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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

10 give general description of the Prai-
riCs of the Vest, SO a q 20 enable Il stranger
to form some toIcrabIo estimate Of their as
poet, taeir beauty, and grandeur, yet native
desolaton, Is a task which ought to employ
ADLER pens. 1t is a subject sufficiently CO.
rious 10 engage the genius ofthc great, the
attention Of the philosopher, or the cxami-
nation Of the curious. Tho namo Prairie is
of French origin, and in tho English means
literally n meadow; than which no namo
can be moro appropriate TO those western
plains.
To have some faint idea Of their oxtcEt,
one should fancy himscIfas standing upon
the verge sl an immense meadow which
stretches TO an intcrminablc distance before
him; or "a located in tho midst of mighty
field, whore in oycry direction the horizon
seems to meet the clouds, or 70 tho verge Of
which human vision could not reach. Here
ono seems to contemplate immcnsity-th
mind becomes elevated above the sordd
things OF earth. Tho view, especially by
moonlight, has no bounds, save the starry
canopy, which, from its vaultcd arch, in &C.
lcstal grandeur seems to descend and en-
brace the rising earth This is peculiarly
tho case with the Grand Prairie, which
commences in warren county, Mo- and ex-
tends nouhwardiy to the Rocky Mountains,
and westwardly, it is said, even to Mexico.
The mind, however, soon lows underline cN-
ercisc Of the endless prospects, and naturally
rcycrts to surrounding objects, within the
immediate vicinity. During the Nernal and
festival months the immense fields arc on
hbtcd clothed in tho richest vcrdurc. The
tail grass, when Zophyrs play, waving in
tho wind, hurrics the mind TO the mighty
deep, while the bchodcr fancics himself
surrounded by tho sportjyc ocean pillows
Such is tho mysterious links by which the
mmd is chained, and the influence OF native
rcsemblauccs, that we Immediately feel
translated 90 distant chimes, and almost
fancy we hold sweet converse with kindred
. ,pritS far away. tccaling the thoughts,
however, from flights of imagination, and
cndcayorjug, 50 TO speak, 10 collect the
fragments OF mind from the wild cXubcr-
uucc OF laucicd fairy land, we are attracted
10y the garden of Flora, in the midst OF
which we seem 10 stand, or in lis centre
lost. Here cxotjcs of every hue spread
their c0ro,,H IN lively tintS otvared beauty,
NOR can the most cNtravagant imagination;
independent Of ocular demonstration,
. conceive OF the innumcrablc wid-nowcrs,
of every shade, by which he is surrounded.
Here the Industrious bee, the gaudy butter
fly, and hummiug bird, vie with each other
IN cuIng sweets, IN slipping ambrosia from
every flower, and nectar from every cell.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

A TOUCHING & BEAUTIFUL INcInr>r
We know not when we have peruscd n
more touching and beautiful little story
than the following from the Hartford Cour-
ant:
1t was but yesterday that fricnd-a
young gentleman OF fine intellect, Of no.
bic heart, and we'll known TO many Of our
readers, was suddenly snatched by the
hand OF death from all the cndearments of
lIie.-Surrounded by every thing that could
make existence pleasant and happy-a wife
that idollzed him children that loved him
as they only can love, and friends devo-
ted TO him--the summons came, and he
lay upon the bed Of death. But a few short
years ago, she TO whom he was weddod,
placed a bridal ring upon his finger, upon
the inside Of which he had few words
privately engravcu. The husband would
never permit the giver TO read them, tel
ling her the day would come when her
wish would be gratiied, and she should
know the secret. Seven years glided a.
way, and day or two since, whom con-
sclous that he soon must leave his wife for
ever, he called her to his bedside, and with
his dying accent told her that the hour had
at last come when she should see the words
upon the ring she had given him. The
young mother took it from his cold finger,
and, though heart-strcken with grief, ca
gerly read tho words" hare 70rcd thee
on earth--I t0iH meet thee an Hearcn."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17
VI. FRANK AND G. LATHAM SHOLES,
EDITORS.
FERNS

The SoUruPoRr TELEGRAPH is published weekly
on an imperial sheet at so cts payable in advance.
~ fym'nt he not made previous 10 the expiration Of
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gcd
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square (sevcnecn lines undc) for tho first insertion
ana twenty-five cents for each subsequent insertion
All ADVERTISEMENTS left without notice as tothe mum
Der Of Insertions, will be continued until forbid md
charged accordingly. No advertisements from abroad
where We are unacquanted with the persons sending
them will b, inserted, unless accompanied by the mo
hey.
No subscription from abroad will be taken. where
we are unacqna ntcd with the person. unless accompa
med by the money or by a responsible NAM
NJ Subscription with BE- discontinued until all AREA
B's are paid, unless at the option Of the editor.
Its perhaps unnecessary say that the above terms
viii BE- strictly adhered e., Of which, those interested
WllI please take notice
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

The following paragraph hns q conspi-
cuous place in the Rochester Evening Post.
BosToN AND THE WEsT.-The progress
of the railroads between Boston and the
lakes, is watched with deep interest, 1ceSt-
rard as well as eastward. The enterprise
of the New England capitalists will find
sufficient scope in the trade with western
Now York and the vast valley Of the lakes.
The disposition Of those capitalists is cvin-
ced by the fact that they have already
bought nearly half Of the stock Of the Ro-
chester and Auburn Railroad. The same
capitalists will soon take stock enough to
complete the short route between Batavia
and Bu1alo-the last link that will be
wanting after November TO complete the
grand chain Of railroads between Boston
and Lake Erie. The competition between
the Bostonians and New Yorkcrs may per-
haps render the latter moro sensible of the
importance Of improving the communion
tons westward by speedily enIorging the
Erie Canal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

EY WILLIAM y. GALLhHER.
Stand np-ercci! J hon hast the form
And likeness ofthy God!-Wh> more?
A soul as dauntless mid the storm
.Of daily lG' a heart as warm
AMI pure as breast c'cr wore.
Whit thcn?-Thou art as true n Man
As moves the human mass along,
As much part Of the Great Plan
That with Creations dawn began,
A IS any of tho lhrong,
Who is lhno encmy?-lhc high
In station or in wealth Inc chief?
The great, who coldly pass thee by,
with proud stop and avertcd eye!
Nay! nurse not such belief.
II true unto myself thou vast,
What were the proud ones scorn to thee!
A feather which thou mghtest cast
Aside as IDLY as the blast
The light loaf from the tree
Ne, --uncurbcd paqsiona-low desires
Absence Of no5Io scl-rospcct--
Death ~ tho breasts consuming fires,
70 that high nature which asplrcs
Forever I'LL thus chcckcd
These are thine enemics-thy worst.
They chain lhco TO thy Lowry lot
Thy labor and thy life aocurst,
oh, stand erect and from them burst
And longer suffer not!
Thou art thysclf thino enemy!
The groat!--what better they than lhoul
Al, Il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

BRAzIL.-It is said 10 be the intention
Of the government Of Brazil,to let all trea-
ties between the empire and other nations
run out their time before another be made
with any country. The object of this is.
hereafter, to trea: all nations alike, and
compel England TO take Brazilian produce
instead of specie for the 20,000,0O0 worth
ofEnglish goods now imported into the sew
eral provinces of the empire. The treaty
with Great Britain will expire in l544 /;
that with this country in 1872
y Y Vv.r-c
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

RATHER FUNNY-Strcet Scene 4
gentleman pushing down the street in hot
haste; ragged urchn running aftor him.
"Mither Mithcr o, Mithcr | thay
-Mither.'
care you calling me, boy"
'Ycih, thir; | thow, what hurry you
ith sin"
"WeII, speak quick; what do you want?
I've no time TO spare"
''Ith you going down thrcet''
ITO be sure, you little Ounce what DO
you want"
"Why mother thent me out to hunt our
old thpeckled hen, and if you thee her,
wish you'd catch her for me. Goth, you
thee, I'm tired looking for her"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

lie VERY LATEsT.-In these days Of
trouble, the necessities Of men have prompt
cd almost every method Of raising the wind.
30 many very queer ways have been re-
ported, that wo had concluded there was
no means Of gouging which remained un-
discovered. But we acknowledge our err
ror: mortal ingenuity has made another
Improvement in rascality and impudcncc
A supplemented, and honest countryman,
while watching upon the Levee yesterday
observed 4 wcl-dresscd gentleman, few
yards in advance Of HIM, drop his pocket
book. He picked it up and hailed the
careless stranger, who turned with much
apparent surprise, and waited until the 9TH
cr approached
"lsn't this your pocket booI?" said the
countryman, 81 thought saw you drop
it,"
Well, upon my soul it is. owe you
ten thousand thanks, sir; you arc On hon
est man. There is large amount Of mo-
ney mere, and had lost il beyond recove-
ry, | should have been ruined forever"
The worthy rustic was delighted beyond
concepton.-Tho feelings of deep gratif-
cation which always arise in consequence
of performing a praiseworthy act, were
much increased by the thanks so plen,i-
fully bestowed on him.
'Nlnety-nno persons in every hundred,
said the loser of the pocket book, would
not have acted as you have dono | fec!
compelled TO eyinco my gratitude in a sub
stantlal manner--you must permit me to
make you present Of twenty dolIars."--
He fumbled over the roll Of notes and
said
81 have nothing smaller than a fifty dol
lar bill; cum you give me thirty dollars in
change?"
80 yes, easy" said the other.
The transaction was completed, and the
poor dupe walked awny, not little elatcd
with his good fortune. Two hours nftor-
wards tho unfortunate countryman was ar
rested for attempting TO pass fifty dollar
counterfeit note. 1t is almost needless 10
add that it was tho note he received from
his worthy friend who so Strangely dropped
his pocket book.--Picayune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

A man who keeps an ugly dog says,
that if the animal runs mad and bites any
person, and that person will give informa-
ton. the dog shall be killed Immediately.
What is rairer4 Who would require more
disintcros'edncss
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

1t is a melancholy subject TO reflect up
on, that man seldom makes an applica-
ton TO the propretors of a boarding house
or hotcl-however honest they may be
without being taken in.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

A scribblcr in England, having obtained
PENSION, some how or other, gave up
writing entirely. A wag remarked that he
was pen-Shun-er.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

A dandy Of the present day, who adj
mires himself in looking glass, may be
said TO be in a similar state of mind TO n
man who is determined TO commit suicide;
for both have a fright(l object in view.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

Not SO Bad.-Thc following cuttings
from the St. LOUIS Pennant:-
A libertnc recols from the glance of
virtuous woman's eye as the thief does
from the instrument of fagclation; for the
punishment inflicted in both instances may
be said to proceed from the lash.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

"My brethren," said solid and learned
oracle of the pulpit" My dear brethren,
there is a great deal to be did, and it is
time we were up and didding ont"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17


DEATH OF A HERo.-Gcn. Samuel Dale,
one of the bravest Of the pioneers Of the
Southwest, died at his residence in Lunder-
dale-county, Mississippi, on the 23d April.
A writer in the Natehez Free Trader re-
lates the following incidents in his life:
"As u scout,-A pilot the emigrants
who frs: bazed the path through the
Creek nation, from Georgia 10 the Tom
bigbco, with arms in their hands; and SUBJ
sequenty as spy among the Spaniards at
Pensacola, nnd as partizan officer during
the most sanguinary epochs ofthe late war
present at every bu.chery-remarkable
for 'har-breadth' escapes; for caution and
GOODNESS in desperate emergencies; for ex-
hlbtlons of gigantic personal strength and
undaunted moral strength-hs story is
studded over with the spirit stirring Incl
dents unsurpassed by any thing in legend
or history. His celebrated canoo fight,
where, in the middle Of Alabama, then in
its spring flood, he fought seven warriors
with dubbed rifles, and killed them Land
rowed to the shore with the corpse OF his
last antagonist under his feet, would be
thought fabulous, if it had not been wit
messed by twenty soldiers standing pear the
bank, who no. having any boat could rem
der him 10 assistance.
Some years ago he was attacked by two
warriors, who shouted their warwhop rs he
was kneeling down 10 geta drink, and made
a rush at him with their tomahawks. He
knitted them both, and though bleeding
from five wounds. he retraced their trails
nine miles s,oallhiy 10 their camp, Drained
three sleeping warriors, and cut the thongs
Of female prisoner who lay by their side.
While in this act, however, fourth sprang
upon him from behind log. Taken al
such disadvantage, and exhausted by the
loss Of blood, he sank under the serpent
grasp of the savage, who with a yell of
triumph, drew his knife, and in few mo-
ments would have closed the contest. AT
that instant however, the woman drove a
tonshawk deep into the head Of the Indian,
and thus preserved the life of her deliver
err
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

Pretg Good-CorpuIcnt persons, de-
sirous of regainng their shape, should
apply TO some newspaper establishment
for the Office Of collector. They will run
their ia, off long before their station be-
comes a sinecurc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

STRANGE STORY-The Journal de Cher
bourg of the Sd inst, relates the following
strange story:-"A few days ago, while a
young lady was walking with her family
in the dusk of the evening, sho had Il note
slipped into her hand by n person who i'm
mcdiatcly walked away with so much haste
that she could not distinguish him. On
reaching homo she opened tho billet, but
found it an entire blank. On showing il
10 a party Of young friends, one Of them
more knowing than the rest suggested that
something might be written upon it in sym
pathetic ink. The paper was accordingly
held to tho fire, and the following words
wore brought to light in English: =" Fair
Miss, love you. If you in return can
love me q lutlo, will wait for you every
day, either at my hotel, from Il till two,
or OF the Place OF the Church at nine in the
evening. | have a proposal TO make TO
YOU. am rich and can make you happy,
If you viii only consent" Tho young Ia
dv was discreet and disposed to troat the
proposal with contempt, bu, some of her
young companions were DESTROYS Of mys-
tiiying the swain, and she entered into their
plans. Having prevailed upon an old and
confidential servant to lend herself to the
trick, they cnveloped her in a long cloak
with large hood, and sent to the place Of
rendezvous. The inamorato, nothing sus-
pectlng, hurried to the door OF the Hotel
d Angleterre. where his carriage was
waiting, and having seated his prize in ii,
and placed himself beside Of her, drove
off at luI. speed for Nalongcs. Several
days having elapsed without any news Of
the fugitive or the companion Of his csca-
padc, and the giddy girls who did not ex-
pect such result, are waiting for intelli-
gonco Of them with no small degree ofun-
oaslnoss." The Journal de Chcrbourg an
nounccs that handsome reward viii DO
given to any one who will bring m account
f lham r his Office
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-17

'.It's all in the family" rs the woman
said when she picked her husbands pockets
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-18

containing this threat, Mr. Crttenden, the Attorney General uf the United States, was despatched post haste to luckpon to be present At the tral ol NC Lcod, then under indictment before the Juelcial tflo nals of sovereign state fen invading her soil ana murerng one of her citizens m cold hloo'l-and Nha was the object of the Attorney Generals misslon !! To that Mcleod, in the laagngr ol hs written instructions from Mir. Webster" have skiini and eminent counsel, If such be not already ret,lncd and although you desired to act as counsel N"ur- self, you will cause il be sgnihcd To hln and to the gentlemen who may conduct his defence, li Il IS the wish of the government that, in case hs dtcnce he aVerruled by the in which he shall be tried proper steps he taken immediately for removing the cause, by writ of error, to the Supreme Court ol U. St ues." And these instructions also say III us indictment pending in one ui the courts ot the |. States, 1 MT. Wehsterl am directed to say thai the President, upon the receipt of MT. foNs last communication would have immediately directed a noiie proSegin to be entered."
 Mir. Buchanan contcnded that these instructions, copies of which transmitted to the British "oN- ernment, upon the receipt of letter using threats such as had no parallel in the annal of diplomacy among civilized nations had tendency to deprecate national character the eyes ot foreign nations and to encourage the nsoence of the British GoVern- ment. Mir. Rives replied to Mir. Buchanan, but d. rected his remarks only portion of hls argument -conending that the individual offence of Mcleod was merged by the ayowal of the British Govern ment, that the authorized and JustlIlable one. Mr. Choate, the successor of Mir. Webster, then obtained the floor, but pleading fatigue, on mo tion by Mir. Clay of Ky, the Senate adjourned al quarter past o'clock. The day previous MT. Clay of Alabama asked for an adjournment at o'clock on account of exhaustion, but Mir. Clay of Ky. said "l hope not,' and it refused
 In the House, abolition, the right of petltion &c occupied the sitting. Mir. Ingerso concluded very able speech the subject in opposition to the fana- tics. Strange to say, he was repeatedly called to order by Bolts, Underwood, and other wings from other slave holding states, and when an adjournment asked for the day previous, the mass of the southern whigs united with their abolition brethren in voting against it. Mir. Marshall, a new member from Kentucky, made most eloquent speech Tn reply to Mr. Adams, at the close of which the question reconsdering the vote by which Mir. Adams amend- ment adopted, was taken and lost-ayes no, nays 1l6-so the vote was not re-considered. mo- ten was then made reconsider another part of the subject by Mr. Wise which agaiu opens the whole question, and he and Mir. Adams have both intlmaied their intention of speaking on it.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-18
(Com mainicdted,)


 MR. EDIroR:-There rumors about town that a ttle Whig Caucus came of last Wednesday, or Dauphn st. d few doors above Royal. Divers the reports of their dongs. It has leaked out that il was by no means a full meeting of their candidates and the few thsre entirely harmonious. The pre- vailing opinion, however, is said to have been that sticking to the party meant nothing more than stick ing to few men, who from long habit have got the hang of the several ofices-and whose pockets have been already lined with the fleece. They have an utter abhorrence to any hand, however orthodox in whiggery, having any share in the offces-partc- nlarly the profitable ones. This the new candidates will find out before all the coseting is done with How can they expect to cope, in such chase with well trained party hacks long fed in the stalls of of Gcel It is said they chalked out quite series ol caucuses-the first of which to be held in few days preparatory giving the goby to the refractory It is expected Mir. Editor, that you will have eye on these hidden doings in city and drag them in to light.
 It is little remarkable, if true as rumored, that a candidate who is in of the suggest places in the city government--who has held it for several years and can say father or brother four or five tenants of the fattes offices in these parts-oued all the re- solutions!
 Mr. Editor, what office hating generation these whigs be! CONT1.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-18

THE STATE BANK AND MEssRs. F. SHAW & Co.-As this transaction has become as familiar to the public mind of Mobile, as if It had been discuss sed in the newspapers, deem it proper and feel great pleasure in being able to copy the following ac- count of it from the money article of the New York Herald The statement that the bills had been paid, corroborates what we had previously heard. We thank God, that for once, in these piping times of rascality, rumor has done injustice to the cha racters of several upright men.
 c. A letter from our correspondent at Mobile, pub Iished in the Herald of Monday contains statement in regard to some exchange transactions between the State Branch Bank and F. Shaw S1 Go, which is erroneous in many particulars. The exchange alluded to was furnished by F. Shaw & Co., at the solicita- ton of the Bank, drawn at five months, acceptance waived without endorsement, being mere orders for money when in funds. It was the express understand ing with the bank, that bale Of cotton would be shipped to Liverpool. It was all shipped to N York and has been held here waiting turn m the market. change in the management of the bank took place, and the arrangement entered into with F. Shaw & Go. entirely disregarded The bank commenced drawing its agent, J. Palmer, of the Merchants bank here at sight, giving him orders to draw against the irregular bills forward to Liverpool, and this without noticing Mir. Shaw in any way. That gen. teman discovered what going on, after having been in this city thirty days, and immediately made arranse ements to take up the biIls which was done, although they do not mature until August next, and consequently could not have been protested. The operation has been closed with arrangement on the part of Mr. Palmer that the matter should be left to disnterested parties for adjustment in regard to the damages sustained by Messrs. Shaw & Co. We will take up this subject of the Mobile bank in few days again.