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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

in the last Resolution offered, until II.
several towns organise end elect Other.
their places, For tie touno Of Gcrc,a !
Esterbrook, W. Sfork, and J. Nelson, -.
Troy, Augustus Smith, G. BcaIdstyar1
Gay lord Graves. For Spring Prajle. JON.
athan Leach, John Maitin and Thcodar.y
B. Northroup. For Wu!worth, Amos Ban.
ley, WilIiam Bell and Luci.s w. Smnb
For Darien, Hon. Hugh Long, n. :. Cum.
stock and Josiah Topping. For W hito-Wa-
TT, Warner Earl, Asaph Pratt and Q.
c. Magoon. For Richmond, John Tecl.
shorn, Perkins 5. Chid5 and Aionis i
Halves. For EIk Horn, Jared b. Cornish,
William Hougbon and p. 6. Harrington.
For Dclavan, William phoenix, Henry
Phoenix and William a. Bartlett
Theodore 3 Northtou thon offered lie
following resolution:
Resolved, That whatcver name ourcn.
poucnts assume, " neither federal, au;in.a.
son, sunday mail, abolition, hg. or laah.
tie, C will not fall down and worship tie
golden image, NcbuchaJnczzar hast SCI 40.
Stephen G. West, Esq. was then c4n'd
upon 10 duuicSS t!le hItclHB, when ne C.l
in an able and eloquent manner.
On motion, Resolved, That the thank,
Of this meeting be presented 20 Mr.. West
for his address.
Resolved, That the'proccodings Of this
meeting be signed by the Chairman aus
Secretary. und be forwarded TO the Wis
consn Enquirer, and Southport Tclcgra.a
for publication.
Resolved, Tina: this meeting be o4-
journcd sine die.
PEREZ MERRICK. Chuirmaa.
WARNER EARLL. Secretary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

HEALTH OF WIscoNsIN.-lt is a mailer of ghratula
ton, well of deyOut thankfu.noss TO the good.
ness of idence, that territory the past year
has been characterized with general state of health
And more especially we reminded of the favour
ed condition of this Territory from the fact that ma
portions Of the United States during the past year
have been visited with disease and death TO an alarm
ing extent In some portions of New York and New
England the winter of l84l, will be long remember
ed account Of the visitatons of the fell DESTROYER
Death In some sections of the east there has been
more sickness the past winter, than during any other
period for the space Of thirty years.
During The few years which this territory has been
settled, one of Its favored characteristics has
been The health of the inhabitants Win some few
exceptions the banks of the rivers country more
congenIal 10 the health and vigour of man, Than
Wisconsin, cannon be found in America There is an
nvg0ratlng and hraclng quality in our ctnoSi here
which gives an agreeable elasticity and sensation TO
the human frame, and exhilerates the spirits. The
glow of health and chcerfuness is stamped on the
countenances of our population. Persons consutn-
tlcnally or otherwise inclined TO disease, have found
relief in climate.
We would not however inSinuaie that the pains of
disease or the pangs of dying are unknown in Wis-
c'nsin. But if there is country on earth, where
man may enjoy that richest of all earthly blessings
health, it is in Wisconsin, Il
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

BEET SCGAR.-At recent meeting of the UniUn
Agricultural Society, held at Napervllic, illinois,
con miltee appointed composed of gentlemen of
intelligence and science, to report the best and cheap
process Of manufacturing beet sugars, adapted TO
the condition of western flrmers. The committee
will make their report at the next meeting of the So
cioy, and those of our readers who are interested in
this subject, may expect much valuable Information,
n
the report.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
Girdrd College.-It has recently bee

Girdrd CoAege.-It has recently been
decided by the Councils Of Philadelphia that
the annual appropriations for the compile
ton of Girard College shall be confined
to the interest of the sum ($2, 900, 000)Ielt
by Mr. Girard for the immediate erection
ofCoIIego buildings and that tho residu-
airy portion Of the $6,000,000 left in trust
with the city can be used for the benefit of
the College only in the event Of orphans
applying for admission after it shall be in
full operation, and shall have supported
three hundred pupils. / the Councils per-
sis: in this resolution, it is estimated that
twcnty Seren gears will be necessary 10 put
the College into operation The Board
of Trustees complain bitterly of the pro-
ccedings of tho Councils, and appeal 10 the
citizens Of Philadelphia TO take early mca-
sures to save the funds, as they are in great
danger, and may be entirely lost.
New Yorker.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
COMMUNICATED.
For THE TEL

FOR THE TELEGRAPH.
As you have generously opened your
columns for the communications Of those
who may wish TO employ few leisure mo-
ments in writing, | avail myself Of the OPP
porunty; and liz doing so brcvity at least
shall mark my article. | am no politician
and do not wish to make your paper a We
hlcle in propagating political controversy.
Bat when see statements untrue and false
in themselves, inserted in a Journal for
party purposes whether federal or demo
crat, and those statements conflicting with
the history of our own county, think
every one loudly called upon to correct
them. | refer TO an editorial article that
appears in the Milwaukee Sentinel under
date of Feb. 9th,' speaking Of Washing
ton he SAYS that he was in favor oil adopt
ing the Constitution submitted for the Fed
eraI union and acted with the party that
sustained that measure, while those who
opposed its adoption were denominated
democrats &c The gentleman here
clearly shows his ignorance of the poIit
cal history of the United States and the
organization Of our government. The
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
AGRICULTURAL SoCIE TIEs-Our neighbors in tn

AGRICULTURAL SoCIETIEs-Our neighbors in the
northern cohnes of Illinois, are awake 10 the inter
ests of agricultural societies. Arrangements are
made for holding meetings in the different counties
and much of the right spirit seems 10 be manifested
Among the various objects had in view the produc-
ton of beet sugar and The raising of The mulberry
and manufacture of silk are receiving attention.
We earnestly hope the citizens of Ills territory
Will not remain long behind their neighbours in Hi
nois. The time we trust is not far distant, when
Wisconsin will not only have its territorial agricul-
tural society, but an auxiliary in every coumy-be-
sides, support paper entirely devoted to the inter-
csts OF the all important subject ofag.culturc..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Dome sTIC SIIK.-Ir. Lucius b. Allen, Il resident
of Rock county in this territory has commenced The
culture Of silk under The most favorable auspices.
He has mulberry orchard cf ten thousand trees and
has made arrangements for feeding half million of
silk worms the ensuing year. he has produced soma
very good specimens of ewing silk, during the past
season manufactured in his family.
We hope others will be induced by the example Of
MIR. Allen 10 engage in this employment. The i'm
?ortaiOn of foreign silks into the Uui;ed States dn
ring the last five years is estimated toavcrage about
So ,00), 600 annually, This enormous sum draws
heavily upon the resources of the country and is en-
titled 10 the consideration of legislators and the peo
pie. The remedy be reached by the govern
ment, and our home industry encouraged to produce
IN our own country tina! which is now chiefly The
produce Of another.
The sum which the people Of The United States
ray annually for imported silks is nearly cQuivalent
10 one dollar paid for every man, woman and child
in the nation. Every natural facility exists for pro-
ducIng this amount Of silk annually in the United
States, without materially essening the other pro-
ducts OF The country. And even with our existing
commercial relations with France, from whence our
silks are chiefly imported, The business of growing
silk IN this country may be safely entered into with
every reasonable hope of sCcccss and profit. The
soil of Wisconsin is admirably adapted to the growth
of the mulberry, and men of capital as ell as (mi-
lies in moderate circumstances disposed TO 90 into
the business need have no apprehensions as to the
loss i'll making an investment. The numerous expe-
rimens which have been made in various portions
of the United States, fully demonstrate reasonable
hope ofsuccess to all disposed to turn their attention
10 the growing of silk Among the many successful
results which constantly fell undcr orr observation
IN our different exchange papers, select the follow
ing from The tennessee Farmer:
SUCCF SsFUL CULTURE or SiI.K.-Robcr Sinclair
OF The Cialrmnnt Nursery, near Baltimore, rites to
Us as iolowS:-"A poor man in this state on n very
poor sandy farm, with the hope of beierng his CON.
diilon, planted the morus IhlcauliS, but not being
able to sell then he turned his attention 10 the cu
tnre of silk. lie fitted up his carriage house and all
The unoccupled rooms in his dwelling in a manier
suitable for feeding, and by constant attention made
good cocoons. These, by the assistance of his wife
and family, he succeeded in reeng, doubling and
twisting and COW erting into good sewing silk, which
he says produced one thousand dollars. l. there
any person IN his country Who has had as little ex-
perlehce IN raising cotton flax, able to produce
from either such successful results! -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

UNION AGRICUL rURIsT.-We have received the Sc
conG number ola paper bearing this title, published
at Chicago. Ii contains much valuable information,
which is interesting to every farmer, and is
we'll deserving the patronage of all those engaged in
agricultural pursuits. Il is a rapcr more especially
adapted 10 The circumstances Of the west. than any
of The eastern agricultural papers therefore in this
respect the more valuable TO our farming community
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

"a tax on newspapers is tax on knowledge, and
this tax ought Ia be removed far least, al
low every man 10 pltr9niza printer in his county
or section of country free from the charge cf postage
Besides if fstrily patranize but paper, every
consideration is in favor of supporting one published
in their district of country. II is the legitimate
we'll as The most convenient organ, ihroGgh which
their may be made know and their feelings
and wishes represented. Every man has greater in
forests stake at home than abroad, and The best
method for people TO maintain their just interests
and influence component part of The sovereign
viii, is 10 support their paFer at home.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
TERRIroRIAL LEGIsLATuRE.-The lc

TEERIToRIAL LEGIsLATURE.-The lc-
gisloturc adjourned on Friday last, after a
session Of sevcnty-fvc days. We learn
from our representatives who have arrived
in town, that a number Of important bills
were passed during the last week of The
session, q summary view of which VIC hope
TO be able 10 give in o1r next paper.
The town and county govern ment bill
has passed both houses and will be sub
mitted to the people for adoption. Each
COUNTY in the territory may adopt or reject
the new system, as it deems fit. 1t will
become a law in such counties as adopt it
one year from next April.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Fcry late from lie Erpzoring ErPCd tai.
1lurder of Lieut. Undcrmood, md hid
SMpman IViIEcS Henry By the Sarogls;
battle wiM and sIaugAtcr Of the Cea4t-
JaIs.
Under this startling head, the Cleveland
Herald publishes a letter from one Of tic
officers Of the exploring squadron. The
two officers above named, were, on tic
22nd of July, engaged in surveying lie
Walalo island. They, with two men, land
ed in advance Of their companions, and
were Immediately attacked by the sayagc,
with clubs and spears. Before assistance
came, they were killed, and the men
wounded, no. however, until. Underw ccd
and Henry had killed two sayogcs A &C.
neral attack upon the Island, followed tbs
massacre. The town or fortress Of tie
sayages was attacked. A severe cngog.-
mcnt cnsued but the chief being soon Kill
ed, the rest fed There were 93 OF tie
savages killed. and only three of the sqaa-
dron slightly wounded. Thus subdu,d
the sayaSes sucd for pardon; which, win
the restrictions, was granted, The muir
dcrcd officers we're buried upon a neigh
boring island They were highly esteem
ed, and Henry, was nephew OF Captain
Wilkes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Bank Rumors.--The public mind has
been somewhat agitated during the past
week, with respect to the reported failure
Of the :" Bank Of Michigan" and also that
the {" State Bank Of Illinois" has become
worthless. 1t appears from the Detroit
Advertiser, that the solvency Of the Bank
Of Michigan, is no more questionable now
than it was twelve months ago. The re-
port Of its failure originated from the cir
cumstance, that the Bank asked Of the le-
gisIature a further extension eff thirty days,
previous to its resumption Of specie pay
men:s.-Wilh respect to the State Bank Of
Illinois, we are assured on good authority
that no neW cause Of alarm cXists-tho
Bank is neither becoming bctlernor worse,
and whether it will eventually i've or die,
Is as much a matter Of uncertainty now as
it was six months ago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

UNITED STATES BANK.-Thc United
States Bank has again suspended specie
payments on all notes Of u larger denomi-
nation than five dollars. The consequence
has been that nearly all the Philadelphia
Banks have followed suit. The notes of
the United States Bank, are now Is per
cent below par in New York city.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

There has been a shock of an earth
quake and terrible thunder storm in and
around London. Spiialfelds spire is des-
royed; SO i. that Of STeutbam's church.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Earthquake The New York papers
speak Of an earthquake which was felt III
that city md neighborhcod on MONDAY
morning. The American of Monday al.
tern0on says
This morning, at about 20 minutes be-
fore 6o'cock, as friend living in Broono
stree; reports TO us, he perceived distinct
rocking OF his bed--hc being then awake,
and perfectly coiected-which was fol-
lowed by hoarsc rumbIing noise that con-
tnucd several seconds. lie arose from
the bed md found The ladies' Of the family
reused by the rafting Of the ball sovcpiPo
and the falling Of the top Of the stove.
After this gentleman bad told his story,
several others came in, living at intervals
from the Battery 10 Union Place, all STA
ting the same general fact Of having been
startled by the rocking Of their beds, the
shaking OF the house, and TIE continuous
dead rumbling sound that followed.
The same occurrences were noted ot
Jersey City, Weohawllon, and Williams
burgh, on Long Island.
The time was noted by all, was FROM p
to 30 minutes before six O'Clock. Tie
sky clear 'tcd almost c!oa1Icss, ard IT,
weather mild,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

In accordance with the recommendation
previously made, the Democratic Conven-
ton assembled at Madison, on the llth
inst. Every county, and we believe pre-
cInct, IN the territory, was represented,
upwards of one hundred and forty dele
gates being in attendance. A number OF
spirited and appropriate resolutions We're
adopted with an unanimity Of feeling, cha
racteristic Of a common bond Of principle
and action. 1t was strongly urged upon
the Democrats in the different counties not
yet organized, to take measures for immc-
date organization, b, calling primary
meetings in the different towns, &c. &C.
a territorial corresponding committee Of
five persons was appointed, who have the
power to call territorial conventions when
it may be deemed necessary for the good
of the party, and designate the number Of
delegates to which each election district
shall be entitled.
We infer from the number Of delegates
present at this convention, and the spirit
and interest manifested in its proceedings,
that the organization of the party will be
no half way measure, but that the previous
efforts Of the wings at organization, will be
spiritedIy met and contested
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

The Democratic Celebration of the 22nd
came off, we presume, at Milwaukee, yes
terday. We are not aware oil the number
present, or Of the spirit with which the pro-
ceodings were conducted, but we should in
fer from the extensive preparations made,
and the pleasantness of The day, that it was
no ordinary affair.
Hans Croker, Esq. was orator Of the
daV.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
vyrssEsa GEEEEIEsEsA'EECV.
Fourth of March 4. ID. IC1I.

ORDER OF EXERCISES.
The Procession viii he formed at the
Racine House at Is minutes before II o.
clock, under tie direction of Gen. y. HI.
GU>IN. Marshal, assisted by Mcs.rs
SpRIGG q BLOOM. in the following order:
The President, and Orator of the DAY,
Vice Presidents,
Committee Of Arrangements,
Committee on Toasts,
Clergy,
Members Of the Legislature, s.
Invited Guests,
Citizens and Strangers.
After the Procession has entered the
Court House, the following will be the
Order:
PRAYER,
Music, by the Band,
Address,
Music,
DCncdiction.
The Dinner will then be prepared at the
Racinc House, at , O'Clock =. NJ. Tick
cts will be had at tho Bar, AT IS cents.
Seats will be provided for tie Ladjr.
at the Court House, under The drcciionot
Messrs y. S. WiNc, Il. FILnR, S. T.
HEATH, and w. T. LATnEoP.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-09
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BY AUTHORITY.--No- l.

nv AL making appropriations for the present
session of Congress.
be 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of
representatives of the United States Ct America
VA congress assembled, That the following sums
PEG IN" came are hereby appropriated, l. Lepaid
VIZ.
For the pay and mileage of the members Of the
senate Tor the present session, SAY eight thou
~ cents.
FOR the, pay of the Chaplain of the Senate, five
hundred dollars.
For printing, stationery, and all other contil-
gent eNpcnsCs of the Senate for the present Sc .
SIuu, ~ enty thousand dollars.
For the paw and mileage of the members ofth,
House OF Representative, including five hundred
dollars To the Chaplain, for the present session q
CongresStwo hundred ahd fifty SIX thousand sIA
hundred dollars
For the printing, stationery, and all other con.
ung,nt expenses Of the House Of Representative
Tor the present session, thirty Thousand, clSh
hundred and thirty SIX dollars.
fOr the supply OF stationery for the house q
2 representatives, for the second session Of IN
twenty seventh Congress, fifteen thousand dOllar
or SO much thereof Is may be necessary: Prov
d,d, always, That no part Of the sums apprOpTi
ated Tor The contingent expenses of feather Hous
OF congress shall be applied 20 any other thar
the ordinary expenditures of the Senate and Gus
- Il Rcp-ts natives, nor as extra allow ancc 10 an
clerk, messenger, or other attendant of the sMu
JOHN WHITE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives..
Z SANPL l. SOUrHARD,
4 President Of The Senate pro fcmyOrc.
D Approved, June 20, ISL.
JOHN TYLER.
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IN SURANCE

~ - u ~ ".
IShS will be taken by the FIRE A. MARINE
IOlNSURANCE COMPANY o s WuEFIJNC
at ME forrest rafeson--
Buildings Of all kinds. stone, brick or poo4ea and
their contents.
Steamboats, factories; mills. SC,
Furniture:
And mercnandiZe sf all kinds.
AND against all dangers attending the transport.
al9h OF goods on rivers, lakes, seas. canals and
railroads. ''
forih The character Of the company as 10 proBpJ.
tlae and hberaity IN the adjustment and paymes,
~ tosses,-we beg leave TO refer 10 the mercbsnt.
OF this place and clsowhero who have had ths Al.
Jusimcnt Of claims upon ne.
JOHN TAWCETT. Pyesiyssl
DANIEL LANE Secretary. January 10. 1871.
BoAED oF DfEEcroRs.--John Fawceu P,so;Je,,
) Brady John Goshon, Charles II. KnoY. Rirbs,t
w Harding. Samuel Necl. William PAXTON. J,c,h
) Shrvcr. Samuel Sprirg. DIRECTOR
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A
WESTERN INSURANCE coMPAY

WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL 100000.
WIS company. being now duly Organized. i,
Il prepared to make Insurance on eyerv de.
scnplIon Of Fire and Marine Risks. such rs Dwell.
ling Houses. Store Houses. &c. with their contents
Also Steam Boats, Flat Boats and Keel Boats. with
iheir cargoes, TO and from any port on tho Ohio and
Niississlppi rivers, or their tributary streams. An.
PhcaiIOn for Insurance 10 be made for the present
At tho Office ofthe Wheeling Savings Institution.
mar . y. IT,. GREER. Secv n. 1