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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

DISASTERS on LAKE McmGAN.-One ofthe most
tremendous gales ever experienced for a number of
years past on Lake Michigan, occurred on We'd
nesday last. The wind blew from the north-eas
accompanied with storm of snow and rain. We
have not learned the fail extent of the damage done
on the lake, but from the information already OBJ
tanned, 1t is believed the loss of vessels and proper
ty exceeds all former precedent. South of us we
learn that five vessels were driven ashore viz: the
Wave, and the jefferson, at Oak Woods-the
Pearsous, one mile above Chcago-the NIanitou
voc, II miles north of Chicago and the Winslow
II miles north of Chicago. North of this, it is re-
ported that five vessels have gone ashore viz: TWO
at or near Racine, and three at Milwaukee, We
have not the names or any particulars respecting
the vessels which are ashore north of us. If our
Information may be relied upon it will be seen that
ten els have been driven ashore on the western
coast of thu lake, embracing distance Of less than
onc-half of the length Of the western coast of Lake
Michigan. Ofthc disasters which may have taken
place on other portions of the lake, we have thus
far no intelligence. 1t of course has not vet been
asccrtaIncd, what number of the aforementioned
vessels will be wholly lost, neither have we the
means Of forming an estimate of the amount of
property destroyed All the vessels probably had
full cargocs Of freight.
1t Is feared that accidents may have occurred on
the Lake" the evidences Of which will hereafter be
asccrtancd, by floating pieces of the wreck or the
circumstance of their being missed. We under
stand that on Wednesday last a vessel was seen
about SIX miles of Chicago, apparently making eff
forts to gain the harbor-night came on accompa-
MED by the undated fury of the tempest. Since
then the vessel has not been seen or heard Of
No one can contemplate the destruction of life
and property on Lake Michigan, without feeling
Indignant at the manner in which our claims for
harbor appropriations, have hitherto been treated
10y the general government. Aside from the loss
of life, the property lost during the late storm,
doubtless amounts to a sum amply sufficient to
constructa safe harbor at Southport, or any other
point where harhor is in contemplation. One
good harbor on the lake in this Territory would in
all probability have prevented very large proper
ton of the disasters, which have recently occurred
IN this vicinity. This state of things calls for re-
ncwed cXcrons on the part of every citizen, to
bring our claims distinctly before Congress--mea-
surcs should be taken to arouse the whole country
TO the necessity ofharbors on our lake shore This
subject should not be permitted to sumber for a
moment; the people should make themselves
heard in Congress by petition, and through public
meetings. The press should not keep silence, but
should speak out boldly, tearlcssy, and increasingly
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
MARRIED.,

On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. R. H.
Deming, of the Methodist denomination, Mr. S. S,
EASTERBROOKS, to Miss HANNAH ia
QUITH, all of Southport.
In connection with the above, were honored
with the most bounhful supply of cake it has been
our lot to receive, since entering upon the duties
editorial. 1t full, plump, and delicious, and
tn parties have certainly our best wishes for life
of continued happiness.
In st. Louis, on the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr..
Griswod, Col. ALEXANDER p. FIELD, Secretary
for the Territory of Wisconsin, to Miss ELIZA W.,
daughter of Mr.. John w. Owings, of that city.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

=, bonnet SeUAsH.-They do have some strange
" fixings" in Texas Only think of a ladv with a
culinary vegetable on her head for bonnet: vet
such is the fact The Houston Telegraph says
that many of the western ladies have already OBJ
tanned beautiful bonnes from this hitherto despised
vegetable. The bonnets are formed from the fine
glossy fibrous lining of the interior surface of the
squash, and are remarkable for the strength,
Ightness and dehcacy of the texture composing
them. They are so tenacious and flexible that
they can be easily washed like silk 1t is said a
mllllner some time since, took one of these to one
OF the eastern cities of the United States. and il
became quite an object of admiration Possibly in
lew years these squash bonnets may become all
the fashion and even the pumpkin heads of the
north may be decked with squashes from Texas
[TeXian paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
The Morris Jerseyman gives the following dread
ful incident of DRINK ennecC.

The Morris Jerseyman gives the following dread
full incident of drunkenness
On Sunday morning the Oath ult., Mr.. George
Vanduyne OF Pequannac township in this county,
aged about 30 years, was found lying on the fire
IN his own house literally roasted to death. On
Sunday Evening he purchased quart of whiskey
as usual to keep Sunday" and during the night
whilst intoxicated, fogged his WIFE, On Sunday
morning he piled the bottle again, and his wife,
fearing another gelation during his noxication
took her only child and went to a neighbours few
rods distant, leaving him sitting in chair by the
hre Some time after, unusual smoke was dis
covered pouring from Vanduyne's chimney, when
Mrs V. and some of the neighbors went to the
house and discovered him lying on the fire hfeess,
with his breast, bowels and body so burned that it
was with difficulty he could be removed
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

length been defined before the political world. AL
though Gen Scott, for number of years past has
been regarded as nominally belonging to the whig
party, yet he had avoided committing himself fully
IN public manner. In consequence of letters
which have been recently addressed TO him. solicit
ing public declaration of his political principles,
he has given an exposition of his political faith to
the public. We do not deem it important to pre-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

u The bodies of the four young men that were
drowned IN the Lake, near this place. in Septem-
Der, have been recovered. Three of the bodies
were found between the Bay and Sac Washington,
and the other was found near the North Point of
the Bay; They were very much disfgured, and
could only be recognized by the fragments of cloth
ing they had about them The bodies of NJessrs
Young and Brown were decently inferred at Sac
Washington, of Shearer was buried near
where 1t was found - and Mr.. Pinney's remains
were deposited In the East Ward burying ground.
Milwaukee Courier
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

SUG>R FROM Cons srlLKs.-We would refer our
readers 10 article the first page of this paper
describing the process of the manufacture of sugar
from corn stalks The subject is one of great IN
terest 70 every farmer in the west and will no doubt
receive that attention and Investigation, which its
Importance demands. The article of sugar Is
among the largest items of our imports into the
Territory, and draws heavily upon our capital year
". If any will be at the trouble TO ascertain
the amount of sugar, which has been imported into
this Territory through the ports of Southport, Ra-
cine and Milwaukee the present season, he may
satisfy himself that the value of the sugar imported,
exceeds in value all the wheat exported from the
aforementioned ports the present year. This fact
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

IL is SAID that new process for preserving meat
by injecting salt into 1t by of powerful pneu-
matte pressure, will shortly be put into operation
at buenos Ayres and other parts of South America
where 1t Is we'll known that cattle are extensively
slaughtered Tor the expectation of their hides the
carcases beng completely vaueless. The meat
thus prepared will form an original article of ex-
port to many countries, and should the speculation
succeed, markets may be supplied with a new de-
scrpuon OF animal food at a very cheap rate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
Thu TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, WIS, NOVEMBER 30, 1871.
D. Two nore numbers of die Telerranb uiI

u Two more numbers of tie Telegraph will
complete six months of the second volume. The
price, per year, of the Telegraph, is as low as any
paper in the Territory and when we place the time
OF advance payment at any time within six months,
the terms are more favorable. Under the circum-
stances, as the six months are drawing to a close,
we trust our subscribers will not negect the oppor
tuhty OF saving half dollar, by making immediate
payment. 1t is for our advantage and theirs, and
we must, where it is neglected, adhere strictly to
our terms.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

u The Wing victory in Massachusetts, is no
great victory after all. Last year IIarrson's ma
jorty was $1,000 this year Davis majority will not
be over 2OOO. The New Bedford Register thinks
the Official canvass will show it to be less than 1000
which IS less than the whig majority in the city of
BOSTON, alone The wings may exclaim with Pyrr-
hus, ''anothcr such a victory, and we are ruined"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

U The Governor of the Territory has issued a
Proclamation setting apart Thursday the sixteenth
day of December next, as day of public Thanks
giving and prayer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

PoLITIcAL OK DT.-There is rumor at Wash
ington of misunderstanding between Mr.. Wise.
Gllmer, and Mallory, of Va, the gentleman who
sustained Mr. Tyler in the last Congress, and it is
also rumored that Mr.. w. G.. Rives has declared
himself for MIR. Clay for the next Presidency. 1t
Is said that he made such declaration to several
gentlemen at Charlottesville, Va
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

cent City says he was in a county court up
the country, when wealthy, devil-may-care far
mer, ripped oath, for which the Judge fined him.
With much nonchaance he pulled out his pocket
book, and paid 500 bill for the outrage. The
lawyer went on with his argument and touching
the feelings of our farmer, he again broke out with
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

A S IGN.-Itlo looks rather omnous, when young
man IS followed by his neighber's dog He must
be at least, an occasional visitor perhaps, to
speak more CALAMITY, he is particularly acquainted
Who let the cat out of the bar
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

-, WONDERS OF CREArIoN.-It has been found,
that the vast beds of chalk. comnos;no thonooad,'
OF miles OF the surface of Europe, and extending o
unknown depths, are almost wholly formed of the
shells OF microscope animacuea, so small that q
pound weight contains 10, 900, 900 of them. Each
OF these was living being, with the organs and
functions OF vitality, each curiously formed, and
dependant upon Universal Providence the same
that guides the stars and planets in their orbits.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

j. Further returns from New York. confirm
our statement last week, with regard to the strength
OF parties in the Legislature. wing Is, dem
II. House, wing 80, dem. %. Majority on joint
ballot Ga
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

u The Wings by desperate exertion have re-
tanned their hold upon Massachusetts,. John Davis
(Whg,) has been elected Governor, over Marcus
Morton (Dem.) by majority of some 1000 votes.
majority In both branches of the Legislature are
Wing Here is bucket of comfort for the wings
out of a whole ocean of misfortune and defeat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

SHPwREcK.-It is said that the brig Indiana has
been wrecked in Lake Huron, and all her crew and
loading lost. Pieces of the vessel and her rigging
have been found on the beach which have been
identified. Thus says the Chicago American
The brig Indiana has been for two years in the Up
per Lake trade, and has always been considered
safe and sea-worthy.-[ Nil. Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

PRoFn.-We once heard of merchant who un-
dertook to spend his first years profits in advertis-
ing After trying four months he found his profits so
great that he could find enough papers to adver-
tlse In, but continued to advertise in everv paper in
this region, until in six years he quilted business
with half million of ready Wheeling
Times
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
KEEP 1T BEFORE CONGRESS-

u That there are now TWELVE or FOUR
TEEN VESSELS wrecked and strewn along the
western shore of lake Michigan, most of which
might have been saved by harbor either at Mil
waukee, Racine, or Southport
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

o. The Steamboat n. p HAWKS. recentIv nor
formed trip up the Wisconsin to the Porta oe hav.
ing as passengers company of troops for Fort Win
nebago. The water was at very low sta pe and the
experiment, 1t is SAID has satisfied the owners. that
the Hawks can navigate the Wisconsin at anv sea-
son OF the year, when the river is free from ice.
Mil. Courier:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

u The session Of our Territorial Legislature
commences on Monday next. Arrangements are
made by which we shall receive every week the la
test intelligence.
The session congress also commences on Mon
day next. The session will be an important one.
Cur readers will be kept constantly advised of the
proceedings.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
HD-n nv eyeSi if it amt q liel''

Again he fined. He still, however, kept on
swearing, and regularly paying his fine for each
oah until at last he found himself terrible pas
sion, and only IS cents in his pocket-book. He
could contain himself no longer, but jumping up
from his seat, exclaimed, ''See here, Judge, that
are lawyer cursed scoundrel, and amt got but
SIX BITS, and | want to at him eternally bad
Now, yer honor, jst tell me of an oath that's aoort
hree-qnarters Of dollar, and if don't pitch into
him, d-n me!''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

OThe Madisonian says there is no good reason
why President Tyler should not submit the princi
pies of his administration the people for their ap
prevail or disapproval; which being rendered into
plain English, means that President Tyler viii be a
Candidate for the Presidency at the next election
Go it Ty!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
LOOK HERE!

TWVHE subscriber is the agent for COL
IL lectimg the last years dues Of the
Telegraph Office. 1t is bad business,
and he wants to get it off his hands 1t
is therefore necessary that the notes and
accounts in his hands should be settled i'm
medidtely-of which those interested will
take notice. VIM. B. SLOCUM
Nov. 81, 1871. 24tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

u The Governor has issued his proclamation
declaring Gen. Dodge duly elected Delegate in
Congress. We learn that Gen. Dodges majority
was tire hundred and tacenty- atrec.-[ Milwaukee
Courier,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

u 1t is rumored that w. c. Rives has declared
In favor of Henry Clay for the next Presidency
Doubtful
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
SOUTHPORT LYCEUM,

Will meet at the School House on Thurs
day evening next at half-past 6 O'Clock
for the transaction Of business, and the
discussion of the following question, viz !:
ais protective Tariff measure Of
sound policy for the government Of the
United States 2"
d. PUT ANTS.
Aft. Neg.
J. B. JILLsoN, G.. DTRKEE,
&. CLEMENT. V. FRENCH.
Rev. M. P. KINNEY, Dissertation.
GEO. KIMBALL. Pres't
O. s. Head, Secretary
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

CAPITAL PUNrsHMENT.-A bill, substituting i'm
prsonment for life in place of capital punishments
was discussed in the Vermont House of Represen-
tatves, and dismissed by vote of 10Y yeas to 81
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

TNHE undersigned having been duly appointed ad-
l. mlnlsraor fall and singular The goods, chaties,
Heminway deceased late of Racine in the County
of Racine all persons indebted TO said estate are
requested to make immediate payment the subscri-
Der and those having claims against The said estate
will present The same properly authenticated for ad-
ustment. L. JAMES Admir-.
Racine, November 2sth, 1S4l. 24u3
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

An Irish gentleman thus addressed an indolent
servant who INDUCED himself in bed at a late hour
in the morning: Fail to rising, you spalpeen. fall
TO rising! Don't stand there iWng in bed all
day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-11-30

SALT-For sale by Waldo e. Redin oton
- Nov. %, l34l.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-06-24
The St. Louis Rennhlican states that ON,

The ST. Louis Republican states that one
merchantile house in that city, in the course
of its business, paid last year upwards of
$4,000 in exchange. On this the editor
well remarks
"Who pays this in the endl Why, the
consumer, the farmer, the mechanic. Mer-
chants who are obliged to pay the enormous
exchanges now demanded for Eastern funds
are by no means going to sell goods at the
same prices, as ifexchange be what it was
when the United States Bank was in sue
cessful operation. But the United States
Bank was ''monster," and the Locofocos
preferred shinplasters to a sound currency
and the People are now the sufferers
Which is the most monstrous, u. States
Bank or general bankruptcy 90
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-06-24
FROM FLORIDA.

We understand that information under date
of the 7th inst. has been received at the War
Department, from Col. Worth, commanding
the army in Florida, that he is about resuming
active operations against one or more Of the
chiefs who have recently proved faithiess to
their promises of speedy emigration. The
Colonel appears to have entered upon his ar
duous command with commendable zeal and
activity. 1t is stated that much sickness pre-
walls among tho troops, far more destructive
oflife than the scalping-knife or the tomahawk
of these faithless and crafty negotiators.
The following is the latest direct news that
has reached us from that quarter Mar INT
ST. AUGUSTINE, Juno 13.
CAPTURE AND DEPARTURE OF WILD Car
Col. Gates arrived yesterday from Fort Pierce
Indian river, Florida, and informs us that fif-
teen minutes before he arrived at Fort Pierce,
Major Childs took the notorious Indian Goa
coochee, alias Wild Cat, with Is warriors
and negroes, in all 10: and, after two days.
confinement, they were shipped to New Or
leans. He was as bold and as impudent as
ever, and boosted of his having committed
the horrid murders near this city some time
since. This news was received by the citi-
Zens with three cheers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-06-24
MIR. STUART OF VIRGINIA.

We congratulate this gentleman that his
maiden effort has been crowned with success.
and that. by the adoption ofh resolution by
majority ofsixteen, the distracting question
OF Abolition has been put to rest, at least du-
ring the extra session. We confess we are
utterly unable to understand the course of
some gentlemen upon the final settlement of
this question. MIR. Stuart's resolution geld
ed nothing-compromised nothing INVOLVING
principle; but its salutary effect VIII be to
quiet the raging pillows OF Faction, and ena-
bio Congress TO despatch the business of the
country, for which they were cpnvened.-
That the object of the Locos, from the begin
ming OF this disgraceful and miserable squab-
bic, has been TO divide and distract the Wing
party, and to throw upon them the RESPONSE
oillty OF Reorganization and inaction, is so
clear to our vision, that we wonder there
should be two opinions about it-and there
Tore 1t Is we sincerely regret that SOUTHERN
wings should be found aiding and abettinp
these gentry in their insdious designs. No
stronger argument could be adduced in favor
OF MIR. Stuarts resolution than that John q.
Adams, lngersoll, Romance, Weller, Brown
and others, are found dead shot against it !;
ana our community, at least, will be sur
prlseu to hnd associated with them in the ne
gativc the names of Gilmer, Mallory and
wise. With the exception Of these gentle
men, and some Wings from North Carolina
ana Georgia, the minority consisted of one
Solid column of Loco Focoism. The old
gentleman of the Enquirer will, OF course,
pronounce sentence of condemnation upon
MIR. Stuart's resolution, because 1t puts a stop
to anarchy, and promises peace TO the coun.
try. Agltate-agitate-agi the great
weapon of that arch actician.-WHIe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-06-24

national BANK.-We invite the atten-
ton of our readers to Mr.. Secretary Ewing's
plan of Fiscal Bank of the United States.
which we publish in this paper. In referring
to it the Madisonian says:
We not only shave no doubt Of its havinu
the appreciation of majority of the heads OF
Departments" as remarked by city con-
temporary, but we can confidently state that
II has, In its general features received the ap-
probation Of the President, which is the most
important, since his concurrence is absolute
ly necessary to its passage.
The name of the Institution which Mr..
Benton desires to be twice read, is, we think,
a fortunate one.-It is descriptive of tho
character which the President in his mes
sage designed the new institution should
possess. Fisc signifies public treasure, reve-
nue., exchequer. Bank signifies bench or a
counter, or repository of money. The
term Fiscal Bank of the u. S., therefore
signifies the revenue counter or repository of
the United States-in other words, the agent
and repository of the public funds. Such an
institution, possessing also the power of sup
plying the country with sound and uniform
currency, is what is wanted. Persons may
differ as to its style, location, and the manner
of putting it in operation.
Objections of detail would probably arise
against any plan that might be proposed
None can be perfect, nor even satisfactory to
all. No great measure was ever carried with
out difficulty in the beginning, and conces-
sion and compromise in the end.