davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
THE u. s. MONEYS.

We copy the following articles from the
Madisonian showing the existing laws re-
lative TO the moneys in the U. S. Treasu-
ry.
"Since the repeal of the Sub-Treasury
act of 1910, and Of the Deposit actof 1886,
the Executive Departments of Govern
ment, under the direction of the President,
have conformed their administration of the
public funds to the state of the law as it is
left now existing upon the statute book
The repeal Of the laws above mentioned
leaves in force the act Of 1889 establishing
the Treasury Department, and the act OF
1922, which repeats and amends other acts.
The Treasurer, by the law of go, is the
receiver and keeper of the public moneys,
which are at all times subject to the inspec-
ton Of the Secretary of the Treasury and
the Comptroller, and as he reports to Con-
gress and not to the President, he is to be
regarded, thong h appointed and removed
bic by the President, as a sort of semi
congressional officer. No money, howev-
er, can be taken from the Treasury BY
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

Retrenchment in Congress.-A COM
mittee was appointed some time ago in the
House Of Representatives to inquire into
the contingent expenses of the House
The chairman, one day last week, made
a partial report of their investigations,
which it must be admitted presents most
beautiful picture of extravaganza. By the
report it appears that every session Of Con-
gress costs the nation about $4,000 for
stationery alone. During the present ses-
sion the members have succeeded in vast
ing e7,7OO quilts, $4,000 steel pens, and
fifteen barrels ink Besides these, $476,.
25 have been paid for making pens! This
latter item will appear the more useless
when it is known that every member is
furnished at public expense with good
pen-knife, and yet, out Of sheer laziness,
puts the nation to the expense Of making
his pens. Some Of these expenses taken
slngly may appear rather small, but when
taken together, amount to no inconsidera-
BILE sum, and present proper subject for
retrenchmeni. Another Ogle is sadly need
ed in Congress. Ii is said that the con-
tingent expenses are TO be reduced to one
fourth their present sum next session."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

Mail roJ6er arrested.-On Wednesday
afternoon last, a gentleman gambler
came into a tavern at Oregon City, and it
being very rainy, treated the company
present very literally, and paid the bill
VITA five dollar gold piece. In the eve
ming he went to gambling, the money he
put up was gold, and being the loser he
was necessitated to take out considerable,
rising twenty dollars, in gold. This was
told to Judge Ford, who thought no might
be the robber Of the Land Office in this CT
ty; whereupon he was arrestedby the She
riff and searched. There was found on
him s45 in gold, gold pencil case and
watch, silk stockings and cape, and other
fancy articles Of female apparel, which
proved him to be the robber Of Winters
stage. Ii was thought he would be whip
ped the next day, in order to make him
disclose where the other articles are con-
cealed. He will be committed and infor-
nation sent on to the gentlemen in Missis-
sippi, whose lady was robbed of these arti-
cles, and so be convicted. He said he was
recently from Ohio, and probably was sin.
gle handed in the robbery.-B.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

Daring attempt to rob the MaH.-On
Saturday morning last, about six O'Clock,
as Mr.. Winter's Peoria stage, arrived
it was found that all the baggage was miss
ing, that the straps had been cut and the
canvass which covered the trunks, was en-
tircly gone. Messengers were Immediate
ly despatched back and all the trunks were
found between Dixon and DIR. Christeance's
tavern at Malugin's Grove, a distance OF
24miles. None of the trunks were opened
but one, which was found about one mile
from Mr.. Chris:eance's tavern, and rified
OF 500 in money, and Of prope rty enough
TO make up another 500. This trunk
was taken off by the robbers, who we're
unquessionably after the mail; and were,
probably deferred by the fact tina. there
were two passengers on the top. The 9TH
er trunks were found scattered along the
road, as they happened 20 be jol,ed from
the stage, which was crowded with passen-
gers.
What makes the case more aggravated
is that the rifed trunk belonged to a lady
from the State Of Misslssippi; and what
makes the matter the more lamenta5le is
that il will revive tho lynching spirit which
has been so happily ailayed by the fact
that there has not been any depreciation
upon the rights Of community since the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
The Mcleod CASE AND THE BRITIsH

HE MCLEOD CASE AND THE BRITIsH
MINIsTER.-We have made more partic-
lar inquiries relative to the information
communicated in yesterdays paper, that
orders from the British Government came
out by the last steamer, the Britannia in
structing Mr.. Fox to demand the release of
Alexander Mcleod, or his own passports.
The gentleman from Halifax who brings
the information is highly respectable Sir
John Harvey, who came out in the Brit
tannia told him that two days before he left
London he Das at The Colonial Office and
'cas there informed that dispatches of the
character a6ore indicated acere preparing
and could go out by that steamer. The in
telligence comes to us so direct and through
such ;rusty hands that we do not we'll see
how it can be erroneous.-Jour. of Conn.,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

Important Nevs from England
news brought by the Great Western is of
great importance. The wing ministers
have been defeated by majority of o.
The Cabinet has been dissolved, and Sir
Robert Peel has beer chosen Premier by
the Queen, with unlimited power to form
q new administration.
The Mcleod case has been the subject
Of discussion in the House Of Commons,
bot the late ministers expressed themselves
satisfied with Mr.. Webster's letter, and
were content to let the trial 60 on. All
things looked peaceable. Crops look bet
ter. Corn and flour are down. On the
continent all is Quiet.-M Y Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
NJ FRANK AND G.. LATHAM SHOLES,
EDITORS.
TERMS !:

The S6uTHpoRr TELE GRAPH is published weekly
en- an imperial Sheet so cts payable in advance.
If payment be made previous to the expiration Of
the 6rs six months, additional SO cts. will be char
ged.
Advertisements inserted at the rate Of one dollar per
square seveneen lines under) for the first insertion
aud twenty five cents for each subsequent insertion
All advertisements left without notice as tothe mum
Der Of Insertions will be continued until forbid and
charged accordingly. No advertisements from abroad
where We are unacquanted with the persons sending
them, will be inserted unless accompanied by the
ney.
No subscription from abroad will be- taken. where
una cquaintei with the person. unless accompa-
MED by the money by responsible name.
No subscription will be discontinued until oil
ges are paid, unless at the option Of the editor.
IL perhaps unnecessary to say that The above terms
vi II be strictly adhered to- Of which, those interested
will please takenotice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
The Queens Speech is remarkable fc

The Queens Speech is remarkable for
its silence in reference to the United States.
1t, besure, includes this government under
the general head Of "Foreign'' but nowhere
particularly mentions it-though it does
others whose position and relation are far
less important. Is the position of the two
countries too delicate for the public eye?-
One thing seems clear-no demand will be
made for Mcleod until after his trial. If
convicted, he will be pardoned by the Gov.
That seems to be the point to which the af-
fair is tending at present [Roch Adv.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
MISCELLAN Y.
DRAWING A CHALK-LINE.
Or, Reserrimg the right Of passage, an
Incident founded on fact.

j
"Once upon q time" there came to this
city young Kentuckian, for the purpose
of learning the sciences Of medicine and
surgery. He was tall and athletic, shrewd,
apt and intelligent, with little sprink,
ling" Of waggishness. He was indicted
into Charity Hospital. and room in the
third story given him as study. On en-
tering into his new quarters, he was in
troduced to French gentleman occupying
the room also as a student. The Young
Frenchman it seems, was very frank in
his manners--courteou yet cold--and he
thus addressed his new companion:
"Sir, am indeed pleased to see you,
and hope that we may prove mutually
agreeable; but in order that this may be the
case, | will inform you that have had Sc
veral room mates, with none Of whom
could | ever agree-we could never pur-
sue our studies together. This room con-
tains two beds; as the oldest occupant, |
claim that nearest the window"
The Kentuckian assented.
"Now," says the Frenchman, 81 will
draw the boundary line between our ter
ritories, md we shall each agree not to en-
croach upon each others rights" and Ia
king piece Of chalk from his pocket, he
made the mark Of division, midway, from
one end 10 the other. "Sir," he added,
81 hope you have no objection to the srea-
ty."
"None in the world sir" answered the
stranger, 81 am perfectly satisfied with
it," He then sent down for his baggage,
and both students sat down with their
books.
The Frenchman was soon deeply en-
gagged; while "Old kaintuck" was watch
ing him, and thinking what a singular &C.
nius he must DO, and how he might fix
him."
Thus things went on until dinner time
came.-The bell was rung-ths French
man popped up, adjusted his cravat, brush
ed up his whiskers and mustachois, and es-
sayed to depart.
..Stand, sir!" said the stranger, sudden.
ly placing himself with his toe to the mar
directly before the student, elf you cross
that line, by Cd, you're dead man!''
The Frenchman stood pale with aston
ishmcnt The Kentuckian moved not a
muscle OI DUN III 81
Ience for some moments, when the French
man exclaimed" Is it possible that did
not reserve the right of passage?'
"No, sir, indeed you did not: and you
pass this line at your PERIL
"But how shall get out Of the roomP'
"There is the window, which you re.
scrped to yourself-you may use that but
you pass not that door-my door which you
generously left me2''
The poor Frcnchman was fairly caught;
fIc was in quandary, and made all sorts
of explanations and entreaties. The Ken.
tuckan took compassion on him, and think.
ing that going out of a third story window
was not "what it's cracked up to be-" said
to his new friend" Sir, in order that zoe
may prone mutually agreeable, Pll rub Out
the hateful chalk line and le, you pass"
The Frenchman politely thanked him,
and since the settlement of that ''boundary
question" they have been the very best OF
friends. Y. Pieayine.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

The Toronto Patriot says commission
Of Canadian gentleman appointed by the
Supreme Court Of this State, have pre-ce-
ded to Hamilton, to take deposition Of wit
nesses in behalf Of Mcleod. The trialwill
come on at Utica next Monday,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

Lynchers.-lt was supposed that the
Grand Jury Of Ogle county would bring in
bill of indictment against all who were
engaged in the execution of the Driskells,
(about 3O0) and that they would have their
trial on Saturday. This is probably brought
about by the individuals themselves, and
their friends in order to prevent their be-
ing troubled with the matter hereafter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

The Philadelphia correspondent Of N.
Y. wing paper tells the following TRUTH
"Under no administration, since the es-
Enlistment of the government, were there
as many open and notorious scamps seat
ed in Office, as there have been since Gen.
Harrison subscribed the oath of Office Of
President Of the United States"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

The Albany Evening Journal states that
it was Lett who blew up the Welland ac-
queduct and Brooks monument; and that
on the Saturday night before his late arrest
at Buffalo, he was in Canada maturing a
plan to blow up war steamer.
Bella Badger, has been rejected by the
Senate. He was nominated to the office Of
naval officer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

him, or any other officer of the Govern
ment, high or low, except upon warrants
issued by the Secretary of the Treasury,
in pursuance of appropriations by law, and
countersigned and registered.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

shooting at Washington Grove. The peo-
pie about Dixon are in high state of fer
mentation, and many heretofore opposed
to the lynching system are in hot pursuit,
vowing to hang the robber upon the first
tree. ChicdgO Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
DEMOCRACY TRIUMPHANT IN MAINE.

Fairfield has been elected Governor of Maine, by
majority Of rising 1000, his wing opponent, Kent
Last year Harrisons majority in this state was 1875.
In the House the democrats have an overw heming
majority. The Portland Advertiser "a wing paper)
says; Ave are not sure the Wings will b. found to
have elected q single member Of tho Senate"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05

At the recent term Of Whiteside's court.
Illinois, there was II lawyers present and
only IA cases on the docket
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-10-05
To Messrs. Gales and SeatOn

GENTLEMEN: Lest any misapprehension
led me to differ from the course pursued by
my late colleagues, wish 10 say that re-
main in my place, first, because have
seen no sufficient reasons for the dlssolu-
ton of the Cabinet, by the voluntary act Of
Its own members.
/ am perfectly persuaded Of the absolute
necessity Of an institution, under the au-
thority Of Congress, to aid revenue and f.
nancial operations, and to give the country
the blessings ola good currency and cheap
exchanges.
Notwithstanding what has passed. have
confidence that the President will cooperate
with the Legislature in overcoming all diff
ficulties in the attainment Of these objects;
and is to the union of the Wing party
by which l mean the whole party, the
Wing President, the Wing Congress, and
the Wing people-that | look for u reali-
cation ofour wishes. | can look nowhere
else.
In the second place, if | had seen rea-
sons to resign my Office, should not have
done so without giving the President rea-
sonable notice, and atfordIng him time to
select the hands to which he should confde
the delicate and important affairs now pen
ding in this Department.
lam, gentlemen, respectfully, your obe-
dent servant, DANIEL WEBSTER.
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
e-Upcn,ns OF
GosiiE.'s +Tencli aud { nicricHn
"a EE-..-sse Use.
NJ. tJU FuLroN-s-HEEr, \

NO. E,JV IILI'N-s Mt, n
RI consequences of misfortune BY fire this Establishment
I haa been clo> d for u-sks but rc-0pcnsd
sp'.nald sy taan betoie. Tho g,eit number Of
psrsoes ~ho hay. for been n ee Iibt Of taking
meal. at he n,iehbolsg Eliug Icac. aGd for ,ri-
have called -.ve nfly nj Ued ther pats u
ace hut ~ inucsi mony oths.s d. TIC same in
seq Il the y-ra, difference EXISTING hetwoen ths
p lni these WHO nave been iougs; engaged IN he
iu-aes-, and Who By aalteuto have be-
ccm. careless TO ths!r customers
he subscriber determined 20 give ati faction the
pubic 40, ou, IN the CLEANLINESS sni briancy o.! the
pol. and " waters,
pitucuRr for the excellent hch every Kim
oked and the astonishingly low which every
ihipg /. Afforded.
Sa.d tina, his place shall always continue rs it no "
Is Of the best Ia Ia ouse in New Yorb win
gard Others charges be hopes his friends and trmer
customers md the public IN general, viii continue
efforts their 'aycr
n23 1t H. GOSLISG.
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
THE VALLEY.

1oxr vale Of the grove where the violet blows
r. IT'S, !, sweet in thy shadows noon 10 repose,
Where the west wind makes music, through dark
w "''I ,vav;,q woods. foods
With the hum of the bees and the voice OF the
For the calm of the Sabbath regns ever serene
Through the bloom-scenied aises OF this temple OF
green,
Nor do voices Of passion or anguish ;ntrudc,
To modest frosn the dark world the Sweet solitude
All! long will my heart, in each suffering year.
Revert 10 the rnoneats spent listlessly mere lnigh
When no eve. 10 perceive the tear.droP, vas
And sacred 10 thee was the unbidden igh-
Whqn Sorrow Wild pulses to peace were allayed.
Like the murmurs that die in Thy bosom Of shade,
And my day.dreau,, we're bright as thy glitiering
dew
All why were they shor,lived and vanishing too
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
PRocRE.s AND PEKNASExcr.

BRESLAu, Dec. %, le05.
Your letter of the Goth, which have jus, read
a second time, contains something which canRo,
for a moment leave unanswered; ter cannot bear
to be uisuu derstood by man like you on so
important Il point,
That II hate Intellectual progress, never
said, or at least aever meant. How could do
myself such ipjus,icel What mean, is nearly as
follows:
Two principles govern the moral and inteectu-'
world One IS perpe,ua! progress, the sthcr, the
necessary limita,ions that progress Ii tie for
mcr alone prevailed, there would DC nothing stead
fast and durable en- earth, and the whole OF social
lifs would be the Spor, OF winds und waves. If the
latter bad exclusive sway, or even ii it obtained
nischisvous p epondecency. every thing would Pc
trify or rot The best ages of th- world are al
ways those in which these two principles ERE the
most equal, balanced. Ia such ages every en-
ghtened man ought 10 adopt bo;h principles into
his whole mind and conduct and with hand
develope vha, he can, with the other restrain and
uphold what he ought
Blu, in wild and stormy times, when this balance
is destroyed by attacks on the conservative prnci-
pie or IL dark and barbarous times, when the
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
From the Augusta Geo Mirror.
TRAY MELODIE S.
THE FOUNT.
aY Hr,,RY 3. lAcgsox. esQ.

SWEET fount of the woodland with muSica! noe
Still rnurrnur thy waters onward they glide.
Though vanished loved ones taat sat oy me o,a
And the bright eyes that watched thee are FaS4eS'
and dim !
/, bring, back the voices long silen, and gone
The memory Of Joys like thy riPPles at pay ;bcv
AS bright and as sParkng--ye' aeeiiHg as 'A''
Lone fount of the valley think, as l rove eov.
A. soon in the ocean thy waters are tossed .s o.,
So fond hearts are severe. ana r1e .,,.n,
y et ne er in the ocean are waters 50 sweet
AS those in the valley iha sing , as ,He y ' Tru,h
:? lie me hearts tina, have loved in the morning OF
yo1th
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22

.;.,l. - ,,oeress !, u1duly checked, It appears
P---. sierc individual should take part, ~ q
- lerorne 70 a certain extcnt oAe-siced, IN or
to,,n sort of cout terpoi=e 10 the disorder
~. ,s;gn, around him When fear OF truth per-
.,.nfion for opinions and stupid persisteucy weigh
down the human mind, the best men OF their age
must strive even unto martyrdom. for progress.
When on the other hard-as IN our tlTne--dc-
gtruction Of every kind Is brcone ihe ruling aad
preponderaa, tendency, all distinguished men must
attach themselves o5s;ina;ely to Did opinions and
instts ions.
Thu. alone did understand the question. And
even now even in these times OF dissolution very
many must OF course labor ~ the men a! culture
Of the human race but some mus; deToie them
selves To- the more difficult the more tnank!es5 the
more dangerous task OF Struggling against the ex-
cessvc tendency TO change. That tifese men 'nusi
above all things, be highly cultivated assume a.
dispensabe.
am as little inclined to extremes as you. nc
difference between u lie. mainly tIs: you have
the principle OF progress, aim, constantly be-
fore YOUR eyes but, too great and TOO wise 10 risf
blindiy forward. ycu have learned and have adrni-
rably taught others. how necessary II = to hold
the rein even while you urge forward. have
chosen the conservative principle as my polar star
but never forget that we MIST urge onward, even
while we keep steady rein.
In ,ranouil times We should stand precisely or
me same line; even IN the storms oftlese tremen
dous DAYS we are in state .i perpetual approx
nation; both extremely near 70 the centre, trough
starting from difieren, pom; OF the periphery.
Gren;z.
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
=. py. Eg.s. IL CO.'S. LINE.

-. .. FOR NEWBUHGH, LANDING q
! TCAi.l5lNELI'S, ~ EST POINT y COLD
-sz5sfs1a2stas-- SPRINGS. Tsn steamboat hlGdLaN-
Der. CAPTAIN Kocer Wardrcp, w!.l Leave the loot o.
Warrca.si-ect NcN-f'rs ever! Monda!' iHufsuAy' ''
Saturday afternoon, at O'Clock.
Kctprrlsc the nisiliLAnDtR will leaye NGwourg5
s,erv taon9y morning At o'ciccA, and Tuesday and
Fer rrcsh, or aa,saeo apply 20 the Captain on bouru.
AB-Alhagrase, and freight OF every sescripuon' an,
b o. .pec,e put an beard boat must BE- Al the F'si
OF the owner. thereof unless elii o a1ng or ocel L
signed for The SANE. y
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
gACHUs's PATENT
gACRUs's PATENT
'IE{L()Il S'I()IE

This stove is constructed Of the best quality Of Rns'
rcet iron upon the cylindrical psn-thc furnace or Ere
chamber occupy ing part OF the cenirc cylinder 70
which /, attached AZ atmospheric Iafe:cr upon each side
Of tabular form ant lined throughout The heat that
err ltcd IN chamber passes between tie Innings OF the
two rarcers (of radiators they are c1e o the base
through the ;uhrs, which left open At each cad f
that purposc great amount of rarccd OF yarn
air into Inc apartment. The purity and soitncss OF tn
II m room heated by ihi, Stove peculiar and re-
,nar tabc the heat Icing diued from great exeat Of
.rrfac modcra ely hcu'cd The heated nir entering th
wings or sides OF the stove. descc5s and sprcads
the entire srscc Of the base at the bottom keeping ~
colder norton OF III. air next the door cir
clacr-in the meantime preserving entirety from coy
amGatou rendering th stove perfectly sale ard agree
.blc for APARTMENTS inyalids sleeping rooms &C. AGc
a. this is the OILY that has the radiator and hoo"
base combined, the public respectfully invited to cal
md examine It before purchasing elsewhere. MaGuac
trrr5 bv J q + BACKUS, 81 Bowery, New York, whert
1u he seen great number OF rccommends:ir from ecu
= omen who h2vc used these stoves. NIB I'm
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22

Nt5s Ei.,s-'- ss ziaT ts4TlyE CORDIAL.
y For re!:ef Of N-ryou. Alec and Dyspepsia.
THIS Cordial / peculiarly adsp;ed reye t1rse dis
tre,sns compl4inis. Actog tcEc by strengthening
the dieesNe restores II duo He health, appetite
InTgorsis- the muscular -ysien; -sspass low spirits
and melancholy! eie:a;es The nizd ard the Of
health al sre7gts TEIch ha invariably followed is
renders the Naetndiaarian h'p2g end eonteut d. The
Restorative Co-dal psasar. the taste, agreeable
the smell. 9ct does lu.=ri-. with regular Diet Il
has beeu nieAy appr-cai ~ The female sex no have
generally fogni benefit fcna il Sold wholesale asd
retail at No la9 soa aud No.2l6: Bovery. Price
81 ner sotiis. nl9 3xs
New-York tribune., 1841-11-22
% EeysS HesS<E. " -sss;s-s .

:. $50 - EeyES NIX !. " 2 e : q =
.sr.s.cs-7.E=zS FALL. AkRANGENENT-, steam
boG; OSIRIS. Capt. J. u. Aiis;ro, wa
on and allcr November 9, run olloS Leave Ne"
rk IRON Futor rkct slip. East River, every Tues
1.y Thursday aud saturday, VI o'clock A.
Returning, will le,v- d Bank every Tuesday mars
dav and ,,uriav al half past IL ocl"cS,P NJ
The Boat will .un as abo until further notice. weather
i.;,,,,i, ,,,,;,,,n- Nc