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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

We would call the attention Of the pub
lie to the Concert Of sacred music, which
will be held on Thursday evening Of this
week, at the Academy in this village
From the reputation of the choir who will
perform on the occasion, we doubt not the
exercises Of the evening, will afford plea
sing qualification to all who attend. The
juvenile choir Of this village, will perform
several appropriate pieces during the eve
ming, which cannot fail Of giving a lively
interest TO the exercises.
We arc requested by the managers to
say, that the funds arising from the sale
Of tickets, will be paid over TO the treasu-
rer Mr.. Crosit,) and approp rated TO the
purchase Of instruments, books, &c as the
society may direct.
o. Tickets for admission can be had
Of WhecIcr's Temperance House, and at
the store Of Lee g. Towslee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

On the first page of our paper, will be
found an excellent article on the manurac-
ture Of beet sugar. 1t is from the pen of
a gentleman Of Constantine, Michigan.
who recently made tour to France, for
the purpose Of obtaining a knowledge Of
the process OF making beet sugar, with the
view Establishing its manufacture in Mi
chigan. ltembraccs much valuable infor-
nation, which we doubt not will be accep-
able TO many Of our western readers, who
have in contemplation the manufacture Of
beet sugar in this Territory. The subject
is Of incalculablc Importance TO the people
Of the west, and every effort 10 lessen the
amount OF our yearly importotions Of the
necessaries Of life from the cast, which
can be produced at home, should receive
the cooperation Of every citizen. That
the sugar beet can be grown in Wisconsin,
to as great perfection as in any other coun-
try, has been satisfactorily demonstrated
by repeated experiments.
One thing however must be apparent to
all. The great expense necessarily 10 be
incurred in the successful establishment
of the beet sugar manufacture in this Ter
riiory, almost, if not entirely precludes its
introduction by individual enterprise NJ
present Much capital will be reouir-
ed, to make the first successful effort
The establishment of the first beet sugar
mandatory 10 Wisconsin, will undoubted.
ly be attended with more expense, than
j five, or perhaps ten succeeding ones.
When once the experiment is fully tested
among US, and the correct process OF the
manufacture open 10 the observation of
every one, all succeeding enterprise in this
matter, will be rendered comparatively
easy.
We understand that many Of our legis-
| lotors have expressed willingness, 10 in
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

Agreeable 10 Iua.5. notice. the " higso.
Southport. aUG v.cltc assembled at the
house Of Hollis Whitney, in the vilIagcor
Southport, Ga tie 26th Jan, to uujle u
celebrating the grand triumph Of Wig
principles, at the late political contest.
The day being warm and plcasan:
goodly hunter appeared. The lively cN-
preston Of feeling and Joy that was man.
Tested by the multitude, spoke Of hearts
true 70 the liberties Of our country, and
the institutions committed to our chalgeLy
the gallant and patriotic fathers Of the rev,
oIuton. Under the conduct Of lie Mar
shall Of the day, Gen. ID. Hugunin, thy
proceeded 10 the Academy building, cscot-
ed by martial music. An address fom
the Orator of the day, Jared Lake rs,
was then listened 10 with interest and H.
tcnton. The procession being again form
ed, moved TO the Wisconsin House, whae
"A sumptuous dinner was in readiness, ll@
did honor to the host
After having partakcn Of the dinner, flo
following Toasts were proposed, uraa-
mou>ly accepted, and adoptcd--M. p. kI>-
NEy President Of the day, presiding
1st. Gen. George Na&h, gton, TIE Fa
tier Of car Counry--May his name ncyr
be forgotten, but held in grateful rcmcm-
brance and handed down TO Americans YET
unborn.
%. I'm. n. Harrjsan Tie Gaae,a.
victorious in battle; the husbandmaa, h..
ptob!e at home; the candidate, terrible =
-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

Election Of Military officers By the PEG
plea memorial has been under consid-
Grafton 10 one branch OF our territorial leg
isIamre, praying congress TO change the
organic act, so nsto allow all military Of
fcers to be elected by the people. This
proposition may seem plausible, 10 those
who take a superficial view Of the subject,
but its expedieucy will hardly bear the test
of examination. The popular doctrine of
democracy is liable to be abused and mis-
applied. |, is coniended that the confering
Of this power upon the people at their cleo
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

For the construction of Il road from
SacviIe, by La Fourche, TO Fond dc Lac,
two thousand dollars;
For opening roads from Milwaukee,
Sheboyagan, Manitoowoc, and Twin riy-
ers, TO Winncbago Lake, two thousand dol
lars each.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS


Mr.. Ogle from the Committee on Roads
and Canals, reported the following Bill in
the House Of Representatives.: "To pro-
vide for the construction of Roads through
the public lands in Wisconsin," The bill
was read twice, and committed 10 a COM
mltteo OF the whole, and ordered 10 be
printed
BE ii enacted By the Senate and House
Of Representatives. cfttc United States Of
America, an Congress assembled, That the
following sums be, and they are hereby
appropriated, to be expended under the d.
rection Of the Typographical bureau, 10 wit;
For the continuation of the military road
from Fort Howard to the south boundary
of WISCONSIN, BY Milwaukee, Racine, and
Southport, the sum Of ten thousand dol
lars;
For the continuation Of the military road
from Fort Crawford, by Dekorra, Fort
Winnebago, and Fox lake, to Fort How
ard, ten thousand dollars;
For the continuation Of the United States
road, from Milwaukee, by Madison, Mine
raj Point, and Plattevllic, 10 Senapce, five
thousand dollars.
For the continuation Of the United Statee
road from Racine, by GAINESVILLE, to Sena-
pee, five thousand dollars.
For the construction Of a portage road
from Winnebago lake, to La Fontaine,
around the rapids Of the Neenah river, two
thousand dollars;
For the Improvement Of the road from
Southport, by Burlington and Elk Horn, TO
the United States road at Sugar creek pra-
rie. five thousand dollars;
For the construction Of a road from he
waunee to Astor. through the ranges Of
township twonty-thrce, five thousand dol
lars;
For the Improvement Of the road from
South Milwaukee, 10 Beloit, on Rock riv-
er, five thousand dollars;
For the construction Of road from Be-
lott 10 Southport, five thousand dollars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02


Prospective IcrriIory.-Ancio&t Rome
became the mistress Of the world, ~ cx-
tending her dominion in the acquisition Of
new states and kingdoms, by the power
Of the sword and the spirit Of conquest
The republic Of The United States, is RI
sing not less rapidly toward the summit Of
human power, by the force Of circumstan-
ces, which never before distinguished any
othcrnation in like manner. A wider dil-
ference in the means employed for ob-
tanning national power, was never exhibit
tedto the world. The pathway Of Rome to
human greatness, was marked with blood,
and the frightfuI dcyasta:ions of the Con-
querer: every new accession of dominion,
was won upon the battle field. Since the
formation Of Our Republic, not a single
foot Of earth has been added to ot.r pos
sessions by conquest. And although du-
ring the brief share Of our national histo-
~, we have added thirteen new States to
the Union, and fourteen millions to our
reputation, yet no part o.! this vast acccs-
sion Of power and Numbers, has been the
result Of military subjugation! What other
nation in the history Of the past, furnishes
Ike parallel? On what space of earth in
human probability, will the like ever be
chronicled in the history Of the future?
/. is rendered almos, certain that within
the next three years, another new terrific
ry will be founded in the west. The extern
siyc region of country now included in The
northern part Of Iowa, will in all probabll-
ity be set apart into distinct Territory,
whenever Iowa becomes State. 1t is
contemplated that line drawn due west
from Dubuque on the Mississippi, to the
Missouri river, Will form the northern line
Of the future State Of Iowa. That portion
Of the Territory Of Iowa, lying south Of
this line, would form State nearly three
hundred miles in length from cast to west,
and one hundred and fifty from north to
south. The vast extent Of country north
of this proposed line, lying between the
Mississippi and the Missouri. and extend
ing north 10 the British possessions, will
most prot ably be erected into separate
territory, when Iowa takes her stand among
the family Of States. In a few years this
extensive territory, will again be divided
and perhaps subdiyidcd in territories; each
Of which in due time will ask for admit
ance into the Union.
The Io1ea Nc1cs, published at Dubuque,
has suggested the name "Dacota" fer this
prospective territory, and assigns the fol-
lowing explanation. 1--WE select the
name Of Dacota, for the proposed territory
because the Sioux and Dacota Indians in
habit the greater part Of it The name is
quite cuphonous and signifies alIies;,-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

cracy Of Milwaukee, respectfully rcqaev.
their Democratic friends throughout n.
Territory, TO unite with them in cclc..,.
ting the ANNIVERSARY OF Tup
BIRTH DAY OF " WASHINGTON.
The time has arrived when it seems n.
cessary for us 10 rally around the s)anc.
ard of democracy, and no occasion cou5
be more proper than the Birth Day OF h,
Farther Of his Country. Our opponents
arc already in the field, and have calllds
Territorial Convention. 1t becomes eve.
ry Deml crat, who is true 10 his princis.
10 grid on his armor, and contend for tie
rue principles of our Free Institutions
To secure free interchange Of views.
united feeling and united action, is oar
aim. and we trust that the Democracy d
the Territory will come forward and uuilc
with us on that occasion.
IIoratio n. Wells,
Charles J. Lyndc, COMMITTEE
james Sanderson, Of Ar
Thomas J. Moves, rangcmgn,y.
Daniel II. Richards, !
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
For the Democratic Celebration Of The
Anniversary Of Washington's Birth Day.
The procession will form in front Ollie
Milwaukee House at o'clock p. NJ an,
der the direction MINOR General jain
Crawford, Marshal Of the day, and III, Is.
ss,an,s, in the following order.
The President and Orator Of the DAY.
Vice President,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

Congress. attention Of Congress. has of late
heen principally occupied, with the boundary ones.
ton, and tho proposition for establishing pcrma.
nnnf nre -emptIun sYslem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

Operations In F2oridq.-Some further successes
have attended the operations Of the army in Florida
Hol Harvey with ninety men has captured camp
Of forty Indians, thirty Of whom were women and
children. The warriors item in number,l he caused
10 be hung on the spot.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

corporate a company having for its object
the manufacture of beet sugar in this Ter
ritory Were Is practicable to introduce
the manufacture by Individual enterprise,
il would undoubtedly be the least objection
al but it is not probable that this will be
effected for many years 10 come. by prl-
vate effort. We therefore can see no pos
sibc objection to an incorporated compa-
ny, which is not outweighed By the consid-
Grafton, Of the early introduction Of the
manufacture Of beet sugar in Wisconsin.
Territorial Capifal--A propose 10 has
been laid before the council at NJ Olson, by
The citizens at Aztalan, to build capital
al the latter place, free Of charge to the
territory, or the general government; pro-
vded the scat Of government Of the terrific
ry be removed 10 that place. The propo-
siton after considerable discussion, was
referred 10 select committee consisting Of
Messrs. Vineyard, Brigham, and Learned.
Aztalan is situated on Rock River, JET
ferson county.
The citizens Of Watcrtown, have mn e
a similar proposition to the Legislature, for
The removal Of the capital 10 that place.
They pledge themselves 10 construct free
Of expense, building for the accommodate
ton of tic legislature, on the original plan
Of the one now at Madison. IT,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02


society may direct.
o. Tickets for admission can be had
ot WhecIcr's Temperance House, and at
the store of Lee & Towslee.
School Iands.--Through the liberaIity
Of congress, Wisconsin has the means Of
founding e common school system, as
magnificent as can be found in any other
country in the world. Every sixteenth
section, of each surveyed township in the
Territory, is reserved by an act Of con-
grcss' to be appropriated TO the support Of
common schools. The number OF town
ships now surveyed in the territory, ICON
tanning thirty six square miles cach) is
about 400, which gives the like number Of
school sections, or 313, 600 acres TO the
support Of schools. This quantity Of land
at the minimum price Of 81, % per acre,
would amount 10 the sum of 1892, 900; the
interest Of which, al screen per cent, would
lie $27, 4l0. We're this funo now ayaia-
bic, 1t would give 10 every scholar in the
territory, between the ages of five and six
teen years nearly 50, SO each per annum.
This would probably be amply adequate,
10 pay the cost Of tuition without the levy
ing Of taxes. Whether the schoo! sections
now surveyed in the territory, would com
mand the minimum price on an average.
were they offered for sale, is doubtful
There are many sections which would sell
for considerably more, and one especially
in this county, which would now command
twelve dollars the acre, were it offered in
market
OF the land assigned within the limits Of
this territory, il is supposed that only about
one third has been surveyed therefore
$50 sections, or 627 200 acres, are yet to
be added 10 the school lands already sur
vcyed. lt the basis Of this calculation be
correct, there will be as soon as the re-
manning lands in The territory arc survey
cd, 1870 school sections, or $40, 500 acres
of school lands in Wisconsin. This num-
Der Of acres at the minimum price of 81, %
the acre, will amount TO Sl,176, 600, which
AZ screen per cent, will create school fund
Of So, 800 por annum.
Tho foregoing estimate OF school Ian DIS,
il will be perceived, is based on the gov
eminent price Of Sl,2 the acre. The
school lands in the state Of Michigan. are
now estimated at an average worth of$5,.
90 the acre. A very few years will give
80 Wisconsin, the population and wealth
which Michigan now possesses, consequent
~ the value of our school lands, will soon
equal with theirs. 1t is no visionary idea.
to calculate that within six years, lands in
Wisconsin, will reach in value the present
worth of lands in Michigan. If this cal
culation prove correct at the expiration Of
six years from thus time, the $40, 500 acres
Of school lands in this territory, viii be
worth S4,704, 900, which will produce an
annual revenue OF S2S9,280. With such
n magnificent fund as this, nothing but
criminal neglect on the part OF the people
will prevent Wisconsin from having sys
tenn Of school instruction equal to any in
the word.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

certainly strange lnconGrulty Tor the peo-
pie to claim 10 elect an officer, 10 whom
they sustain no official relations, and by
whose acts they arcdn no spectcontroled.
None but those subject to military duty,
are legally interested in the acts of mil
ltary officers. No man who is not liable
to the performance Of military service,
should claim the right of voting for mil
ltary officer, because the jurisdiction of such
Office does not effect him A military Of
fcer in his official capacity is not amcna-
bic TO a civil tribunal, but is subject to the
control Of statutes, specially created for
military purposes. All interference there
fore, IN the election Of military officers by
those, who are not within The jurisdiction
Of military laws, is improper and incon-
sistent with democratic principles. The
civil, and, the military, are two distinct
departments Of government, and controlled
by distinct cnactmonts.
The improvement Of our military sys-
tenn, under the present state Of public opin-
ion,is attended with many embarrassmonts,
and all Legislation on the subject however
wise, can meet with but limited success,
unless some new impulse is given to the
public mind. If we could save its remain
ing dignity its keeping should be left 10
those who come within the pale o.. military
statutes. II the election Of officers be con-
troled by those, who are in no Jay affected
by their official conduct, the whole system
will be IN danger OF being converted into
n mere farce, and made the butt Of ridicuIc.
But it is said, we distrust the intelligence
Of the people, by ohjeciing to the propre-
ty of their having voice in the election Of
military officers. In order 10 make this
argument Of any avail, it must first be made
to appear, that The intelligence Of The peo-
pie regard our present military system
with favor. Those who accuse us Of dis
trusting the intelligence Of the people, seem
to take it for granted that the public are
bound, TO entertain like views with them
selves. Public opinion, has an equal right
to disapprove, as it has 10 approve, any
public measure. Nor have VIC 4 right to
call in question the intelligence Of the pco-
pie, for not regarding with compacency
every public measure sanctioned by stat
utes.
The importance Of maintaining some
military organization, cannot be questioned
by any man who regards the future safety
and welfare Of his country. Though il is
our true policy TO be at peace with all the
world, yet We should be prepared for the
emergencies Of war. Whether the organ
ganizaton Of the Militia, as it now exists
in a majority Of the states, is what it should
be, is at least questionable. But so long
as we retain the present system in this
territory, the selection Of officers had bet
ter be left entirely TO those, who are re-
CURED by law 70 perform military duty
They only arc The proper Judges Of whom
they will acknowledge as their supcrio.S in
power, and to whose authority they vii!
Yield a compliance.
On the first page of our paper, will be
found an excellent article on the manufac-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02

The House of WRi GIT & Co, which
failed in London, had some three millions
Of Illinois State Bonds. The effect Of
their failure upon the payment Of those
bonds, is yet matter of uncertainty.
Tennessee. The appointment of sue
cessor to the lamen,ed Mr.. Grundy, Will
devove upon the Governor. as the legis-
lature of Tennessee does not meet but once
in two years.
The Committee Of Arrangement for the
Democratic Celebration Of the anniyersa-
~ of the Birth Day Of Washington, an
nounce the following Officers.
President,
GEORGE \. TIFFANY.
Vice Presidents.
Daniel Wells, Jr. James II. Rogers,
John T. Haight. A. Foster Pratt, Samuel
Brown, George Paddock, Taylor Heavi-
Ion, George II. Walker, T. 3. Otis, Geo
ID. DOusman.
Orator,
Hans CROKER.
Marshal,
Major General JoHN CRAWFORD.
Assistant Marshals,
Col. John S. Rockwell, David Borham.
Committee on IoastS
Joshua Hathaway, Clinton Walwor,h,
B. +. Edgort3n.
The undersigned on behalf o. the d.ao-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-02
GREAT ERESUEl S.

Our eastern papers contain accounts Of
most disastrous flcshets, which have caus-
cd an immense destruction Of property,
and in some instances of human life. The
damage sustained seems TO have prevailed
over great extent of country, embracing
a part Of New England, New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other portions
Of country farther south. We can only
give a summary extract from the various
accounts which have reached US. The
damage done on the Croton water works
in Westchoster county, n. Y. is immense.
Upwards Of two years have been cXDend-
ed in the construction of the works; the
design Of which is, to supply the City Of
New York with pure water. The dam
across the Croton river, which was Of solid
masonry, twenty feet in thickness, is en-,
trcly swept away. The country below
the dam, say the New York papers exhib-
tied L scene oflrigh;ful devastation Frag-
mcnts Of houses, chairs, bcd<tcads, trunks
and other furniture were floating down the
stream, or thrown upon the inundated field
in promiscuous confusion
The improvements along the public
works in Pennsylvania, have sustained
great injury. Nearly all the towns situa-
ted on the Squchannah, have suffered
NOR, or less. The Delaware river, rose
thirty-livc feet above low water mark
Dwelling houses, barns, store houses, ca
nal boats, &c. &c. were swept down by the
torrent, and some lives lost.
In various Parts of New Jersey, the
- 0or,, rlca =, ,rDraoo1or+,I irk+
destroying bridges, houses and other pro-
perry.
The Hudson river rose TO an unusual
height: the lower part Of the city of Alba
ny, was covered with water to the depth Of
several feet, of course considerable dam
age was done.
The Connecticut river also, rose TO great
height, and much property was lost along
the borders Of the river.
A correspondent Of the Courier and
Enquirer, describes the scene at Mauch
Chunk, q town on the Lehigh, as follows:
Gone of the most awful and tremendous
Ereshcts that has ever happened in this
part Of the State, has taken place here
There will be few closed eyes in Mauch
Chunk this night, our town is all afoat,
there is a mighty torrent, the whole width
Of the main street some six feet deep 1t
is an awful night, house after house is 60
ing down the Lchigh, all three Of the saw
mills have gone, the two large stables at
the hotel, also gone, with the bridges, &c.
gone. Whole houses are passing. one Of
the largest packet boats has broken loose
and gone down close to the piazza Of the
Hotel, which iso tw stories high. What
the damage is below We dare not think of.
PROCEEDINGS in CONGRESS
Mr.. Ogle from the Committee on Roads
and Canals, reported the following Bill in
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r E L EGR A P II.

Southport, CIV. IT, February 2, '1s4I.