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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
DEMOCRATIC TOWN MEETING.

At q meeting Of the Democratic electors of tho town
of Southport convened in pursuance of the call of
the Town Committee SAMUEL HALE, Jr was
called 10 the Chair, and G. Latham Sholes, appoint,
ed Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the meeting TO be
for the purpose of omlnang delegates 10 the County
Convention, to be held in pursuance of tho call of the
County corresponding committee.
On motion of G.. Davis, q committee of three, q
town corresponding committee was appointed by the
chair, viz: c. Davis, ID. G. Smith and E. Steele
On motion of T.. Steel the expression of the meeting
was taken the SUI" ect of the veto message, when
three hearty cheers given for President Tyler
in his course in relation to Mr.. CLAWS Bank.
On motion of &. Davis, committee Of vigilance Of
seven for the town was appointed by the chair, as
follows: H. b. Tousl ee, Peter Mart in, II. III. Dem
ing, Hiram Ball. G.. Latham Sholes, Garfield Marsh,
and George Bennett
motion was made that committee Of five be ap
pointed by the chair, TO nominate delegates TO the
County Convention Pending this motion, discus
sor was then had to whether it would not be bet =
ter there being ample tme to adj ourn the meeting
for the present. that Democrats of the town OF South
port out of thu village may have time and bet
ter opportunity TO attend When it finally az reed
that The meeting do adjourn, to meet again Satur-
cay next September 4th, at o'clock IN the afternoon
and il further earnestly requested that Democrats
from the country, far possible do attend that
time and place. for the purpose of sending delegates
to The County Convention.
The meeting then adjourned.
SAMUEL. HALE, Jr. Chairman.
LATHAM SHoLEs, Secretary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

fit but not with corporations, they can 60 on as
they please, they canno, be proclaimed bankrupt by
the creditor, but while the officers reap the benefits Of
swiHdling operation, they can laugh at the ru-
in of their creditors The democrats opposed the
bill on this account II has probably ere this become
a law.
Kendall's Exposi,ot defines distribution TO be q
smooth faced plausible rogue, who while he presents
you ten dollars with one hand, picks your pockets of
fifteen, with the other. The public lands were coded
TO the general government by the individual states
by compact for purposes of revenue. The dis,ribu-
ton bill divides The. proceeds OF the public lands
again among the states. The revenues of the Go
vernment are derived from customs, sales of lands,
SC What is taken from the revenue by dividing
the proceeds of public lands must he made up by an
increase OF customs-an increase of duties such
necessary articles as we obliged TO import State
revenues are raised by taxes on real and personal
property This distribution will reduce the tax ofihe
rich man " no owns his houses and lands, in the
states, while The poor man make up the deiicen
cy TO The general government, by paying two or
three cents per pound on his coffee, tea, &c. &c.
What kind ola bank bill will receive the sanction
of President Tyler, we DO not know. Dir. Clay will
probably be called npon for further compromise,
and we doubt much if bank be chartered, particu-
ary this session.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

The subject Of rail roads was never more
| the engrossing topic Of the day, than it is
now in New York and New England. AL
most every mail informs US of some new
projected route, and of the progress Of rail
road operations. The time is not distant
when every village Of the State Of New
York, will have the advantages of railroad
communication-,he country will be ira
versed in every direction, and the facilities
Of travel and trade, will be increased 10 q
degree of perfection, which the world has
never witnessed. By nature no portion OF
the United States, presents so few obstruc-
ton to railroads as the west. The want
of capital, the sparseness Of population.
and the expenditures incident to a new
country in order to the convenience and
necessities Of the people, have hitherto
prevented the undertaking Of railroads. -
The increasing demand of trade however,
together with the increase Of population,
will soon bring into action sulfic;ency Of
capital and enterprise, adequate to the con-
struction Of railroads in Wisconsin, whcrc-
ever the wants OF business require them
A Milwaukee paper urges the necessity
of railroad from that place to Beloit, and
speaks Of such an enterprise as one Of par
amount Importance TO the Rock River
country. The reasons in favor of such
an enterprise may possibly appear very
cogent TO those who do not look beyond To-
cal considerations. Were the people Of
Southport to propose the construction Of a
railroad to Prairievlle or to Aztalan, ard
urge it as a matter Of primary importance
for the inhabitants Of those towns, to make
this place the point Of their commitment
with lake Michigan, it would be deemed
rather a strained project. However, if
capitalists are willing to appropriate their
means to construct railroad from Mil
wgukee 10 Beloit, or from Milwaukee to
Geneva or McHenry, we certainly have 70
disposition 10 complain. We rejoice to see
the spirit of improvement abroad, nor is it
too early agitate the subject of railroads
in this new territory. The time is unqucs-
tionably near at hand, when a railroad
will be required from Southport to some
point on Rock river. The rapid increase
Of population and business, rendering the
necessity Of such a work continu ally more
apparent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

The following is the concluding part of
the verdict Of the jury, in the matter of the
loss Of the Erie:
And we (uther certify that the said fire,
in our opinion, on said boat, was caused by
the bursting Of one or more demUohns of
Spirits of Turpen,ine, standing on the boi-
Ter deck, and communicated with the fire in
the furnace Of the boilers. We cuther GER
tify, that it appears to US from the testi-
mony, that said demijhon burst by reason
of the heat of the boilers over which they
were placed; and that the said boat had
been lately painted and vanished, and this,
together with high wind, drove the flames
so rapidly through the entire boat, that it
was impossible for the porsos on board 10
stop The fire, or prevent the destruction CT
said boat.
And we futher certify that the destruc-
ton Of the boat was accidental, and that no
person is guilty of the death Of said person,
either as principal Of accessory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
From tho Detroit Advertiser.

We are indebted to the clerk Of the Che
sapeake, for the following slip from the
Buffalo Commercial Of Sunday:
From the Western State Journal. Aug. 81,
SYRACUSE IN MOURNING!
FIRE-EXPLOSION OF GUNPOWDER, AND
Loss OF LIFE!
Our village was visited last night with
one Of the most dreadful scenes which tho
annals Of our State can reveal. About
half past nine o'clock the alarm Of fire was
given, which proved to be in the carpen-
ter's shop of c. I. Hayden or G. Goings,
on the Oswego Canal. Our citizens re-
paired to the spot, together with oul three
engine companies. In the course of half an
hour an explosion Of gunpowder took place,
which, most melancholy to relate, sent in
simultaneously some THIRTY Of our fellow
citizens into another world!
We have no time to describe the horrible
scene Immediately after the explosion
The building while it was on fire was
blown into atoms, and the buildings east
and west were shattered by the conclusion
and flying timbers. About 80 fireman and
others were instantly killed, being thrown
in all dlrections-into the canal four or
five entirely across the canal-and among
them some ofour most respectable, and we
are sorry TO add, including about half
dozen Of our most promising young men.
The groans Of the dying, the frantic shrieks
of the wives and children, brothers and
sisters, who had lost their dearest earthly
friends-thc killed and wounded carried
from the scene to their homes-altogetber.
presented sight to melt the strongest
heart.
Our whole village is in mourning and
distress. The stores this morning still re-
main closed. Such scenes as we have
witnessed within the last II hours, NAV
Heaven forbid our ever seeing again.
When we arc brought to the rehec ton,
that all this distress has been brought upon
US by the hand Of an incendiary-a devil
in human shape-wc are sick al heart, for
poor human nature
The alarm that powder was in the bull.
ding, was given, but with such want of en-
ergy as to border on criminality. MANY
supposed also, that it was The mere trick of
tho incendiary.
KILLED--E. A. Hough, r. Dwight,
John Durnford, Jr., Joseph Kohlhamcr,
H. N. Cheney, Loran l.. Cheney. A. Go
lngs, r. Maynard, |. Stanton,-Bakcr,
boy, Fl. II. Gibson, NJ. Smelt, Noah Hoyt,
J. M. Baker. Of Clay, Messrs. Lake, Belts,
Jones, ellison, Miller, and nine or ten
others whose names could not be ascer,n-
ed-33
WoUNDED-Dr Foran, Elisha GEORGE.
J. B. Phelps, d. G. Leroy, Jerry Stevens,
II. S. Sloan, Jonathan Baldwin, John
Showans, Geo. Bendct, S. w. Caldwell.
5. Hurst, J. ID. Lawnson, S. Packwood,
Goodrich, ]. Grove, Geo. B. Walter, i
Mulwin. l.. Clifford, R. Tboan, John
Conklin. Mr., Appleton, Mrs. Thomas H.
Ostrander, p. Lowe, w. Conklin, Myers,
Austin, boy, Brown, Shaw, Colins-33
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

Can II be expected that J. f. Arnold will receive
any number of votes in the western part of The Ter
ritory Last winter Gov. Dodge, frrseoing the de-
signs of tho Bank Of Mineral Point in his annaal
message recommended TO the leg is!aiuro to impose
some restrictions upon the institution hat the peo
pie hight be protected from lis fraudulent intentions
In accordance with this recommendatio a bill was
introduced and passed the democratic branch of the
Legislature. In the Council, Mr. Arnold strenuousy
opposed 1T, and finally defeated no sooner as
defeated than the Bank suspended specie payments
and the cashier and his BROTHER and the teller after
making an unsuccessful attempt to abscond are now
confined on charge of swiudling, while The western
people have lost their thousands. Yet these people
are expected 10 support The W no has contributed
TO these things.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
THE ERIE.

By the Buffalo papers we have received
a number of additional particulars with re-
spect to the Erie, all of which go to in
crease the extent OF the calamity, and swell
the number Of lives lost. Additional names
of those who are among the lost, continue
to be received and every information goes
to prove that the number who persisted, is
much larger than was at first reported. 1t
is now fully ascertained that there were
but little short Of $50 persons on board the
Erie during her last fatal voyage, and Of
this number only 30 are known to have
been saved. No calamity Of equal mag
nitude has ever happened on the waters of
North America, nor is there scarcely par
allel Of like event on the broad ocean,
The burning of the Erie will be read with
a painful interest throughout the world,
wherever civilization and intelligence have
an abiding place.
A rigid investigation has been instituted
into the particulars and circumstances,
which led to the destruction of the Eric
The verdict Of the inquest goes to exhon-
crate Capt. Titus, and officers of the boat
from all blame. Notwithstanding the Cor
onor's jury have no, attached any censure
to the officers and crew of the Eric. still
public opinion demands that there should
be increased caution and vigilance on the
part ofthose who have charge of our steam
boats. The occurrence of such a direrul
calamity, should induce the public TO re-
quirc of steamboats, more ample means for
securing the lives Of passengers. Although
the law requires the annual inspection Of
steamboats, BY competent persons appoint
ed for that purpose, yet it has been proved
again and again that this law is but dead
letter. Boats carry their certificates of in
spectlon as mere matter Of form. Yes
sells in the service of the United States,
have mostly been furnished with life boats
by order OF the government Owners Of
steamboats, on the lakes should furnish a
supply Of life boats 10 each boat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

The Address to the people of Wisconsin, prepared
by the committee appointed by the Democratic Ter
rtorial Convention, has been published Its length
prevents US from publishing 1t, but still it is not too
long, embodying as it does, brief and satisfactory
history OF parties, from the establishment of 60
vernment. l. is great principle of Democracy and
Democrats to give the people light, to have all ques
tons fully and flirly presented TO them, and all
gument brought to their view, because this is the
way for right to triumph, and upon the triumph o.
right and advancement of knowledge, does the sue
cess true democracy depend In this address facts
Of history presented TO the people, from which but
one conclusion can be drawn. 1t is made evident
that The party now in power seeking TO fasten upen
the people obnoxious measures again and again con-
demned, is the party that at the close of the Re-
volution, when our constitution adopted, were
opposed 10 giving the people too much power, and in
favor of comforting great power upon the executive;
in short in favor of that kind of government as
y allied in its TO the hereditary and arsiocra
tic government of Great Britain, the people al that
time could be brought to bear. The people may
sometimes be deceived by the camorous professions
of ambitious political demagogues: it is we'll then to
refer to the facts of past history things right
These facts point we have said. The people then
need not be deceived, nor have we fears that they
will
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

Torn and County GoUernment.-We
inadvertently stated some few weeks ago,
that the laws passed by the Legislature last
winter, relative to the organization orlown
and county government, had been received
and were ready for distribution. Through
some unaccountablc neglect these laws
have not yet been received and distributed.
1t will be recollected that by resolution
of the Legislature, these laws were to have
been ready for distribution in the carly
part Of the summer. With whom the blame
lies, we are not prepared 10 say; but it is
evident there has been gross neglect some
where.
The election is at hand and the people
are called upon to record their vote, either
in favor or against the proposed system of
town and county government. A large
proportion Of the electors are not informed
of the principles and details Of the new
system; consequently they will not be pre-
pared 10 vote understanding'y, unless the
laws are Immediately distributed. We have
frequently taken occasion to express our
entire disproval Of the present system Of
county government, and in so doing we
are concious of having expressed the sem
timents of ninete en- twentieths of the pco-
pie of Racine county. There are doubt
less but few who would hesitate 10 vote for
the adoption OF the laws, under any appre-
hension Of exchanging the present system
for worse one, however imperfect may
be their information oftho system proposed.
Nevertheless, the people are entitled to
the means Of being Informed on this sub
ject-the Legislature have made ample pro-
vision for this purpose, and a responsible
ty rests somewhere, which cannot, and
must not be overlooked.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.

The Detroit Daily Advertiser of August %, SAYS
that the Bankrupt and Distribution bills were both
passed, and that Bank bill, which the President
would sign had been agreed upon.
We have published synopsis of both the Bank
Iupt and Distributor bis A bankrupt bill is no
doubt called for but there are objectionable features
IN mus and not the least Objectionable is The want
oil all restrictions upon corporations An individual
IN certain cases may be proclaimed bankrupt by his
creditors, and his property distributed for their bene
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
From the Milwaukee Courier.

The last federal paper printed at the scat
ofGovcrnment, contains slanderous state
ment about the negroes that reside with
Gen. Dodge. A valued friend in the into
rior, anticipating these misrepresentation,
placed in our hands, some weeke since, the
following refutaton oft them. 1t is proper
that we should remark, that the letter of
Chief Justice Dunn, is published without
his knowledge or conscnt:-
eek GROVE, Feb. 8, 1889.
Dear Sir:-ln answer 10 the enquiries
made Of me in relation TO the situation Of
the colored persons brought 10 this Terri
tory some years since, from the State Of
Missouri, by Gov.Dodge, will, as well as
memory serves me, give you the informa-
ton asked for.
On the 12lh Of April last, while holding
court at Mineral Point, was applied to by
Gov. Dodge, to 60 to his house, some five
miles in the country, to draft, and take the
acknowledgement of deed of manumssion
from him 10 the colorcJ persons referred to.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

Democrats within The town of Southport, viii take
notice by the proceedings of the town meeting held
on Saturday last, that the choosing of delegates TO
me county convention, has been pos poned 10 Sa-
turday afternoon next, two o'clock. Democrats from
the country, residing in the town of Southport are
requested to attend.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

IRoBABLY AMONG THE Losr.-Mr. Josiah Booth
OF Paris HILL Oneida CD. n Y. left home on the 81
OF August, for the town Of Salem in this territory
We We're yesterday sho"na letter by his son Lemu-
ell Booth of Salem; just received from Oneida m
Mr.. Booth was expected 10 reach Buffalo on The 8b
the Erie left Buffalo on the 9th. The letter expresscs
the onvictlon that Mr. Booth had not reached mi,
place by the middle of August, that he be among
the lost on the Erie Other crcu in conuec-
ton with the foregoing, lead us TO the conclusion
that Mr. Booth was lost. His age 81 years
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

In the call published last week, ofthe county COM
mitee, Tor county convcniIon there was q mistake
made with regard 10 the number of delegates allowed
each town, the number should have been FIVE in
stead OF THREE. As will be seen. by the notice
this week, the meeting Of the convention has been
postponed to The 18th, that The towns may have am
pie time 10 elect their delegates
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

Health Of the Countrywide present
season furnishes another evidence Of the
health Of our Territory. The present is
season Of the year when ague and fevers,
and variety of other diseases are COM
monty more or less prevalent in the wes-
tern States. The ending Of the summer
months in q great portion of the west, is
generally attended with fevers Of various
malignity, and human life is moro or less
lcopardized by the visits Of periodical dis
eases. We are assured by the physicians
Of this village, that there is not at present
a single case of ague and fever in this
town or its vicinity, nor are there any 9TH
err prevailing diseases Of a serious nature
in this section Of the territory. The con-
diion Of our population during the past
summer has been proverbially healthy; nor
has there been any period since the first
settlement Of the town, which could with
proprety be denominated sickly.
The same remarks with respect to health
which are applicable 10 this place, are
doubtless with but few exceptions equally
so TO the Territory in general. Wiscon-
sin is emphatically land congenial TO the
health and vigor of man-where the vale
tudinarian may reasonably hope with tenn
porance and sobrety, to prolong his life to
good old age. 1t is pleasing satsfac-
ton TO any one who values life, TO know
that the air he inhales at every breath, is
not infected with the seeds Of disease and
death-that The ground on which he treads
does not send forth n deadly vapor, to con-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

taminate the healhful streams of life
Health is among the richest blessings tina,
a bountiful Providence has bestowed on
Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

A G. DodgH, (son of Gen. Henry Dodge,i The de-
mocratlc delegate 10 Congress, from Iowa territory
passed through Milwaukee last week, his way 10
Washington city.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

u Those Of our subscribers who have
promised us flour on ription, will much
oblIge US by letting us have it now, as we
are much in need Of the article.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
PRODUCE MARKET.

The Erie Observer says, the number of souls lost
on the Erie, not less than too hundred and ftty!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31
THE TELEGRAPH.

SOUTHPORT, w. r., AUGUST 81, 1871.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-31

1t is query Of much interest to farmers,
whether the present prices Of produce will
be manta med in the markets of the east.
Were we governed entirely by our judg-
ment in the matter we should unhesitating-
ly say that the present price Of wheat and
-four, could not be sustained in New York
for any considerable length Of time We
have atientively examined the accounts Of
the wheat harvest from the different states
IN the Union, but have been unable to dis
cover any thing, 10 warrant the conclusion
that the present crop is a future. On the
contrary, if any reliance may be placed on
the information conveyed TO us through
our exchanges, the wheat crop Of 1s41,
in the United States, is full average one.
The corn crop is certainly above an ave-
rage one. Nor has there been any fail
urc except in some few districts of coun-
try of other agricultural products. Mel
Their is there a demand in foreign markets
for American produce over that Of former
years. With these evidences before us.
VIC are unable 10 conceive how present
prices at the east, can be maintained for
any length of Tine.
Other public journalists whose obscrva-
tons and experience are entitled to great
err weight, and whose opinions commun-
ty generally regard with confidence, are
Of the opinion that there will be no mate
rial diminution Of prices the present sea-
son. Taking this for granted, western
farmers have most cheering pros pect be-
fore them. The surplus products Of the
west this year will greatly retrieve the Pc
cnniary embarrassments, growing out Of
the unfortunate specuations and visionary
schemes of $50" The people of Mich
igan especially, are elated with theirpr
poets, and are looking forward to better
times. Their immense wheat crop, will
enable them to cxtricatc themselves from
past pecuniary difficulties and mend their
fortunes. Illinois too is looking up, and
her surplus products the present year, will
enable the people to do something towards
relieving themselves from their load Of
embarrassmcnts. Wisconsin vii! make a
rapid stride towards wealth and indepen-
Jence the present year. The people Of
this Territory, have cause for graduation,
that they have no debts to discharge, which
have been sadded upon them by IMPROVE
dent legislation. Although many Of our
farmers are still in debt for their lands,
yet the surplus productions Of the country
will go far to extinguish these liabilities.
A large business in the wheat market, is
now doing, in the towns On the lake shore,
ard farmers are rcaping the reward Of
their induStrv