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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
COMPASSIONATE PROCEEDINGS.

NIr. CLAY from tho currency committee reported a
Bill to incorporate Fiyoal Bank q the United States
The plan of the Bank presented by Alr. CLAW, differs
essentially in may respects from that of Secretary Ew-
ing, published in our last. Nr Clays bill was made
the special order for future day ana 1900 copies
ordered TO be printed
The Bill repeating the Sub Trcasury-as passed by
the Senate has been under discussion in the House,
but no decisive action has yet been had upon it. The
subject Of the renewal of the charters fthe Banks in
the District Of Columbia, which occupied so much Of
the time of Congress at the last session. is likely again
to be a vexed question.
Mr. BERNARD, member Of the House from tho state
of New York, has submitted project for a Nai NAL
Bank, differing from Mr. Clay and Ewing. 1t propos-
capital of % 900 900 the Bank to be located in
the city of New York-Very little else of interest has
transpired in Congress- since las notice of Con
g7cssional dongs
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

in Illinois, their department has been res
pectable, and the people have become pre-
possessed in their favor.
We are informed that the Mormon sect,
were never in a more prosperous condl-
ton than at present The city Of Nauvoo
already contains some three thousand in
habtants, and accessions are daily made
to its numbers. Larga arrivals Of converts
are expected from Europe the present sea-
son. \ pre- has been established at Nau-
VOC. devoted to the interests OF The denom-
inatlon. A large temple is now buildings;
the model, and the architecture, are prob
ably unlike any other in the known world.
When completed, it will be decidedly the
largest cdfcc in the State Of Illinois. The
city of Nauvoo, received an act Of incor-
poration from the Legislature, last winter
also several other special acts, suited to
the peculiar notions of the sect.
The extraordinary prosperity Of the
Normons. and the rapid progress Of their
faith, is surely no ordinary matter in the
events Of the age. Although the moral
sense Of the great body Of the people, have
been unable to discover any peculiar in
herent worth, in the written pretended re-
Violations Of Joe Smith; and though his al-
iected miracles have been proven again
and again, nothing more than cortcmpt-
BILE lmposltlons; yet there has been flock
ing to the standard Of the self STYLED Proph-
ct, of most extraordinary kind IIowev-
or, it needs no diviner Of secrets, or of
mysteries, to account for the wonderful
success Of this new sect, who profess to
| have found new entrance 10 heaven
Persecution, is the spring Of their growth,
and greatness. Persecution first gave to
the Mormons notoriety, and the repeated
public insults, which they received, enlist
cd sympathy in their behalf. Let any pre-
tender to special revelation; no matter how
absurd his theory, or sacreligious his faith;
be prosecuted, submitted to outra ges, and
driven like q fugitive, from country to
country, and all this for the sake of his
professed creed, and he will be sure to en-
list Il multitude Of followers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

robbers, to be dealt with by TIC closest limits of
the law; on The contrary they are honest and indus
rious, and by their settling and improving the wild
lands belonging to government, have added slimu-
las to the business enterprise of the country generally
which has not little benefited, indirect y, the
nues OF The government. When The priyationS incf
dent to settling a new coun'ry-the expenditure o
money and toll and the liability to disease taken
into consideration. humanity would dictate that eve
ry possible privilege should he allowed The settlers.
and justire would add her claims when the general
benefit 1e the cOnntry is con4idered. The govern
meni has an opportunity Of evincirg lis attach
ment to the real log cabin settlers, and we hope it
willno SO far forget its professions as to neglect their
wants and wishes
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

After all that his been said with regard to the nom
prescription of The whig party for opinions sake is
amusing, to say the least 10 witness the efnrts of
the Madison Express and Milwaukee Sentinel 10 in
sui the belief that is necessary five wish to procure
any thing from Congress for the territory 10 send
wing delegate; or in other words as the admnstra-
ton is wing, untess we send delega of similar DO
cs the territory will be prescribed and for nothing
but opinions sake. decent respect for the party.
we think should have prevented these editors from
advancing an idea. fer electioneering purposes, so
dangerous as this We do not incline muclltowarIs
whiggery, but we certainly have more exalted OBJ
MON of the party than this, and we doubt whether
any honest whlg-a wing from cple-wiil up
hold these editors, in fixing foul a stigma upon the
party for any purpose whatever. 1t would certainly
be pretty commentary upon the liberty of this great
republic ifa territory, child of the government in
whatever hands it may happen to be, is to be pro-
scrbed, punished and put down, simply because its
delegate, who has no voice whatever in the decisions
of the nation, happens to differ on some points, in
opinion, with the powers that be. For shame that
m idea degrading should originate with those
who ought to assist in guarding the dignity of our
government, and particularly in preserving from re-
pronch the honor of their party. We much mistake
The intelligence and spirit Of the people of Wisconsin
If this eleconeering trick does not recoil upan the
heads of !ts oricinators
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

The land sales il. tho Chicago district, Illinois.
commence on Monday, the 8 day Of August ext
II continue, if necessary, for period of two weeks
The lands bordering on the south eastern boundary
Of this territory comprised in this district and Of
lefed for sale. We have conversed with gentleman
resident of Lake county, this subject. Petitions
have been on 10 the department by the settlers
in that region, praying that the sale may be for the
present postponed. No answer to these petitions
has been received, and but little hope is entertained
by the settlers that their request will be granted.
We know of no good reason WHY the request should
he granted and there very apparent rea-
sons Why it should. 1t is the worst possible season
If the ear for the settlers leave their farms to at
tend The sale it is Just at the time when they are
busted in taking their crops and securing the fruits
of the past years labor To be obliged at this time
10 absent themselves for period of two weeks Some
Giy miles from their homes,is ruinous In the ey'reme
And further the sale of the produce of his farm is
generally tile only of the settler in raising
means to meet the purchase of his land and other
obligations The time of sale occurs Just before the
crop Of the present year can be made available, and
when il would reasonably be supposed the settler
would DO least prepared TO meet the demand upon
him. This is very good reason why thesale should
be postponed least long enough enable the set
Ter 20 avail himself Of the present crop, hich bids
fair 70 be abundant II is asking much of govern
nent and il would be more than justice were the
government to grant this request of the settlers The
settlers on tue public domain neither land rates
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
V-om lie Y y Commercial Advertiser,

As public opinion appears sui to he
much divided regarding the fate OF thc an
fortunate s,.amarp resjsIent,l Will as briefly
as possible narroJe to you few incidents
in prsSago Of mine across the Atlantic,
winch, no NAUTICAL man, nave crossed at
least a dozen times. GA The 18th Of Feb
uuarv.lS29, | lc.tlho haroor for 81. Johns,
n. T. IN the lM51nt'no 5. Patrick, o;one
hundred and t"-"'y-olSh' tons, Power,
master, a passage way or canal having
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
From the Madison Express, Extra.
WING TERRITORIAL CONVENTION
WIN. X. MAY, &c.

y y,
Alta Wing Territorial Convention, assembled At the
Capitol, in Madison, the lst day of July l84I at
ii o clock, NJ Tor The purpose of nominating can
didae for delegate TO Congress to be supported nv the
Wings at the ensuing election, John Terry of Iowa
was chosen chairman and Augustus Story of Mil
Waukee Secretary, for the purpose of temporary or.
ganlZation.
committee of five appointed to present suit.
able names for officers of the convention and TO exa
mine the credentials of members
The committee reported the following persons for
officers, who were unanimously elected.
JOHN Il ARNDI, President Pr TER n CUsHMAH
JAMES p Cox, Vice Presidents, Chas J Learned.
Thos Wright, Secretaries.
The following delegates were in Attendance from
the several counties in The Territory
RACINE-Mlchael Myers, Thomas Wright William
II Waterman, Eldad Smith, David Blish, A Hoge-
land.
GRANr-James P Cox, William Davidson, J Allen
Barber, II f. Iiough, J S Fletcher
RoCK-E Wilton, l. Il Stone, Milo Goodrich,
Arson WPOpe. MILWAUKEE William Prentiss.
Henry Miller, Cramer, Peter n Cushman, Andrew
+ Eimore, hartn Field, Augustus Story 8 WanIing1
BRoWN--John Z Arndt, David Jones Arson Dart.
William Tibbets 2 wanting1 WALwoRrH-John
NJ Capron, James Maxwell Wi!liamRumsoy Benja-
min Stanton. IowA-Parley Eaton. Nathan Ohm
stead. James Collins, John Terry, Charles Brack-
en-, VIM ; Hamilton, Hollenback John Brackcn.
DANE, DODGE, GREEN and JEFfERsoN-A 4 Bird
David Brigham James Kildoro William Woodle
CRA"FoRD--C Learned J ii Lockwood, Alexis
DaIey, AVA Z rogers.
On motion of WIN Prentiss Resolved That the
Delegates from such election districts as arc not fun
shall be allowed 10 cast the full number of votes 10
which their several districts are entitled BY the an
portlonment.
A committee Olive was appointed to draft rcsolu.
tons which committee reported at the afternoon
session The lateness ofthe hour at which The pro-
ceedlngs were received, prevents The possibility OF
our copying The resolutions this week.
I he Convention then proceeded to ballot for Dele
gate Messrs Charles Bracken and Cramer Tel
lers; which resulted as follows
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

Mr. Boston Notion, what has become of the Nam
moth of all Mammoths has it turned ont to be a
mammoth humbug; would fain believe IL has not.
yet the unaccountabe absence OF one dollars worth
for which sent the money puzzles US exceedingly
Time and again has our curiosity been uhetted by
the appearance Of successive bulletins announcing
the approach of this Mammoth Of publications, and
we are not certain that our philosophy will sustain
us under disappointment Pray Mr. Notion, send
us one copy, if you've got one, and if you hav'nt
please print us one without the peters, or Mr..
Park Benjamin's poems.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
Wright, Secretaries.

Remedy for Lightning SAock--As
this is the season when all are more or
less liable to experience shock from Ma
lures battery, the Buffalo Commercial Adj
yertiscr suggests that any person struck
down by lightning, no matter if apparent
Iy dead, ought 10 be laid Immediately ex-
tended upon the damp ground; and if it do
not rain upon him, water should be thrown
on freely, which in most cases will con
duct off the electric fluid, without any Sc
rious injury. Many one has lost his
life, when knowledge of these fact on
the part oil friends or bystandcrs would
have preserved it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

We mentioned last week the call for a meeting Of
wings at Milwaukee, on the subject of the appoint
ment ofJames d. Doty as governor of the territory.
we see by the Courier that the meeting was hume.
rously attended and a number of spirited resolutions
passed. The appointment OF James d. Doty, for
reasons winch nre known, was strongly rcprohated
ana measures taken 10 convey the deliberations Of
The meeting 10 President Tyler, that it might have
lis influence in presenting the nomination of Doty to
the Senate. A resolution was passed declaring that
their opposition TO Doty, should in wise affect their
action in other matters with the whole VIII q party.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

Fourth Of July.-The anniversary Of our national
independence which has just past, was doubtless
duly observed in various parts our Tcrrcry We
cannot forbear bestowing passing remark upon the
celebration at Geneva, Walworth County, on Sat
urday last which Of the editors of this paper had
the pleasure of attending We refrain giving any
thing like full description, in anticipation of a more
extended account from some other source The CON
course of people assembled was unusually large
comprising not only full representation from eve.
ry town in Walworth county, but great numbers from
Rock Milwaukee and Racine Counties-also from
McHenry. Illinois, The procession was the largest
probably ever formed in the Territory on any public
occasion. The band of music w as excellent The
dis play oflags banners, &C. by the representatives
from several of the towns, was imposing, and pro-
duced spirit stirring effect. About our hundyed la
dies and gentlemen sat down to elegant entertain,
ment prepared for the occasion. Not the slighIes,
accident occurred to marthe pleasures of the day
The citze of Geneva deserve much commenda-
ton for their generosity and good taste displayed, in
the arrangements OF The occasion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

The Long, Lo1e Black, ScA2oer.---Tbc
schooner captured ~ Lieut.. Taylor OF the
revenue service, IN Lake Borgne, near
New Orleans, and which was suspected to
be a pirate, seems, after summing up all
the testimony in the case, to have been
fitted out for the purpose Of shipping ne
erocs from Cuba to Texas on speculation.
SO says The New Orleans Bulletin. She
had moi yet made a single voyage
Burthen, 3 TONS 6 men. The Bulletin
anticipates her discharge, as no Illegal act,
it says, can be proved aginst her.--Tho
picayunc, on the other hand, says there is
suspected 10 be some connection between
this schooner and the affair o. the ship
Charles; and this suspicion derives plausible
lily from the fact that the captain Of the
schooner acknowledges there is a large
vessel attached TO the expedition, concern
ing which no information has been given.
---Joar. Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

J. z. ARNOLD, ESQ. of Milwaukee, we learn was
nominated at the Convention at Madison on the lst
OF July, as the Wing candidate for Delegate TO Con-
gress. +. VWhilon, oiRock. and VIM s Hamilton
and Mr.. Collins Of Iowa were proposed, but as will
be seen, zero not successful. Mr.. Arnold is Young
man, lawyer of very good talent and it is no doubt
as good selection as theparty could have made, bu
we have no fears that he Will be successful in the
coming contest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
The report has been extensively circu

The report has been extensively circu-
lated in the eastern papers, that Gov. Car
lin Of Illinois has joined the Mormons.-
OF whatever sins or indiscretions, Gov
Carlin may have been guilty Of in other
matters. we have information on reliable
authority, that he has not become con-
vert to the Mormon faith, but is actually
in beIIigerent attitude towards Joe Smith,
and his disciples. Gov. Carlin has ex-
pressed determination to deliver up the
Prophet to the authorities Of Missouri, for
allie ged misdemeanors in that State, du-
ring the sojourn Of the Mormons. 1t is
doubted, however, whether this resolution
will be carried into effect, for the reason
that during the residence Of the Mormons
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

We understand the wreck Of Tie schcon-
er Cleaner, lost last fall, with a load Of
corn for the lower lake, has Lccn di>eng-
cred in the vicinity of GravcIy Bay
The Cleaner was good vessel command
ed by Capt Case, an experienced akcr.--
She went down in a gale with all on board,
and until this spring no mencuio TO mark
the last resting place of her unfortunate
navigators had appeared.
Cercland UcruM.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
FOREEGN,.
ARRIVAL or TIE STEAM SHIP

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among o"d,'S' IT. ~. i'''''''S '"", VIZ
went '8aiHsl inc %.'". .'F on DG'l me
t,Hferr 2uI Corn Law Questions, had an
r.nc.1 in his list snocch, his dotcrmina-
tI1l ,a place lis conf lenco in Lord Mel
lotIHo's Government.
The general appearance Of the crops in
Europe indicated favorable harycsts,
Tie most important news Of this arr
va. is The capture OF the 5ognc toft% ana
thn cl'" az Canton, hY the British forces.
T.o effect o. This upon tho Tea trade, will
b.. r.nnG N oar .nlInn II rn6O EpD0rf -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

JoNArnAx + ARNOLD received % votes,
NILLI'N > HAMILTON II
JAMES COLLIN,
WILLIAM PkENTIss :
BLANK "
ON motion of Wm 4 Prentiss,
RESOLVED, That JONATHAN Il AK \Ot-D, IA
wig received maj ority of the votes of this tonVen
ito be duly declared the Canddat of the " hlg par
" for Delegate 10 Congress
ON m ,ti0n of I'm prentiss
RESOLVED That Committee Of TWO be APP United
TO wait upon Sir Arm Old, and inform him OF Ills nom
ion.
Alossrs HIM A Prcntiss and Farley Eaton ap
pointed said Committee.
ON motion OF Edward Wilton
Resolved That committee OF fiV" no appointed
drat an Address he peopie OF this lerT0TH, OF
which they furnish copy to tn cdtor OF the
Madison Express for publication as soon rs practical
BILE
Messrs Edward Wilton, VIM Prentiss, VIM
5 Hamilton. David Brigham and Charles Learned,
were appointed sand committee.
On motion OF \. a. Bird,
RESOLVED, That a WRig Central Committee for
the Territory, be appointed, consisting OF three, resi-
ding at Madison
Messrs A. a. Bird, David Brigham, and James Mo
rison, appointed SAID Committee.
On motion off W hiton
RESOLVED, That the proceedings OF this Conven-
ton be published lneach ofthe Wing news papers i'll
the Territory and aso in handbills for distribution
The Convention then adjourned, sine de.
JOHN p. ARNDr, President.
PETER \. CUSHMAN,
JAMES p. cox, Vice Presi cnls.
Charles Learned,
Thomas w Wright, Secretaries
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

Exchanges and a Fiscal Agent.--Wo
asked one Of the largest houses dealing in
exchanges in Wall street, at what rate they
would undertake 10 collect and disbursc lao
public revenue, receiving payment in specie
or its equivalent wherever money is to be-
received, and paying it in the same currcn-
cy whenever it is to be paid. The answer
was :" a quatcr Of one per cent"
Journal of Commerce.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

VENLNA, July 81, T91T
DEAR S1R:-We the undersigned members of the
committee OF arrangements for the WaN orth County
Temp GRANGE Nee braton ofthe 18th of July do IN the
name and Al the request of that committee tender YOU
our sincere thanks for Ii happy and exceed ngly ap-
proprlate Grafton, delivered by you in our village this
day; and further, ask your permission to publish the
same entire IN the Southport Telegraph and AIiwau-
keo Sentinel. and this request make, not for mere
compliment. but from deep conviction of It's own in
taInsc merits, and the benefits likely to result from its
publication
BY acceding TO our request You will advance the
true interests Of our country and add another
TO the favOrs al ady conferred.
Sir, yours respectfully.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

Another anniversary o: our National independence
has passed. Occurring as it did, on the Sabbath,
prevented much of the usual public rejoicing on the
occasion, but if the American people engaged them
selves in the ordinary acquisitions Of the Sabbath,
doubt not but they found favor with Him, WHO'S
the safeguard Of orr freedom.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

Winding Up.---Tho career Of the Bank
of Michigan is run. An injunction was
served upon the Bank on Friday last, at
the suit Of the Attorney General Of tho
State, which closes all further business OF
the Bank, unless The injunction is removed.
Cicceland HcrGIL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06
w * VI Ny,
r IL MALLARY,
c NJ GOODSEL.
& NJ BAKER,
J NJ ACNISH.
To Col. FRANK, Southport, w. T.

Southport, July 9Th, 1911.
GENTLEMEN:-Y our favor of the Sd ult request
ing The publication of an Grafton delivered by me q.
Geneva, has been duly considered. You will be
pleased to accept my sincere thanh for the very COM
Plimen AIRY manner, in which you have noticed nv
efforts on that occasion. can only say that it is nm
deserving of the liberal praises which you have be-
slowed upon it. The publication of 4th Of July ad
dresses has become matter of such common place
occurrence, that no very great interest is excited in
the public mind, nnless the effort be an emanation
from some individual, enjoying an extensive rcputa-
ton for more than ordinary talent therefore could
have but little hope OF exciting expectations or any
considerable interest by conserving 10 the pubca-
lion of my production. If the Grafton has in anv
way contributed to the instruction of those who lis.
tened TO It's delivery, am Infinitely m re than COM
pensated for the labor bestowed upon its produc,ion
| must therefore, gentlemen, most respectfully de-
cline its publication.
Your most obedient servant.
NJ. FRANK.
WIN K MAY .&c
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

Great Guns.-Two Of the guns Of the
steam frigate Missouri, have 10 inch
bore, weigh $500 lbs. each, and are called
"lO7 poundcrs!" They work like swv-
ell on the upper deck. There are also II
other guns, called " G8 poundcrs."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

hGdezand Licentious Books The Pres
bytery of Niagara, Now York, have pass
sed formal resolution, declaring that By
ron's works and Bulwer's novels care
books Of an inlidel and Iiccntious charac-
ter"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

UajrcrSaltsts.--The State Convention
at Watertown resolved to establish Uni
vcrsalSt University, on scale equaling
that Of our best colleges. This sect, in
this State, have S53 societies, 513 meeting
houses, and $50 preachers Their gain
has been about 60 per cent. in preachers,
20 per cent. in societies, and more than
100 per CEN. in meeting houses, in five
wears Post