melody, while
the spray was dashing wildly over the bows
of the ship. Just as Mr.. w. reached the deck,
the darkness on one side seemed to thicken,
and the noise of the water to come in more if
regularly; suddenly ropes passed over the head
and along the breast of the astonished man.
He seized them almost Involuntary, and held
them with con vuisise 8 asp. An awful crash
followed, and he was borne on yard by the IIg-
Slng on WHICH uS HUI sciZSu, White tue aeCk
Which had sustained his feet had sunk beneath
him.
A larger vessel had run down his owa, and
he and perhaps another were saved as by mir
acle to tell the sto of destruction, for the lar
ger ship vent booming onward in her course,
and not cry was heard from the perishing men,
nor was remnant found of the shattered bark.
All were
" In the deep bessm of the ossaH buried"
We tell the story as we recollect it. Pro-
baby some of our Boston friends will have it
more nearly cor sct.-N. Y Com. .4dr.
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ATEw BOOKS.-The Flag Ship, or, Voyage
IN ar ufd the World in tho United States Frgate
Columbia, attended BY her c0nso,t the SoOp 81 Wax
John Adams and bearing the broad peHnant OF COmmO
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to the Squadron.
Shetland and the shetianders, the Northern Cir
cult oy Catllarng Sinclair. author of Modern Accent
plishAlehts, &c,
Scotland and the Scotch or the Western Circuit, by
the author.
The Family of HeatheTdar; or, the influence of
Christian Principles, by Mrs. Colonel Mackay.
The Dew of Israel aud the Lily of God; or, Glimpse
Of the Kingdom of Grace, by DR.. +. w. Kruunaviier,
author of f'Ejah the Tishbite - &c.
The Hearts Ease; or, remedy against all trouble,
with consolaory discourse particularly directed 70
those who have lost their friends ans rciaos by
Simon Patrick, d. D.
Memoirs Of the Rev. Charles Rsbett, d. D., nte
President of Dickinson College, by samuel Miller, d.
D., Professor in the Theological Seminary, Prlg 0ny
New Jersey.
The Complete Works of Thomas Chalners, D n.
and L. D.. Professor of Theology in the Univerrty
OF Edinburgh and corresponding member OF The Roy al
institute c, Franc0- vols.
The Young Man frem Home, by John Angel IHn,es.
Feed my Lambs, by Daniel Wilson, d. D. Bishop OF
Calcutta
Sowing and ReHping; or, What will come of II. by
Mary Hewitt, author OF Strive ana Thrive, &c. sU-
rowing, yet rejoicing, or narrative of recent
sive bereavements III a Minister'S Faulty.
Al GA further supply Of Phillips Devotional
Guide, The n 3rtIas, The Mays aid The l., aIas
James Anxious Inquirer.
Just received. aud for sale by
ARMSTRONG & BERRY
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NnTICE

YEyHB undersigned, Owners of the Washington
Il Chronicle) have made an assignment Of their ac-
counts and assets to CHARLES 3. FOWLER, Esquire,
of Baltimore for the benefit of their creditors All col
ectors and others indebted will please oberve that said
Fowler has appointed JAMES H. HAMILTON (now OF
Baltimore,) his agent, 70 whom all payments are 10
questod to be made. ]. II. HAMILTON.
u. w. DENHAM.
P.s. j. II. HAMILTON continues his agency foi
settling Gen. nUPT GREENS accounts, made during his
residence in Washington city.
naIs;u,nrn Oath Sent IA10
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE.
A GOOD FARM HAND, for term Of years,
n servant man, about IS Year, Of age last Februa-
~ having five years TO serve flom thai time, He u
smart and activs-v,ss raised In the country farm
and has never LIVED IN the city, Fer furths nforma-
ton apply to L. F. SEQ TITS General SIsys Agency,
and Intsieens@ Ofse old establishment, No 9, West
ysrssssss sss, h@ssnt II ss nsws~s CIV Hossh -
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FUNHE subscribers have opened this day a part of
IL their fall supply 0 Brussels CARPETING, direct
importation which, addition TO their former stock
makes their assortment very complete. Persons in
Want will do wcIlte give them call.
MCDOWELL GABLE,
a0s Baltimore street,
suee ofposite Hanover 81,
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SHOE STORE.
JOSEpH ri, TOY.

JOSEPH Ne TOts
OFFERS his services to his friend: and the pub
NBlic, as COLLECTION OF ACCOUNTS, such as Annui-
Ties, House and Ground Rents, Merchants, and ether
bills, and Accounts generally.
He may be found at his residence, Salisbury street
two doors from High street, or at Mr. John D. Toys
Printing Office, corner Of ST. Paul and Market strcets,
orders left at either place will be promptly Attend
ed to.
RErEkEse
F.Lueas, Jn Alex. Brown X Son,
Christian Keenef, Joseph Gushing,
Thos. Wilson s. Co. Armstrong s. Berry.
Dee 80. DIFF
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FEMALE TEMPERANCE AssoCIATIoN.-A meet
ing of this association is to take place In Wilk's
street church this evening. The meeting will
be addressed by the Rev S. X. Jennings.
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= IMPORTANT To ii BALTIMORE ST.
= The success of DAVi5ON'S Muscular Guide in
aking beautiful business ritng, may be earned By
c aling upen Van Brunt Adams, Lexington street..
liz