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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-11

CONSTABLES' & SIlERIFFS' BLANKS
lor sas n he Spcctxfcr Office.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

turday, informing that body that the Pre-
sident had approved the Bill distributing
the proceeds of the public lands. The
Globe remarks that this most unauspicious
of all Mr.. Clay's measures, as it regards
the policy of the Government will go far
towards celebrating the demarca,ion be-
tween the Federal and State Governments,
SO essential to the preservation Of our hap
Ply system. 1t is, in fact, directly and
permanently putting the State Government
on the Federal revenue for support, and to
very great extent, as the debate has
shown, upon the customs. The great eff
feet of the measure is to make the Gene
raj Government impose the taxes which
the State Legislatures are 10 dispose of,
but will not take the responsibility of levy
ing on the people, for the purposes for
which they would apply them.
In the Senate on Saturday, Mr. CLAW
made an expose of the condition of the
Treasury, and an alarming statement it
was. He estimated the actual revenue for
the first half of the year 1871, al ST ,643,-
600, and the expenditures for The same Pc
Rod at $l4, 431 showing an ercess of
expenditure orer rcrenue for the first half
Of l04l, of $6,7S9, 437! He then cstima-
ted the public revenue for the last half of
184l, supposing the Revenue Bill not TO
pass, at 81, CO5,0 26, and the expenditure
for the same period at SIC, ZIG ,56O-show-
ing an excess Of expenditure for that period
of S9,l11, 534-and making the whole
total amount Of ercess of expenditure orer
income for the gear 1871, SIS, 200, OIL
or in round numbers, sixteen millions of
doltdrsU This statement, it should be
added, does not include the expenses of the
Extra Session, which will carry the amount
OF excess to Seventeen miUiOnSi This, we
take it, is the commence ment Of 'retrench-
naent and reform'-lhe opening of that en-
tertalnment, to which the people were in
vlted. In the course Of his remarks, Mr.
Clay stated that at the next session another
loan would be indispensable.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

IowA.-The people Of Iowa Territory,
are agitating the subject Of their admission
into the Union as state. Among the pa
pers published in that Territory, we notice
"The Territorial Gazette" "Iowa Argus"
and Bloomington Herald, have declared in
favor Of becoming a State. The reasons
urged by the people Of Iowa in favor Of
asking admission in into the Union, are
equally applicable TO the people Of Wis
consn. They complain that they have not
that weight Of power in the Unon which
their relative importance demands-,hey
have no voice in international questions in
either house Of Congress pertaining 10
their interests, or the welfare Of the coun-
try at large. And however efficient and
talented may be their delegate, he occu-
pies only the station Of a supplicant, and
not legislator. An admission into the
Union, would entillc the territory TO two
senators, which would give to the people
numerical power in the Senate Of the
United States, equal to the "Empire State"
Of New York.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

McLEoD.-The session of the Court at
which Mcleod was to have been brought
to trial, was commenced at Utica on the
9th Of the present month. Chief Justice
Samuel Nelson, presiding-John c Spen-
Ger, is the council for the prisoner. The
result Of the trial will be regarded with in
tense interest throughout this country and
in England. There is no probability that
there will be any further postponement Of
the case; therefore the public will soon be
made acquainted with the result Of this
long vexed question.
There is no doubt an homes. difference
of opinion in this country, with respect to
the jurisdiction of the courts of New York
in this matter. From recent discussion
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28
MARKET.
may occu

Since the arrival Of the Great Western
from Europe, there has been a further do
cline of wheat in the eastern market. Al
though accounts seem to indicate a shor,
crop in Great Britain, still it is no believed
that prices in England will warrant expor-
tation from this country to any great extent.
Wheat is selling at IS cts. in this place.
At Chicago, the price Of wheat has fallen
to IS cts. The price Of flour has fallen
one dollar on the barrel in Detroit within
the last few days.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28
THE CABINET.

AS was expected, in consequence of the
second veto, President Tylers's cabinet has
dissolved, Every member, with the ex-
ception Of Mr.. Webster, has resigned.
The letters Of resignation of some of the
members, and particularly Mr.. Ewings',
were uncommonly severe. The President
was dashed in no measured terms for da-
ring to obey the dictates of his conscience
in preference to the dictates Of party. A
majority o'the wing members of Congress
are out on the President in an address, in
which they hoist the following as the whig
flag for 1874: "The will Of the nation I'M
controlled by the will Of ONE MAN: one
Presidential term, a frugal government,
and no Sub Treasury, open or or covert,
no government bank, but an institution ca
pable Of guarding the peoples treasury,
and administering to the peoples wants"
The party that elected Gen. Harrison has
resolved into its original elements, and we
think with no present prospect of a reun-
ion. The extra session commenced with
dscord in the ranks of the dominant party,
which has ended in open rupture and dis
memberment. Who can doubt but the de-
mocracy, moving under the common bond
Of principle, will again be at the head Of
government, at the cnl of the present pre-
sidental term Why Mr.. Webster still
holds on to his place is a question: some
say that he is unequivocally opposed TO the
policy of Mr.. Clay, others, that he consid-
ers Mr. Tyler rather weak subject, and
holds on TO his place as the safeguard Of
the Union. The names of the new cabi-
net are,
WALTER FORWARD, (Pa) Sec. Treasury,
JOHN M'LEAN, (Ohio) Sec. of Var,
ABEL P UPsHUR, VA. Sec Of Nary,
HUGH S LEGARE, rs. Carr Atty Gen.
CHARLES WIcKLIFFE, (Ky) p. NJ, Gen.
Some Of these names stand high in Anne
rican history. They are all no doubt gen.
tlemen of high ability, and capable of fill
ling we'll the stations to which they have
been appointed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

DisgracetM Riot--Cincinnati has Just
been the scene of one of the most Disgrace
full riots which ever occurred in this coun-
try. 1t continued several days, the laws
and all civil authority being lrampled I'M
der foot and Of no effect. The origin of
the affair appears to have been quarrel
between few individuals and some ne
groes, but it finally changed into gene
raj set 10" against the negroes and abo-
lltlonists by their opposers. The buildings
OF many OF the negroes were torn down;
the office of the Phiianthroplst was destroy
ed and the press thrown into the river:
firearms were used on both sides, the as
sallants dlscharging a cannon several
times loaded with boiler punchings, &C.;
and quite a number were killed on both
sides. 1t appears TO have been an effort
to rid the city of negroes and abolitionis,s.
The rioters having satisfied themselves,
gave way, and at the latest dates the city
was tolerably tranquil.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

We were much surprised by reading article in
the first number of the Southport American. directed
against the editors of the Telegraph. We not
alone in surprise, for what had done to call forth
such torrent Of Indignation an almost universal
mystery and many and divers the questions pro-
pounded to US, touching the nature of the sin had
committed, when we had committed it, &c. &c. The
article which has called forth the ire of the editors
of the American, we presume was which appeared
in the Telegraph some some three four weeks SINCE
very general in its nature touching the liability of press
established by stock companies, to fall and the con-
seqent danger of PERSONS losing his subscription il
paid in advance and cautioning people to their
judgment, by which they might be aware Of the sabi-
lily of press, and the danger, if any, Of making pay
ment in advance. This article was originated from
remarks and complaints made in presence and hea
ring by persons who had paid for papers and by the
failure fthe press had never received them and more
particularly have such complaints been general since
the failure of the late Milwaukee Sentinel, which was
established in the manner we have mentioned. The
article would have been written and published, if the
establishment Of the American had never been thought
Of and in fact published, when whIgs and those
who ought to know expressed strong doubts in of
flee as whether the press would arrive 1t was pub
lished for benefit and for the injury of no one and
the experience of many in our community can at
test the truth of the matter contained in the article
We cannot reply to the editors in the spirit with
which we have been attacked. Conscious of having
done nothing wrong and which conscience does
not sanction, not prepared to indulge in any Bit
ter remark or invective. We consider it as evidence
of O bad cause or of secret consciousness of guilt
when person departs from the strict line of proprety
in his remarks, and it seems TO from the extreme
sensitiveness of the editors Of the American and the
tone Of their article that the remarks wemade gener
al they in their nature they have felt to tain
individual application 1t has however, been sug.
gested to US, that the article in the American was de-
signed more TO excite sympathy in their favor than
aught else. 1t may be so, but rather disposed
10 look upon it the result Of wantuness of dis
position. The editor was probably anxious to try his
powers in that peculiar department of composition and
was too impatient to wait for real cause. VAN man
dressed in little brief authority will sometimes play
fantastic tricks. But whatever the motive NAV have
been 1t is immaterial U.S. it does not alter the rect
tude Of our own intentions
1t is not our purpose TO be led into newspape: broi
When our cause and principle are attacked, we shall
be ready to defend it; when are individually at.
tackled we shall be SILENT for as long as we have no.
thing to accuse ourselves of shall not fear the at
tacks Of others.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP
BRITANNIA.

The Steamship Britannia, R. d. Cleand,
commander, arrived in Boston on thursday
morning, Sept. Q, at ten minutes past four.
She left Liverpool on the 10Th August.
The general European news is not par
ticularly important, and the Intelligence
from Great Britain is much Of the same
character as before received. Pertinent
was to meet on the 10Th Of August, and the
first business would be the election Of
Speaker. The members wonld then be
sworn in by the Lord Steward, and on the
Oath her Majesty would open the session
by commission" and the royal speech
would then be delivered from the throne.
Then will follow great political struggle
Of ten days duration, which will probably
end in the resignation Of the Wings and
the installation Of the Tories. The arrival
Of the next steamer will therefore be look
ed for with great interest.
We are panied to find that great alarm
is manifested for the harvest in almost ev-
cry part of the United Kingdom; the con-
tinued wet and cold weather having near
ly destroyed the crops. In the meantime
trade continues in the same deplorable state
and the distress amongst operatives and the
poor people generally is unusually severe
The Mcleod question has again been
agitated.and it was said that fifteen ships of
war had been sent to onr coast! For par
tieulars on this and other subjects we re-
fer our readers to our synopsis Of the news.
In the afternoon Of the 18th Of August;
it was confidentlw asserted here, says the
London Morning Herald, by generally
we'll informed and most respectable mer-
chants, that five ships Of war had been Or
dered TO proceed Immediately to the coast
OF the United States, and that they were
there to be joined by ten other vessels of
her Malesty's navy from foreign stations.
The object Of the alleged mission of this
armament to the American shores. # was
added, was to receive Mr.. Fox, should the
refusal Of the renewed demand for the re-
lease, which it is said he is instructed TO
make, OF Mr.. Mcleod, compel the British
Representative to withdraw from Wash
lngton, and afterwards to adopt such hos
tile proceedings as may be deemed indis-
penslble tor the vindication of the honor
OF the British Crown, which has been SO
wilfully and wantonly attacked by the Am
erlcan people and government in the per-
son OF its subject-Alexander Mcleod
We have stated the rumor, which we be-
live proceeded from no interested, excited.
or preludiced source. In thus giving 10 it
publicity, however probable we may think
1t, we add no voucher for its absolute truth
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

PROGRESS OF LYNCH LAw.-lt is an un-
deniable truth that there is an increasing
spirit aboad, which disregards the suprem-
acy of the law, and assumes to right pub
lie and private wrongs, independent of tri-
bunals--civil or military. Scarcely week
passes by without our reading of some ap-
palling outrage committed by those, who
have taken justice out of the hands Of the
law, and instituted lynch tribunal Not
many years since instances Of the exer-
else Of lynch law, were few and far be-
tween-more recently, they are multiply
ing with fearful progress.-The enemies
Of republican governments abroad, will
doubtless attribute this state of things to
the peculiar genius Of our institutions
They will call it the fault of Republics
These charges no American is prepared
to admit But while we repudiate the idea
that lynch law is an evil attendant upon
our peculiar form Of government, VIC ought
to be ready to give some explanation of the
causes which produce this growing evil in
our country 1t is generally conceded that
we we as nation are progressing in pub
lie morals; education, temperance and
sobriety, and the various benevolent and
Philanthropic institutions Of the day, are
advancing with the most cheering indica-
tons of the happiest results. Why then
is it, that respect for the laws of the land
is continually Iessening? This is grave
question and one which Immediately con-
Germs the future welfare Of tile American
people.
The city Of Cincinnati which sustains
high reputatson for public morals, has re-
Gently been the scene of lynch law in the
most appalling degree. For more than
twelve hours the city authorities were set at
defiance by the mob, and lawless violence
triumph over law. But the most unparal-
leled case of wholesale lynching, has re-
Gently been perpetrated on the Mississippi.
More than sixty persons who were charged
with gambling, nterfeiting &C., were
drowned in the river without the forms of
of trial, or any regard to the due process
Of law. Indeed the number Of outrages of
this description which have recently oc-
cured, it would be too tedious to capitulate.
The frequency Of these occurrences it is
feared, has tendency TO lessen in the pub
lie mind, that feeling Of alarm and abhor-
renee with which they should be regarded
If the spirit Of lynch law continues to pro-
gress throughout the country in the ratio
it has done for the last few years, we shall
at no distant day be involved in the most
fright(ul condition of anarchy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

Horse Killed By Flies.-A few days
ago some gentlemen in Canton started in
a wagon, with their guns on hunting ex-
curslon. They drove into the woods, ard
having tied the horse TO tree, proceeded
on their excursions. After an absence OF
two or three hours, they returned 10 the
wagon and found the horse dead. They
got a farrler to examine him, who, on
opening his body found it destitute of blood,
the flies having sucked i. all out of him, so
as to cause his death. His hide external
y, was wet all over with blood. The horse
was valued at $500 Boston Trans GRIP
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

in fact had he shadow Of right TO retain
them if they were public. 1t must strike
every one as a most high handed and un
warrlntable assumption, that none but an
officer ready to violate his official obligation
at the beck Of an individual would be guilty
Of. We find in the history Of all usurp-
ers,in their wars upon the people, that their
first acts were to draw around them set
of ready tools to do their bidding, and screen
them from merited indignation. James D
Doty has got his tools around him, selected
from the most obnoxious men that can be
found, and who may be supposed to have
the least respect for themselves, to do his
bidding, and is prepared to wage war upon
the people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

We had intended to say few words to
the Democrats Of Racine and the adjoining
cuunties, this week. The hurry ofelection
and press Of other matter, prevents US from
any extended remark. AS is generally
known, whig press has been established
at this place: the wings have no longer
necessity, nor, VIC presume, desire to use
the columns Of the Telegraph; we are re-
leased from all obligation, and proclaim
the Telegraph henceforlh Democratic
sheet 1t is from the Democrats of Racine
and adjoining counties that we appeal for
support, and we appeal with confidence,
as we believe we know their disposition to
support democratic sheet at this point
VIII our democratic friends exert them
selves in our favor: it would take we know
but a trihing exertion to increase our list
10 considerable extent, and much benefit
to the cause depends upon the efficient
support of an organ.
1t is proper to say, that whilst the Tele-
graph will firmly and to the extent Of its
ability, support the cause, it will by no
means lose sight Of the great ends, which
we believe it has heretofore advocated with
success; viz: the development Of the re-
sources Of our immediate section and terri
tory generally, and the consequent imme-
datc benefit Of all classes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28
THE TELEGRAPH.
r4c2asOcsgs5c KeNCiise.

Racine has exceeded the most sanguine
expectations Of the democracy. From the
partial returns we have received we think
the old veterans majority cannot be less
than 2Ce, it will be more if any thing.
If the same spirit which has animated the
democracy of Racine has been genera
throughout the territory, Gen Dodge will
be handsomely elected. The democratic
triumph in Racine is complete: beyond al
expectation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28
The Distribution BILL.-The Distri

The Distribution BILL.-The Distri-
button bill which has now become the law
Of the land, is one Of TIE most important
acts passed during the past session Of Con-
gross. Although we were never in favor
of the distribution principle, but since it has
become a law, it may not be undressing to
examine some Of its principles and prospec-
tive operations. There are considerations
growing out Of the distribution act, which
materially effect our interests as Terri.
tory, and it is not improbable that these
considerations, will have an important bear
ing upon the question Of our admission in
TO the Union. If the act does not become
nudity by the operation of some Of its
contingent provisions, or by subsequent c-
gislaton: then certainly will it el1ec! our
future policy.
The quantity Of lands belonging to the
United States, both surveyed and unsur-
veyed, which remain unsold is estimated
at 215,000,000 acres. OF this quantity
there are probably about 80, 900, 900 with
in the limits Of Wisconsin, including the
lands surveyed and unsurveyed. The nett
proceeds Of the lands in Wisconsin, if sold
at the minimum price; deducting contn-
gences of every kind, would be at least
$3O,000,o0O. although it is not presumed
that all Of these lands will be sold at the
minimum price within the next twenty i've
or perhaps fifty years-stili it is reasona-
Die to suppose that large quantities will be
disposed Of annually.
1t is estimated that the sum Of s., 900
600 arising from the sale Of public lands,
viii be distributed annually among the sew
Cral states and territories, according TO their
representative population. Ofths amount
Wisconsin will come in for share of about
IS goo, which swil be actually less than
one per cent on the probable amount Of
sales, which will be annually effected in
the Territory. This is indeed but a small
plttance, in consideration of the proportion
which this Territory, will contribute TO the
general fund for distribution
But suppose the distribution principle
should continue to remain the settled poll
cy of the government, would it not be for
our interest 10 become a Statel By the
first section Of the act, the new states are
entitled TO the sum Of ten per cent on the
amount Of sales, which shall be made with
in their respective limits. Suppose the
nett proceeds of the sale Of public lands in
Wisconsin, 10 amount to half q million dol
lars annually; we should receive $50 900
per annum. This sum would be in add-
ton TO the amout which we would receive
under our representative population
The act also provides that the new states
shall receive 500, 900 acres of land, inclu-
ding those which have already been gran
ted them. Wisconsin has already received
about 10000 acres Of the public lands
the balance Of lands to which we arc o.,
titled, it would certainly be good policy TO
locate as soon as practicable.-W shall
resume this subject mole extensively here
after.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

The American speaks Judge Doiy as known to
unpopular with portion of the wings. What COM
mentary is this upon the acts of the present admins
traton. Nothing heard before election but pro-
LESSONS of regard for the people; nothing was TO be
done but with the sanction of the people, yet Cover
nor is placed over us who is not only universally de-
spsed by his political opponents. but in the language Of
the American is unpopular with portion of his own
party; and to make for this man one was reno
we'd, who not only had the appreciation of his po
cal friends but also of the honest portion of his op
ponents Can there be stronger proof of the alsy Of
wing professions of regard for the people. We doubt
much whether a set of men unprincipled or who
hold their Offices directly opposition the will
of the people, than those at the head of affairs in this
territory, can be found.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-28

MICHAEL MYERS, has been appointed by
the Governor, Sheriff of Racine CO. vice
E. k. Hugunin, removed. We expected
of course, Mr.. Hugunn being democrat,
would be prescribed, but Mr.. Doty has GER
tainy departed from a general rule in APP
pointing Mr.. Myers, for we believe Mr..
Myers to be not only an honest man, but
the choice Of his party.