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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

A SUBJECT FOR ANTIQUARIANs.-W
were presented short time since by Mr.
w. X. May, Esq, Of Geneva, piece Of
wood in good state Of preservation, which
was found in the ground thirty-sir feet be-
low the surface. In digging we'll on the
borders Of 4 prairie, solid log Of wood
abou, eight inches in diameter, was found
at the aforementioned depth below the sur
face Of the earth. The soil in which il was
found is specios Of clay and slate: the
farm on which the we'll was dug is dry and
elevated land, situate about thirty miles
from the shore Of Lake Michigan.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

The village Of Delcvan, Walworth Co.,
We are informed is doing fine business
oy way OF improvement a respectable
NUMBER OF buildings have been erected du-
ring the present season, most Of which cx-
hloIt good taste. The town is advancing
IN population and Importance. We know
ou' one iauIt OF Delevan--its citizens take
but one copy Of the Telegram.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

We mentioned in our last the fact that the
Jacksonville branch Of the state bank Of H.
linois had been robbed Of some a82,0 900,
and the books, papers, &c. Of the bank
destroyed. Some disclosures have takon
place with regard to the matter, which show
the liability Of human nature generally,
and of bank officers particularly, TO fall
under temptation.
The robbery was committed by Henry
d. Town, the teller. Itappcars that Town
had for some time been dcfaultcr TO the
bank in a sum Of some three or four thou
sand dollars. This default had been con-
cealed for some time, but new Cashier
having been appointed, Town became fear
full that discovery would be made, and
ms appears, rcsor,cd to the robbery and
destruction Of the papors, 10 augment his
gains and conceal his frauds. Town slept
in the bank and carried the keys, and as it
seemed so improbable tina, a robbery of
such an extent could be perpcira,cd with
out his knowledge, public suspicion rested
upon him, when he was Intercepted and
finally confessed. The money has been
recovered.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

a CAUTION TO sMoKERs-A fire occurred
at New Orleans on the 9Th inst, which de-
stroyed SIX or eight buildings, which was
occasloned by the ownor of one of them
carcIe5sIy throwing among some shavings
the remains of match with which he had
been lighting his cigar Rather a costly
smoke, that
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

The Crops. The Editor Of tho Cincin-
natl Gazette says, that all the wheat be-
tween Columbus and Cincinnati is harvest
cd and will produce an average CROP
The corn, he adds, looks healthy, and =
very good crop will be made ifthc wealth
or continues favorable
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

We learn from the Detroit Advertiser
that the Bills of the Farmers and Mocha
hicks Bank, are now exchanged by the
brokers in that city OF 10 per cent. in sPc-
Gle. Most of the bill holders in the city
were anxious 10 exchange on these terms;
consequently upwards of $4,000 in spc-
Gle had been paid for tho Bills Of the Far
mcrs and Mechanics Bank within few
days.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

The Village Of Beloii is doubtless one OF tho most
iourshng ard enterprsing in the interior OF The Ief-
ritory. -tuate as is, one OF the most heauti-
fl rivers on this side of the lIississppl The Rock,
nd surrounded by q region of country of extreme
fertility it can but become place of great inland
trade and Importance. Tho hydraulic power at Be
loii is probably unsurpassed By my in the southern
portion of The Territory. The Improvement of the
water power, will ne commenced the present year
on an extensive scale. The village hns nearly dou-
bled tho number of its inhabitants during the last
year. In Juno 1910, Beloit contained $50 inhab-
tants--in June, 1871, the number was $50 The
present population is probably about $50.
There in the village four organized churches
ngregationa>t, Bupts', Episcopal and Methodist.
each of which prosperous condition. Tho
town enjoys respectable reputation for intelligence
an correct moralS--the inhabitants arc pr0vcrhlaly
church going people; nearly one half OF whom
are members Of the different don ,minatons above
il entoncd. The village has two high or select
schoOls-onc for young ladies, the other tir young
gentlemen. The number OF buildings erected the
present season, including those commenced, end
which will be completed the coming fall is over for
ty; Of which Of respectable size, and dis
rlay considerable taste and ncatnoss.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Caledonia left Liverpool
on the 18th inst. and arrived at Boston on
the l0lh. The Caledonia brought II pas
sCngcrs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

A Great THnncL-Thc Baltimore Pat
riot states that tho Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, between Uarpcr's Ferry and
Cumberland, will probably be completed
in the ensuing year. With reference 10
the great tunnel, the Patriot says:
"During the last month, the ,nnncl~a
tho Doc Gully notch (Which al ono time
was supposed to present tho greatest OBJ
stacle 10 the speedy completion Of the
road was opened from end 10 end SO
thoroughly ns to allow a carriage to be
driven through it. This tunnel (uljch IS
f~elrc hHndrcd feet lomg, and ercaratcd in
tic solid rock hronghout) was commenced
about the lst Of June, 1870, and carried
through in lille more than twelve months,
by the men working night and day. We
learn from friend that, during u recent
Jauni which nc made to this great work,
ct IS only twelve mios from Borkcly
Springs no was struck with the almost
mathematical accuracy Of lis outline, lis
appearance at n short distance being as
regular as if it were cut out Of plastic clay
while the material, in fact, around and
overhead, is as solid as marble"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

WnEAT.--Ncw wheat has been selling
the past week in Michigan City al 65 cts.
per bushel.. Tho wheat crop in the vicinity
OF Michigan City is said 20 be excellent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03
MEssRs EDITOrB:

VI ESSRS LDIfOT6:
Having read your remarks in the Tclc-
graph Of the goth uIi., cautioning farmers
10 beware Of spectators, permit far
mer (and a patron) to offer you the pre-
vailing sentiment of many of the Walworth
county farmers, with rcspcc: to the frauds
practi cd Ivy the produce buyers of the east.
The produce buyers SILL their eastern bills
and drafts 10 brokers, and to such banks
as wish 10 send their paper abroad, al any
price just on the eve Of their explosion. =
This has been the game Of all tho "wild
cat" banks; and last Of all nearly every
bank in Michigan and those Of Wisconsin
and other western banks. How much the
Territory has suffered by innuxcs Of pa
per, of such worthless banks just before the
explosion, and so recently too. at tho hands
Of eastern produce buyers?
Do not the farmers ono and all, owe it
TO themselves to form the resolution, and
act in concert with it, to put an ctIcctual
stop to this species of fraud Should they
not reject wholly in their sales Of produce,
that currency which comes to US through
tho medium Of brokers, bank spectators,
and accept such only, as is availabla in all
our commercial transactions with the casl ?
We're the farmers altogether TO refuse the
notes Of all but specie paying banks, as an
equivalent for their produce, the currency
ofihis country would be speedily improved,
and both farmers and merchants would be
mutually benefited.
w
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

nc OIUClnHdtl buZcllO, EcCClNcu Uy me
mail OF this morning, has tho following
Rumors OF the same kind have reached
us before, but We were inclined not 10 Gre
dit them.
A SPEC OF WAR.
\ private letter from very respectable
gentleman IN Philadelphia, was received
in this city on Satuld day, which created
quito n sensation. The writer advises,
that Mr. Fox, the British Minister at Wa
shngton, had received dispatches from
his government ordering him TO demand
of ours the immediate discharge of McLc-
Cd, and in case Of refusal, to demand his
passports, and leave the country! These
dispatches wcro accompanied by private
letter from Lord Palmcrston, advising him
that it would be bcst-Or most polUc-to
make the purport otthcse dispatches known
to our government uRoGciaHy, IN triend-
N wdy-boforo an official communication
of them is made in order, doubtless, 10
give Brother Jonathan time for reflection,
and 10 make up his mind what to dol Mr..
Fox, it is said, has complied with his in
structions.
Again, tho letter states, that when Mr.
Stevenson our Minister in London, after
waiting months, with becoming patience
for an answer TO his demand of PREPARATION
for tho destruction Of the Caroline. called
upon Lord Palmcrston TO enquire when
reply might be expected, he was told bv
his Lordship that it had already been pre-
pared-woud be delivered whom desired
and araS a declaration Of acdri
Tho writer of the letter is a gentleman
of the first responsibility, and gives UNI
questionable authority for what he writes.
and we arc informed that private letters
from " ashngton received Yesterday. CON
firm the main facts.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Ncto hrcniion fer Navigating the Ocean.
}. A. Etzlcr, a native Of Germany, md
now q citizen Of the United States, hns
made an invention which is confidently cx-
pcctcd TO superccdc steam in navigating
the ocean. The advantages consist il u
new plan Of sails, which will secure the
whole power Of the wind, and can DO far
easier managed than The present sails, ind
in applying tho whole force Of the waves
rs Pro1cIing power a company with
sufficient means was Immediately formed
in Philadelphia, 20 secure the patent rights
in the principal States Of Europe, and Que
of the partners, as agent for the company,
will leave for England in 4 few days.
Tribune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Destrnctire Haik-Storm. We arc in
formed by gentlemen from Candor, tha;
storm OF hail and rain passed over that
place, and portion oft towns of Spcn-
Ger and Newark, on Thursday the 9th inst,
breaking almost every window exposed
and Prostrotlng the crops TO a fearful cx-
'ent.-lt is said that some Of the hail .sfoncs
measured five inches in circumference.
Some Of the farmers arc compelled TO
plough up their grain-fcds, and prepare
them for crop Of buck-whcat. We are
told it reached as far East as the town of
Union, Broom county, not abating much in
lis violencc.-Oueeo Advertiser
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

The British Parliament was prorogued
by the Queen in person on the 22nd OF
June The elections for the new Parlla-
ment were progressing with great spirit
throughout the United kingdom; but II was
impossible to determine which of the two
great political parties would triumph. Each
anticipate a majority Of so; the elections
however as far rs heard from, were rather
favorable to the Ministerial party.
The Presidents Message was received
in England on the 23d, but did not seem
TO excite much interest.
y dreadful riot took place at Liverpool.
during the time the nomination OF the Sc
veral candidates was taking place. Vast
multitudcs Of the rioters collected in the
streets, and the whole body Of the police
was required TO prevent the most gross
ouirages being committed. Riots in other
portions Of England had also taken place,
growing out Of election excitement
Trade in the manufacturing districts in
England was improvlng-the prices of
American cotton Of every description had
advanced. Money in London was worth
) per cent. per annum.
China Tho overland mail from China
rccahed London on the lst inst. The news
is extremely barren from that quarter
No active operations Of either party were
in progress,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Ncno Application Of the Do2ncrr 'oigpc.-
Hitherto 1t has been found impossible for
the Dognerrcotypc TO fix the impression Of
any moving object, such s the clouds the
sails of n vessel, &c. M.Dagucrrc, how
ever, has authorized NJ. Argo 10 announce
10 the Academic des Sciences, that b. has
succeeded in overcoming this great dill
Guilty, and has discovered the means Of
catching a complete image of any moving
objects in less than second.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Disregard Of the Lavs. Two indiyidu-
ais, named Mayth and Couch, mad been
confined in the Jail in Grant County, Ky.
for several weeks, charged with (and no
doubt guilty of an attempt to murder MIR.
Uttcrback, drovcr; who, it is said, has
been lingering in miserable state, with
his throat horribly mangicd. He is a citi-
zen Of Bourbon county, adjoining Grant,
where the excitcme mt has been very great
since the attrocious deed was committed
AsMr. Uttcrback still survives, and as there
is some likelihood he will recover, though
in very manned condition, and the fclons
thus escape punishment, the people Of
Bourbon dctcrmind that they should be cx-
cuted at any rate. They accordingly de-
putcd ten individuals to visit Williamstown,
where tho prisoners were confined, end give
information that their execution was to take
place in thirty-siX hours from that time.
When tho time arrived, about 500 citizens Of
Bourbon entered Wilhamstown in solemn
procession, and proceeded with their own
Shcritrs to the Jail and demanded the pri-
soncrs. Their demand being refused, they
proceeded to break open the doors, and ha-
wing seized the prisoners, placed them with
irons on, in an open wagon, and took up
their line of march to the spot where the
crime was COMMUNICATION arriving
thoy hung them up with their irons on, to
n tree, beneath which the attempt to MUIR
dor was made. When life was extinct,
they were taken down and buried under Inc
galiows in very rude collins.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

1t is rumored that Judge Doty has gone
TO Washington. He started from Madison
on q mission TO ST. Peters, but wo have
been told, tha, upon learning the proceed
ings of the wing meeting, dcnouncing his
appointment, &C., held at Milwaukee, he
abruptly changed his course for Washing
ton. Such is the rumor, but We arc not
prepared to say it is correct.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Two States, Mississippi and Indiana,
have failed 10 pay the interest on their
state bonds. The State Of Mississippi with
q recklcssncss of the most consumato dis
honesty, has not made the slightest effort
to pay the debt Of her contracting. This
IS foul stain upon the character of the
State, which cannot easily be oflaccd.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

SCoLDING IN THE PULpIT.-"No man
was ever scolded out Of his sins. The
heart, corrupt as it is, and lecnuse it is so,
grows angry if be not treated with, some
management and good manners" md
scolds again. a surIy masiiif will bear
perhaps 10 be poked but surely he will
growl even under the operation, but ii you
touch him roughly he will bite. There is
no grace that the spritor self can counterfeit
with moro SUCCESS than religious zeal. 4
man thinks he is fighting for Christ when he
is fighting for his own notions. He thinks
he is skltully searching the hearts Of others
when he is only gratifying the malignity
OF his own, and charitub!y suppose his hea-
rcrs destitute of all grace that he may shine
the more in his own eyes by comparison.
When he has performed this noble task he
wonders that they are not converted. lie
has gwen it to them soundly and il they do
not trcmble and confess that God Is IN
them Of truth, he gives them up as rep
rebate lncorrigiblc, and lost forever
But man that loves me, If he secs me IN
an error will pity me, and cndcavor calmly
to<conylnce me Of it, and persuade me 10
forsokc H. If he has great and good news
10 tell me, he will not DO il angrily, and in
much heat and discomposuro OF spirit. Ii
is not therefore easy TO conceive on wha,
ground q Minister can Justify a conduct
which only proves that he docs no, under
stand his Grant. The absurdity of il
would certainly strike HIM if he wore not
himself deIudcd. y people will always
love minister if minister seems 10 love
his people, IVilho1 Corper
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Deafh Of Il" Indian Warrjor.-Tbc Lit
tie Rock papers notice the death of Tisbc
Mlngo, celebrated warrior, who fonobt
under Gen. Wayne. He was a Chocf3w
chief: lie has fought in nine battles for
the United States, has served his country
faithfully. and has been for many years a
ponsionor of the nation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

4 long Passage Dublin Monitor
Of June 3D., in an article relating to the
fate Of tho steam packet President, says
that a vessel called the Jessie, Captain
Harding, left Quebec on the 18th Of No
vember, 1910, and was not heard Of until
the first Of June, having been at sea rear
" sir months, WithoH hqring spohca 70
rcsscl, nor entered a porH - Sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03
A WALWORTH CO. FARMER.
We mako the following extracts from

We make the following extracts from a
communication in the last Wisconsin En-
quirer, from Mr.. James, tho late Marshal
of the territory. 1t is in reply to an aEti-
Gle which appeared in the Milwaukee Sen
tinol, and as it relates 10 the fees Of courts
in Racine, we copy il:
MIR. Reed is getting rather intempera tc
in his denunciatons-he enquiries Of nv
whereabouts. would inform him that
| am getting a honest livelihood by the
'sweat of my BROW" and that il is more
thnn probable that he will be acquainted
with my whereabouts" when he feels the
application of raw-hdc; which. as sure
us his namo is Reed and mine is James,
he will, on the first meeting, be subject
He may consider it bravndo, many others
will not; salutary castigation do will him q
benefit rather an injury.
The amounts duo in that district was in
Racine County, and subject TO payment in
juno last.
Mr. Hugunin, the present Marshal, was
in Mineral Point in April at Tic term Of the
Iowa County Court. requested him at
that time to take the amount due Racine
county to render to my deputy, A. q.
Knight, Esq, Ho declined taking it, re-
marking "that being on horseback, the
specie would be burthensome."
| consulted with Mr.. Hugunin as 10 the
currency OF paper-hc assured me that
eastern or Illinois funds would 30 satisfac-
tory, and that no had no objection 10 take
it over. called on several merchants in
Mineral Point, among whom wore Mr..
Beech, Mcssrs. Reid (, Bennett and 9th
ers, "Grst rate Wings" and offered them
specie dollar for dollar for Illinois or cast
ern funds--Mincra Point being the only
''go," they could not accommodate me
and on Mr.. IIugunin's assurance that
specie certificate Of deposit Of the Bank Of
Illinois could DO readily cashcd in Racine
or Southport | deposited in the Branch
Bank Of Galona 10 the credit Of Mr. Knight,
my deputy, which, together with Illinois
funds, | forwarded by the hand of Moses
NJ. Strong, who attended the last term Of
Court in Racine. The amount forwarded
was sufficient to cover the "iurv fees"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Long Suffering. Mr.. Adams, of N.
Orleans. lost himself in swamp near Ba-
You Crosse Tete, and was incarccratcd
in ITS morasscs and cancbrakcs for four
teen days, suffering unexpectedly from
hunger and musQuitoS, before he succeed
cd in cXlricating himself
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

The Sling Of Bee.-Instant relief Il
the pain which this occasions, is afforded
by the application Of potash-to touch the
part with indigo will have the same effect
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

4 Remarkable Fact-Thc sea- Birds,
the puIiin, guilcmot and tho razor-bill,
cannot fly over The land at all, although
they can rise from the surface Of the sea
with perfect facility, mount to an indcG-
mite height, and fly with amazing ropdi!y
SO long as the sea is Immediately beneath
them, but no sooner do they fly above dry
ground, than they drop as If shot Daring
strong wind from the sea, i, not unfrc-
qucntly happens that these birds in mount
ing higher than The edge Of tho cliff, arc
suddenly blown few yards over land,
when they Immediately tall, md can re-
gain their natural element only by crawl
ing to the edge of the prccipco, when now
vlgor seems to inspire them, mad they at
once soar away with their usual velocity.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

British Steamcrs.-Wc find in New
Orleans papers Of recent date full par
ticulars with reference to the project Of
the British Government, alluded TO in the
Rorort ol the House Committee ona Home
'aGron, of which We gave an abstract
yesterday, 10 establish line &C steamers
between the British ports and the West
Indies. The capital Of the Company is
81, 500, 900, and the contract with the
Government for carrying the maiis is for
ten years, and the remuneration Gao, 900
during peace. TO be increased % per cent
should war arise. The steamers arc 10 be
fourteen in number, Of which twelve will
be in constant service, one remaining IN
England, and one in this quarter Of the
world. The combination under which
these steamers arc 10 work embraces a re-
gular conveyance backward and forward
twice every month with every port, insu-
lar and continental, from Surinam TO the
East. to the bottom oil Gulf Of Mexico on
the West; and from Halifax by this City
on the North, 10 Chagres on the South
The course outwards from Europe to New
Orleans is by Madeira, Barbados, Corun-
ma, Porto Rico and Havana, and the time
calculated to accomplish it, including stop
pages, is 254 days. The time from New
Orleans to London will be D days. This
ia one of the greatest enterprises ever UNI
dertakon by any Government, and will
not only prove Of essential service 10 oil
parts of the world in time of peace by tho
regularity and dispatch of mail Transport
tatidn, but will place in the hands of Great
Britain tremendous power, to be used in
case Of war with the most terrible cllicicn-
cy. And yc, this immense force will be
maintained at no expense, for it is believed
that the income derived from mail trans
portation will moro than equal tho annual
cxpcnditure.-N Y. Tribute.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03

Hunts Merchants Magazine says Of
Fulton, "No star of honor blazod upon
his breast, ond no column standing above
his grave sends him a nations gratitude.
bu! he displays brighter badge, a moro
enduring monument; for the mufilcd music
of tho paddIc-whcci, as it dashcs through
the wavcs, and tic grooming Of the steam
engine, as its fabncks plough tho world,
will sound a sublime and everlasting rcgai-
en- 10 his memory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-03
From the Ohio Statesman.

" AK IND KUNIUkS OF " AK.
The Cincinnati Gazette, received by the
mail OF this morning, has tho following
Rumors OF the same kind have reached
us before, but We were inclined not TO Gre