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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Corn Latcs. The late arrival from England, gives
a sufficient indication OF The strength of parties in
The new parliament 10 Judge of the fate IF The corn
Laws. The English corn laws will not be repealed,
but sustained they This is to be deplorcd by
every lover of liberty and human rights because the
nbrogaIon Of these laws, would have formed new
era in the conmercal relations with England and the
world. 1t would have given a blow TO { proud and
monied arisocrecy, and tended TO relieve the bur
dens OLA population long oppressed Although we
do not attach much importance to the repeal ofthe
British laws fur as the interests of American
agriculture are concerned, as many have done yet
the influence of this measure of REFORM could not
have been otherwise Than beneficial to the Uniied
States. The opening of British markets 10 The agr-
cultural proIucts of the United States, would un-
doubleday have given a now impulse to The COM
merce of III S country.
great majority Of The people of England are in
favor Of repeal: how long the governmnnt can hold
out against the wishes Of the pcoale time must de-
ternine Discomfort and popular commot ion, must
necessarily be The result, long the present state
of affairs continues 10 exist The recent elections
have determined the fate Of the laws for at least
number of years To come, unless revolution or
some unforeseen occurrence shall otherwise decree
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

In Southport, Cd rst., MAEGRET ELLEN,
daughter of Henry Mitchell, aged years
months
In this Village on the 9th instant, after
severe illness Of weeks, Mrs ELIZA
B. MUNsoN, consort Of Doct. james s.
Munson.
She was endcarcd by her amiabc quail
ties, to all who knew her. and her loss is
deeply deplored by the afflicted family and
by her numerous circle Of acquaintanccs
and friends.
Southport, August 9. l94l.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Our Congressional News, under the head
Of .Doings at Washington will be found
important. Mr.. Clay has effected a com
promise with the refractory Senators, by
which he has been enabled TO get his bank
bill to a third reading in the Senate, y
bankrupt bill has also passed the Senate.
What the action Of the House will be can
not be conjeciured. twill be seen that the
bill is such that corporations do not come
within lis provision: so, that while an ind-
vdual must resign all TO his creditors, banks
can continue to swindIe as they please-no
person is responsible for their debts.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

LICHrNING- REMARKABLE CAsE.-The
Jersey City Advertiser relates one of the
mos! remarkable cases oil lightning stroke,
which We have seen recorded.
On Wednesday week, about noon, the
house of Geo. Newkirk, Of Bergen, was
struck and greatly shattered from the ga
Die end 10 the foundation The fluid APP
pears to have separated in three streams,
and upon striking the house, TO have pas
sed through it in as many directions, !cay-
ng destruction in its track.
The remarkable features Of the pheno-
menon are the circumstances attending
the case Of Mrs. Newkirk, who was struck
by the lui6. She was standing about three
feet at the window at which the haid en-
tered, and apparently received the entire
charge, her whole body having been ira
versed. from the left temple to the cxtrem-
ity Of the toes. Her husband, lying on a
cot ten or twelve feet from her, in TIE
same apartment, was stunned for short
time ,but did not receive any permanent
injury Mrs. n. was at first supposed
to be killed, and for twenty minutes exhib-
lied no signs Of life: at the end Of that Pc
riod she was revived by being sprnkled
with cold water. When the water was
thrown on her, considerable evaporation
was perceived from her body and after the
restoration of consciousness, the entire left
side which received the shock, was for ma
ny hours in a state Of paralysis, while the
right side was strongly CONFUSED.
She was ignorant, until informed, Of the
manner Of her injury, and enquired of her
attendants in reference to the burns on
her body, "why the doctors had blistered
her." rernarking that her illness mus, have
been very sudden, from her knowing no
thing Of it until she found herself under
vigorous medical treatment.
Netc Bedford Register.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Worth Of Chardcter.-NothiGg is moro common
than for superficial observers Of men and Manners to
place false estimate upon The worth of chlracer.-
The displays of pride and self consequence are apt
10 excite undue importance in the minds of the yul
gar and thoughtess. The pageantry Of wealth. and
the show Of ostentaon, carry with them the homage
Of the gddy crowd and call forth The praises of the
vain. A strange and dangerous tide of sentiment is
sweeping the face of society, and taintng the
elements of our social nd moral institutions True
worth of character is lost or left neglected amid the
glare of lofty preiensions and aspiring impudence
Labor and industry, those main pillars of indiyid
ual and national prosperity, are looked upon by ma
ny as only bcfttng the occupation Of the lower
classes in life There are found persons Of both SEX
es among the young in almost every village, WIN
have mbibei such false notions, &c character. end
who are 50 inGa:ed with self consequence thai they
regard the laborer with contempt, and look upon
themselves belonging 10 higher order of beings
Let such sentiments these but obtain the ascen-
dency in society. and let the preponderance Of OPT
Mon regard work as degrading, and then farhing
for the Republic Strange may seem that such
views with respect to labor should be entertained il
is nevertheless true that these mischeyous notions
are daily gaining influence over The minds of the
young, especially females. In most places, partcu
tic distinctions Of which arc occasloned on the onc
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

LAKE TRAVEL. The travel to New
York city from the southern and southwest
ern states, by way Of the Lakes, has been
more than two hundred per cent, greater
the present season over that Of any former
one. This route has bat recently enlisted
the attention Of southcrners, who visit the
North on business or pleasure. The in
ducemcnts which it holds out over that bv
way of New Orleans and the Atlantic are
apparent. No portion Of North America
presents more interesting or attractive see
merry, than is exhibited along tho shores of
these great inland waters. All the vare-
ties of wild and thick forests Of stupen-
dous rocks and pr"cipiccs; of picturesque
islands, clothed in the primitive wildncss of
nature; Of the distant towns and villages
displaying the rapid march of enterprise
and civilization are alternately presented
TO the view, and ever relieve the traveller
from every thing like monotony. There
are not wanting on this route abundant spe
cimcns of the beautiful, the sublime. and
the magnificent. Macknaw and its enyi-
rons, has been declared by intelligent for
eigncrs, worth a journey across the Allan
tic. The clear, bright, and sparkling wa
tiers Of Lake Huron, never fail TO excite IA
feeling Of wonder and admiration. Mag
ara too, first in rank among the wonders
OF tho world, is on this now ravorite route
to the Atlantic cities.
The time required to perform Journey
from Chicago ,Sou;hpor ,Racineo or Milwau-
kic,to n. \. or Boston, is now reduced to so
short q space, as is hardly believed by the
creduIous. From Buffalo to New York.
there is almost one continued line of rail
road, 'and increased facilities on the rou G
are constantly making. We need not say
any thing of the splendid line of steamers,
which ply upon the Lakes-their fame is
already too extensively known, and their
accommodations appreciated In view Of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

the superior attractions which the route by
way OF tho lakes presents, tits not chimer-
lcal TO Predctthat during succeeding yea RS,
the travel will continue to increase. until
It becomes almost the only rout, from the
valley Of the Mississippi during the season
of navigation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

SOUTHPORT, W. T., AUGUST 10, 1871.

0~5@Thosc Of our western subscribers
who failed to receive their papers IN due
season, week before last, will please take
notice that the neglect did not occur with
US, as they were deposited in the Post or
flee at the proper time. The neglect was
in the Postmaster here, who did not send
them from the Office as he should have
done. We have failed but once since we
commenced business, TO have our papers IN
the office at the.propcr time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Rcfnemem.-We know lady so very
sentimental and elegant, that when she de-
slres 10 know the age Of an acquaintance,
instead of saying how old are you?-shc
lays: how long have you been wandering
In this vale Of tearsl
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

The CRoPs.-The most favorable accounts con-
tlnue TO reach us from almost every portion of the
Union The present year will doubtless be NOR,
than an average productive one.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Wewere mach surprised as also we have no doubt,
were many others on the receipt ofthe last Mlwau-
kee sentinel, TO find at The head of its columns The
name of Henry Dodge, for delegate TO Congress. in
the place of Jonathan n. Arnold Us heretofore. We
have been under The impression that the editor prn
ciples were not of so firm nature but he nigh; dis
card them very readily, but still we were not prepa
red tor quite so abrupt a somerset as this Butifwe
entertained suspicious that the editor had been iudu-
ced to wheel about abruptly, they were wrong for
we read, the establishment has passed entirely in
10 new hands; II. n. Wells being now the proprie-
tor, and Clinton Walworth, Esq. the editor. How
this chang happened to take place we are not exact
~ aware, but as appears there were liabilities on
the Office which the wings would not lend a hand to
remove, and as the proprietor was not able the ore
sent proprietor stepped in and discharged them, and
took possession of the office. The names of the Dre
sent proprietor and editor sufficient guarantys
that the course of the paper will be correctly demv
cratic 1t is not designed, we believe, TO publish il
longer than I'LL after the coming election and for
that period 1t s offered TO subscribers at the low price
of 80 cts The democrats of Milwaukee have alrea-
dy efficient and able organ in the c. ,urer vet for
so short time, and at this particular time we hope
the Sentinel will not lack encouragement
No doubt the wings of Milwaukee will be but shor,
time wthouta press, but when another is establish
ed II Will be free from the weight Of Dotyism which
have but little doubt was the cause Of the failure
of this press.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Rockford Flot.-A new paper bearing this title
has recently been commenced at Rockford Ill on
the ruins of TIE late Rockford Star The Star some
few weeks ago unccrenonIously made TO pass lie
ordeal fIynch law for having taken an active part
in the late troubles IN Ogle county.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

B1"hrnpt Lar. The General Bankrupt Bill has
passed the Senate by vote of2j to 3. The dem
ocrals in the Senate mainly voted against The BILL
Their opposition because he bill as passed has
no provision for making the banks anenable tile
same individuals
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10
NJ a K X | T. d:

On Monday, the 25th of July, instant,
by Austin Stone, Esq, Mr.. ALANsoN BA-
CON, 10 Miss ELIZABETH CLARK, all Of
Pleasant Prairie.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

TIE PREss.-The public authorities Of
the city Of Philadelphia are adopting vigo-
rous measures to prevent the licentious-
ness of the press. Three papers in that
city have been indicted by the Grand Jury
for the publication Of licentious articles
the authorities have evinced u determine
ton to bring all offenders Of this kind to
justice, and public opinion in the city 1t is
said will sustain them.
1t is true the constitution Of tho United
States, and also the constitutions Of the Sc
veral States, guarantee 10 the people the
freedom Of speech and the liberty of the
press; yet every citizen is held accounta-
BILE by the law, for The abuse which he
makes Of these privileges. There are
those, however, who repudate all interfo-
renee Of law in matters Of this kind, aud
think it better to leave these abuses 10 be
regulated by public sentiment. But if it
be expedient TO leave one kind Of offence,
to be corrected by public opinion, it is
equally so, 10 submit all ether offences to
the same ordeal. Were such a theory
practicable, the necessity of law would be
altogether superseded. 1t is true, every
man is free, but it is equally true, that ev-
cry man is responsible for the use which
he makes Of MS freedom. A man is free
TO steal; but who would contend that a man
should not be punished by the law for the
commission of theft? If public opinion
can regulate offences against the law, ari-
sing from Iicentious publications, then it
is equally competent to regulate theft, and
all other crimes without the aid of law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10
On 6Ozssfgas 9aa eaF.

Or GOa' sfSm aaaeag,
&fh6A PRS. Womens' and ChiIdrcns'
CNDN> SHOES at wholesale or retail,
cheap as can be bought in Boston or New
York.-Receiyed and Cor sale by
l.. l.. PIERCE.
Aug 10, 1911.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

Net0 York Hercid.-James Gordon Beuneti, Ed
tor of the New York Herald has recently had three
indictments for lilels found against him in the New
York Court of Sessions We venture to predict, that
this notorious sllndcrer Of black mall memory will
con!rive to escape the punishment of the law
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

THE old CoGi.-lt is better TO turn the old
coat said my aunt Prudence, than 10 run
in debt for a new one. But see, replied |,
there is a hole in il! Never mind that. said
she, put patch; patch upon the sleeve is
better than a writ upon the back; the old
coat will set easier at home, than new
one in prison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

ference existing between the Bank W hlgs
and those who limit the constitutional pow
ers of Congress to establish Bank:
"And the said Directors may also esta
bIish one or more competent Ulcers OF dis
count and deposit, in any Territory or
District oil the United States, and in any
State, with The assent Of such State And
when established, the said officer or Off
GERS shall only be removed or withdrawn
by the said Directors prior to the expira-
ton Of this charter, with the previous Us
sent of Congress. Provided, in respect to
any State which shall not at the first SEES
sion of the Legislature thereof, held after
the passage of this act by resolution or
othor sound legislative proceeding, uncon-
ditionally assent 10 the establishment Of
such officer or officers within it, such as
sent Of the said State shall be thereafter
presumed; and provided, nevertheless, that
whenever it shall become necessary and
proper for carrying into execution any Of
the powers granted by the Constitution 10
establish an officer or officers in any OF
the United States whatever, and the esta-
blishment thereof shall be directed by law,
it shall be the duty of the said Director TO
establish such officer or officers according
ly.'
This amendment was accepted as salts
factory, by Messrs. Preston and Mcrrck,
butresisted by Mr.. Rivcs, as we'll as Messrs.
Walker, Calhoun, Benton and Buchanan.
The question being taken, it was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes-25. NayS-24.
Mcssrs. Clayton and Henderson were
absent, being unprepared 10 vote for any
such resolution, yet unwilling to ohstruct
any compromise deemed necessary 10 the
success Of the bill.
The question was then taken, and the
bill passed 10 its third reading, by precise
ly the same vote as above. There is no
doubt that it was sent TO the House On
Wednesday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

We would invite tho attention Of those
who are dosrous Of making purchases
of village property to the sale Of lots at
auction which takes place on the Goth inst,
As will be seen by the advertisement in ano-
Their column, fifty lots will be sold sepa-
rately TO the highest bidder; and doubtless
a good opportunity will be afforded to those
who wish to secure an interest in tie town.
The question as TO the future stability and
permanency of Southport as an important
commercial town, cannot now be seriously
entcrtained-The time has gone by, when
any fear Of rival situations, can be reason
ably INDUCED. The extensive improve
ments which have already been made, and
those which are now in progress, cannot
be checked by any competition, however
powerful, at any other point on the west
crn shore Of the lake.
Nearly the whole of the real estate in
the village, is held by actual residents, and
probably seven eighths Of the heads Of fam
lilies are owners of lots, consequently their
interests are identified with the growth and
Prosperity Of the town.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

The Toronto Patriot does not think that
England will ever allow M'Leod 10 be tried
without an appeal 10 arms.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

FROM LIBERIA. By an arrival at New
York, the Commercial Advertiser has re-
ceived n file Of the Monrova Herald 10 the
Goth April.
The U. S. schooner Grampus arrived
at Monroyia April IS. Her officers and
crew had recovered from the fever con-
tracted at Rio Nunez.
The long pending difficulties with the
fishmen of Bassa Cove, have at last been
adjusted by regular treaty. The fish
men agree to pay $1,000 indcmnifcotion
for their aggressions on the colony-$250
down, and the rest in three equal yearly
instruments.
They also recognize the right Of The CO.
ony to all the land between Bassa Cove
and Tabbacconee, as coded by the origi-
nal owners IN 1886; and to be subject to
the laws of the colony while living on any
part Of said land.
They consent to relinquish the slave
trade, under the penalty Of death for buv-
ing or selling slave, and the chiefs bind
themselves TO give up any Of their people
who may be guilty.
R'ght.-The infamous Madame Restell
has been convicted Of mansIaughter for
the death of Mrs. Purdy, and will proba-
bly, end her career Of guilt in the Penitcn-
tiary.
The n. 7. Mirror says that Yankee
down in the old Bay State, has invented a
klnd OF musical clock, and that he has it
attached TO cradle hung OH pivots. The
pendulum rocks the cradle, and the musi-
cal department sings the baby TO sleep.
High LJe-A wife end seven Young
ones comfortably lodged in a garrett,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-08-10

hand by those who work and on the other by those
who despise work. One class fancy themselves pos
sessed of fingers too delicate and of rank too high TO
become contaminated with the labor of the Kitchen
or the domestic trade of house keeping. And so
strong is the surveillance with which this class
troll the fashions of society," that hundreds who pos
sess far greater worth of character are thrown into
the shade, and passed cody by.
These pernicous principles are secretly strength
ening, and gaining frmer ascendency over the
mind of young ladies. Nor is modern female edu-
cation Of academies and seminaries, calculated to
lessen these contemplate foibes; but rather TO in
crease q distasie for industrious habits and useful
empoyments. This is by no means the fault of
science Itself, but of wrong teaching and mi~app
cation of the of learning. Modern literary in
situations in this aspect radically detective In
stead of teaching the great and primary importance
Of acquiring domestic education, and Of becoming
acquainted with the duties of the plrlor the kitchen
and family economy; far greater importance Is a.
tached TO what the world terms the graceful and the
ornamental. To play the piano, to embroider and
to talk with afccIation regarded as rare accom-
plishmen,s.
Nor are the modern notions and habits which cha
racterZe many Young men, less to be deprecated than
those of the opposite False notions Of honora-
bic distinction and of true worth, are every where
exhibited in the demeanor of those who assume the
self-styled appellaon of - good society,"" To quaff
glass of wine, smoke cigar, strut with cane and
swear fashionable oath is deemed the very height
OF gcntIlIty To dress in fine broadcloh and idle
away Time in vuIg gar amu>emenfs and fashionable
vice, Is TO their bloaed imagination the super excel
ience of high life. And strange us it may appear
there always fools enough who are ready TO es.
Innate the character Of man by the quality of lis
broadcloth, rather than by the sum of his intellect
or The extern: Of his viruous principles
OF what service are this class of persons TO COM
mnnlty or country? Virtue, sobriety and morals
those essentials TO the maintenance of our counirys
best good, receive from them no support They
weaken IN proportion 10 their influence the fabric of
our social COMPACT Yet how often does misgui-
dod public opinion thrust aside the industrious and
virtnous mechanic 10 make room for the slru:ting
dandy In matters of this kind public opinion should
be speedily revolutionized. The dignity of labour
and OF labourng men, should be regarded according
to their intrinsic value Iany class Of men are en-
titled 10 the rewards of honor above the rest it is the
industrious farmer and the mechanic-they are the
bone and slnew Of the nation. Among them is not
usually found, the false cooungs of external gran
deur, nor seCcreafed arisocracy, but true worth
OF character Is here more usually found than else
where