Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-06

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The town election, held yesterday, resil cd in the
acceptance at The charter Of incorporation AID The
election, IN the north ward. of John Buet,, Jr. VIM.
Seymour, and /. d. Nortssay, as trustees: IA tie
south ward, Chauncey DAVIS, and f. :. Lpycil. No
tltrd candidate having Il majnTily of votes, new
election will be held for third officer. Nj. Frank
was chosen Prcsit enI of the board.
Attorney General Criieudenhas been dispatched
by the Governmental Washington, to attend at Lock-
port at the trial of Mcleod. 1t is supposed that lie
has been seI, That he may express the opinions of
the government, Gu any questions Where II may be
necessary
Early Narigation. From various sour
COS we learn that the season Of navigation
will probably commence more early than
usual the p esent year. The disappear
ance of the ice from the lower lakes is ia
vorable TO the commencement of the spfing
trade between Chicago and Buffalo, and
the intermediate ports, at an early period.
Vessels engaged in the lumber trade have
already commenced running on lake Mich
lgan, and we confidently look for a SPEEDY
and brisk opening Of business for the sea-
son. The prospect Of great accessions to
our population from the tide Of emigration
Is flatterng, not only from the east but also
f-om the south. From present appearan-
ces, some Thousands will seek a home in
Wisconsin this season, from the eastern
states. The reputation Of our soil and eli
mate have been permanently established
abroad, and what is more, our comparative
exemption from the prevailing diseases,
incident to many Of the western states,
renders Wisconsin at this time more de-
slrabIe location to the emigrant, than almost
any portion OF the west. The character
OF our population too, for sobricty and in
dustry, has gained name calculated to in
Vite hilhcr the virtuous, and the lovers Of
good society.
Notwithstanding the advertisements in
the money affairs Of the west, accustomed
by irresponsible banking Institutions; we
can assure oar friends at the east and else
where, that our towns and villages in the
territory are rapidly improving, and exhi-
bit prominent indications of prosperity.
Our own village at this time, exhibits an
animated appearance in the way Of build
lngs now in progress; in almost every pos.
ton OF the village cellars are digging,
buildings are framing, and the sound OF the
mechanics hammer denotes the march of
improvement. Preparations are making
for increased facilities in the various
branches Of mercantile and mechanical bu
Sness, and far larger stock Of tnerchau-
die will be opened in this market the CO.
ming season, than has ever before been Of
feredin this part Of the territory. A au-
dab!e spirit pervades our merchants and
mechanics, and no efforts viii be spared TO
render SouihPorta desirable place Of trade
for the extensive country between this and
Rock river. Goods and mechanical work
Will be afforded as cheap as at any other
Poinion The lake north Of Chicago; besides
a permanent market for wheat will be- Of
fercd TO farmers during the season.
Arrangements are extensively being made
for shipping to this place, early in the sea-
son a supply of pine lumber, not only ad-
equatc to the wants Of the town, but ample
to s>rpIy the large district of country,
which can be accommodated more conyc-
ncntly at this place than al any other
1t is estimated that at least Mree millions
OF feet of pine lumber, will be sold in this
market the present year. The quantity
sold two years ago was abou: one million
last year the quantity sold was about
two millions Of feet a number of vessels
will be exclusively engaged in the trans
portatono !Iumbcr, from northern Michigan
and northern Wisconsin 10 this place The |
inducements which our village presents to
men of enterprise and business, are prob. |
ably not surpassed by any other town in
the west. Persons DESTROYS of making
location with the view Of cstal fishing them
selves permanently in business, will find |
many advantages here. rarely 10 be met
with elsewhere. The honest, the sober.
and the Industrious, will find a community
coogeni1l 10 their wishes, and will receive
a most cordial reception and encourage
ment by our citizens. oilers, drunkards, |
and grog'shop keepers, we would adyis-
to stay away,as they will find no congenia
spirits, or Sympathetic associates in South
port.