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ter, made its appearance our shore on Thursday
last. The craft of which we speak was some tw en-
ty feet in length, constructed Of the lightest materi
and rugged something of er the manner of sloop
The proprietor of this vessel was a man of patrar
chial appearance, and his manner bespoke him man
of determined spirit His bark was deeply freighted
and it contained all his earthly goods, and the men,
bers of his numerous family. His wife-fye sons
and as many daughters composed the list of passen-
gers;-more rudy cheeks, bright eyes, and cheerful
countenances, were never congregated together be-
fore In the same number Of persons. This man was
emphatically an emgrant In addition to his fami-
iy,his vessel was laden with all The useful implements
of domestic husbandrythe kitchen, the parlor, and
the farm, were each suitably represented with it's
appropriate furniture or implements Nor were these
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08
IN collecting our dues.

TEERTr0FIAL OFFICERs--It is a fact generally
understood that large proportion Of The officers of
this Territory, the tenure g. assa Offices depends
upon lhe viii OF Tho general government, have been
displaced recently and others appointed TO their pa-
Il rs not purpose 81 this time to call in ques
fioi DC propristy Of ths exercise Of power the
part Of the e1ecuti~e-ho~eyer prescription for OPT
mons sake has no doubt often been too freely exer-
cised b. The party power. Admits ng the fghi 10
ds9Iaee tho officers ia the dlerent departments Of
the Territorial government, who were opposed he
present administrations and al their places with 9th
ers, whose political faith more congenial 10 tha,
party in power. stHl We have IN objection 10 the
Manner in wh ch il has been accomplished.
Nearly every officer III lhe Territory no has been
removed, las had hi5 station filed with tt n1n res
deni Of the Territory II certainly appears to US 90
be injustice the intelligence AMI just right of our
population, 10 bring in food of foreigners to our
interests TO administer the laws to us. We have men
among of sterling worth and integrity who are as
competent 10 Ell the Offices Of this Territory a. any
Who be sent from abroad. And certainly
should not the claims of citizens be deemed Of
superior merit, to those who have feeling or inte-
rest in common with us 1t is true we are a Terri
tory nominaly under the jurisdiction of the United
States and we have no legal authority to resist the
appointment Of officers from any portion ofthe Union
by the general government. But are by no means
to be considered in the light of colonial Dependent
cy, and necessarily deriving rulers feay SUBJ
Jects from The superior government. We claim to be
republicans in theory and nowii hstanding our Ter
ritory is in the political minority, and not invested
with State privileges, we nevertheless entitled
TO republican Justice The pleading of usage pre-
cedent, We apprelend cannot be satisfactory 10 the
great body of our citizens; they understand the sp
rit OF our institutions too we and have much
fdence IN the ability and qualifications of the people
Of the Territory to believe that have NOT men
fully competent to discharge the most importan.
Offices
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PROGRESS among the Irish in America.

Progress among the Irish in America.
Almost every exchange paper brings in
the most tiattering account of the progress
oftemperance among the Irish in America.
AS we are no more disposed 10 question
their motives for engaging so deeply in the
Temperance cause, or the motives OF their
leaders, than those Of other meE, we
take it for granted, that when man to-
tally renounces all intoxicating drinks, he
does il that he may never tie drunkard, land
that he may by his example, prevent others
from beco ming so. If he derives any good
it in his peculiar business or objects Of
pursuit, and much he will, he is welcome
to IT, Certain it is that he is much bet
ter husband, father and citizen, without
intoxicating drinks, than V it'll and ihatevery
church and every community are much
better without those who make and sell the
poison to the body and The soul than they
possibly can be with.
IN this city over ten thousand have
signed the pledge.
In Willamsburgh, more than 500 are
now pledged to entire abstinence.
In Utica, Father Martin has exerted
himself with great skill and boldness; on
one Of the first Sundays Of March, amid
an assembly Of more than $500 persons,
over two hundred took the pledge. twas
mighty day for Utica. Mr.. Martin
intends, at least once month 10 administer
the pledge, which IS genuine total absti-
hence.
In Lowell, Of 2,4OO Irish population, 2,
600 have taken the Piled &c, Father M,
Dermot has made clean work. From
Maine we learn that the Catholic Mission
airy stationed at PASSPORT to labor through
the county, has lectured at Passport, Me-
chisscs, Machias, Columbia and Cherry
field, to very largo assemblies Of people,
and to very great acceptance. His coun-
trymer came forward en- masse 10 take the
pledge.
The Maryland Catholic Association and
the Washington Association i'll Washing
ton City, also the Georgetown Society
embrace several hundreds. In Montreal,
5000, including n great portion of the
Irish population, have taken the pledge,
and though it is not teetotal, a large por-
ton of its members act as if it were, and
drinking is diminished to great extent
ST. Patrick's day was the day for de-
monstration Of temperance in many, per-
haps most Of our cities, which must have
struck dumb the Hs.iler and The liquor
dealer, as they looked. GU, upon them wa
wing their banners. Our city witnessed
some fire professions with badges and
banners Of various descriptions. Large
numbers Of those, especially who came
from Brooklyn, had just renounccd all al
legiance to king olchohol.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

Steamer EreS,de"t.-The last ray hope as to the
safety Of this ill fated ship is now nearly entnguish
ed There still! some W no entertain faint hone
that the President has reached some remote or
ISLAND, and will yet be heard of but among the great
majority al. expectation is now dssipa,ed We briefly
recapltuae the following matters pertaining to the
TO the shi p. The President left New York on the
llth of March last, and had been out 50 days when
the Caledonia left England. There were on board
100 persons % of HON passengers and 81 COM
posed the officers and The particulars respeo-
ting their fate will probably never be known.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

June. If no arrangement is made. so,..
thIng serious may be Looked for, the V -"
pie :eel so indignant that lynching the eC 20
ncers ana tearing down the Bank, might
momentarliy appease their exasperutioa
oul oy no means satisfy them for the or.
RACES whlch nave been practiceG upon tbc,
cfeaul'ty by the circulation of this paper ,
A letter from the Point, under da,e :,
the Both, says that ga Mr.. Kennel, Of u
certain firm in ST. Louis, who Mr.. kna."
said he expected with means 10 redeem ,bp
paper of the Bank. has arrived. IomfT V
convinced that Mr.. Knapp's personal eaGa
ty depends upon an arrangement of Obi;
kind, and the probabi ify is that fhs t; I'
will be redeemed in few days with MY
nois, or some other kind Of funds.p '
Wisconsin Rao
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aii-those essential appendages TO farm yard, sly
of pigs. coop Of fowls, and favorite spaniel made
up the balance ofthe freight
We learned upon enquiryilhat this frail vessel, and
its interesting group of passengers no had ventured
upon the broad bosom Of Lake Michigan were from
Indiana The father and his family had heard of
this land OF promise-Wi consin. They had been
told of the exuberance and fertility Of our the
beauty of our woodlands and prair,es-of the pure
and healthiul. and nvgoraing breezes that fan over
the fields and groves; until enraptured by the bright
descriptions of this beautiful portion of the west they
resolved to embark their all and seek an as yum up
on this favored spot of earth. Accordingly the little
craft before described WA constructed and the pa
'rarch together with his sons and daughters launch
Ell form upon the waters of the great inland
Michigan Ciy. They had coased around the south
ern shore, and thence down the western as far as
this place Here they halted to rep,en.sh their stock
Oh provisions with y good things of village and
~ 'nNe S'gh's 81 country th9y had come
10 auop' Us theii = No wonder then the glow Of
animation and OF hope, flushed The emigrants coun-
enance as he gazod upon the bright prospect spread
out before him. The buoy hum Of life and activity
exhibited in onr sown, inspired him with new cond-
dence, and convinced hun thar tlls was q region
where enterPri-o had not become paralized By OK.
pioded ,speeua'iens or The muscular POWERS Of The
Inhabitants supplied with agues and fevers.
Having satisfied himseifthat Wisconsin was good
y heritage he again ho>sed his little sail determining
to make Ghol landing few miles TO the NORTH war.
The fragrant breeze, laden nth the perfume Of 1a2
flower clad prairie, soon waited the weasel from our
view, anu we can hul breath sish h4, the emigrart
and his family may he rewardcd with happiness and
prosperity, and amply requiled for the peril Of has
vayage BY .ha rich houniles Of nalnta
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

A Promising young VilIiaa.-Harris
brurg, Pa, was thrown into quite u sta'a .
excitement on Friday, tho l4lh inst. by tn
apprehension Of a young man about f.
teen years of age, who had been ondcoyo
ring 10 induce some OF his associates L
join him in plot to shoot tho keeper d
the State Treasury, rifle his pockets OF Ii,
keys, and then rob the department. Tin
young man was committed on the teslimo
ny of those to whom he had commune
ted his design.
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man is Braynon.

Rules at Washington.--Tho Maine TEN
peFaAcc Gazette, states that on the auth,
rlty OF letter from Washington, that IL.
following pledges are required Of ovsr,
clerk under the new adminis! alton al V 4
shington, viz:
l. That he will be q total ubs,insn,
man. never tasting Of any ardent spi,l.
wIne' or other intoxicating drinks.
,: That he viii Hcycr gamble or pl.y
at chance games.
3. That he will keep none ba, stead
and respectable society.
4. That he will always keep the Sab
bath strictly, and attend public worship
And that he will be steady, industrious
and Perseycring.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

We have received a communication from General
Buen IN reply to an article published in this paper
some few weeks since on the sub ect of school mo-
MES. Gel Il. states in substance, that during the
time he has acted as county commissioner, he has
never received but 90 in cos from tho Treasury
and that during The came period Of time, he had ad-
vanced more than double that for the use OF the
county.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The last Madison papers state, that none
Of our newly appointed officers had yet ar
rived at the seat Of government, but were
daily expected. No doubt they are there
before this, as we have accounts Of their
having been seen at different points, con-
verging toward tho seat Of government.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

NcLeod.-Agreeably TO tho order of
the Supreme Court, issued on Thursday.
Alexander Mcleod was this morning trans
Tered from the custod Of the Sheriff of Nj
agara County, to that of Sheriff Hart Of this
city. All responsibility Of the former in
regard TO him has now ceased. Until the
decision Of the Supreme Court, McLeod
will be confined in the House Of detention
in Centre Street, (where he il at present.
though doubtless he viii be permitted to
enjoy all reasonable indulgences. This
decision, it is supposed, will not be made
until the July term. The question 10 be
decided is whether he shall be discharged
without trial. If the Court decide yea ,thaf,
Of course, will be the end Of the business,
so far as the Courts are concerned; if Nay,
then his counsel will take an appeal to the
Court Of Errors 1.-THE State Senate and
ultimately, if necessary, TO the Supreme
Court Of the United States.-N. y Mer.
The establishment Of tho Miners Free
Press, at Mineral Point, has, we regret to
learn, fallen into the hands Of Cashier
Knapp, and is hereafter TO be employed,
we presume, in putting Governor Do,y,
and the Bank, and in sustaining the glorl-
Gus principles Of whiggery. All that re-
mains to conclude the contract, a friend
writes us, is the payment Of the money by
the Bank. Mr. Knapp, it appears, has
money to buy printing presses, but none
to pay his honest Gebts.-Wis. Enq.
There is said 10 be great excitement
at Mineral Point, in relation TO the Bank,
and the late conduct Of the Cashier. We
are informed, by letter, that meeting Of
the citizens Of that place was held on Sat
urday last. "There were nearly two hun
dred in attendance. 1t was unanimously
resolved that committee Of five persons
be appointed to wait on the officers Of the
Bank and request them 10 place the assets
Of the Institution in the hands of some res
ponsible person as a security TO the bill
holders; and if they failed in that measure
to take such steps as they might think pro-
per and expedient. and a report at an adj
journed meeting TO be held on the Sd o!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The Legislature of the State of New York adj
Journed on the Goth ut after session Of one hun
dred and forty two days, and having passed three
hundred and fifty two acis
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The agricultural prospects of the season are al
present most suspicious. The cold weather which
fingered ia'eF than usual The past spring, has been
succeeded by continued warm weather and jn,ig5r,
"""g sunshine Vegetation during He .s.t TWO
weeks has been extremely rapid aad tas season IS
now forward as farmers can wish. Every species of
gram looks extremely promising and the pros poet Of
the husbandman is haltering,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The body Of Gen. Wayne, who died /.
years ago, at Erie, PA, and was buns
near the Lake, was recently disiHtcrr
and removed by his son, and was found
be in perfect state OF preservation
Those who had known Gen. Wayne, T.
CO 5nized his features at once.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

A Clean Of Hope.-We learn firm, ;,
Salem Gazette. that the schr. Iohn r."
Roundy, Of Salem, arrived al MarhI.b,a.
on Wednesday, from Grand Banl 80 ~,
turned on account Of loss % cables and ~
chors, 10 AVOID coming i3 c0a... viii -.
islands, Capt. r. reports that n ,,s,..
spoken on the Banks. No 5a.c s.t.a
SEEN ABoATAPPAEEATLv rriI .s..,.
out failed in alln,empis .azatf. ......
count Of fog arising. --J-la.-.eass
the schoonrI who adv tho hg,+..
toned, Judged 'here were I'd -,.,t.
IN her.
TIE Daily Advertiser states 1885,.
boat was probably that Of The b. =.
Stafdoao' wrecked of Cspe G
W. v YES -TicEca up los the hfe Il
liz, as before reported. ~ ,. FL. a.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The present king of Prussia, when
rovned prince, had private printing Of
fee Of his own, and frequently put into
type original remarks and passages that he
met with in reading. SO as TO become
very deceM workman.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The whig majority in the present Con-
gress is estimated at 40 in the House OF
Representatives, and in the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08
From The Quebec Mercury. May %.
MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK


One hundred and Forty Eight Lives Lost
It again becomes our duty to record ca
amty, involving destruction of human
life to an awful extent Four of The crew
and four of the passengers arrived here
yesterday, bringing the disastrous intelli-
gence OF which the following is an acurate
summary.
The Minstrel left Limerick, Ireland,
on the 2lst of April last for Quebec, with
one hundred and forty-one passengers,
emigrants, intending 10 settle in Canada.
The vessel had tolerable passage up to
Tuesday last, AT four o clock in the moraing.
when she struck on Red Island Reef.
There was heavy sea running O, the
time, but the boats were launched and made
fast to the fore chains.
Upwards of one hundred passengers
embarked i'll the boats, but their doom was
quickly sealed; the vessel "heeled OFF,
into deep water and went down stern fore
. most, SO suddenly that the painters of the
boats could not be cast off, and the people
who had embarked in the boats persisted.
with there equally unfortunate companions
on board the ship, except four of the crew
and four passengers, who alone ofupwards
Of $50 souls, remained to tell the sad tale
These eight persons had embarked in the
gig, which was towing astern, and fortu-
nately for them the rope which attached il
to the vessel brok re when she went down.
They succeeded in pulling to White Island,
where they remained until the following
day, when they were taken off by the shin
Wellington, Mcintyre, and brought TO
Crosse Isle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

The Able Desfontains, whose morals
were little suited 10 his profession. having
once met Piron, the celebrated wit and 20
tirist, in dress more magnificent than
usual, stood before him for some time and
then exclaimed" What dress for such
a manF' Piron, having looked while al
the Able, exclaimed, in his turn, .. What
q man for such Gress!''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

Why is the life of an Editor like the
Book of Revelationsa
Because ii is full of "TypEs and sH.-
pows, and mighty voice, like the sounds
OF many waters. ever says unto him.
WRITE" "''''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

MagnanimouS.- Mr.. Simmons, Cen
missary elect of the Third Wurd in TIT
second Municipality, in New Orcaas
resigned his office because he had nscer
tanned, after his election, that tho perso
whom he had superseded had q famib
and depended solely upon the emoIumcn
Of the office for their support. HIS rcss
nation was accepted, and the former 10
cumhent elected almos, unanimously.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

Pea Sonp.-The great secret of prepa-
ring pea soup, is to take care that the IL
quor boils when the peas are put in: cold
or lukewarm water tend Only to harden
peas. and this is the reason WIN those
who steep their peas in cold soft wafer.
are so often disappointed in boiling them
SERVANTS Magazine.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

Dialogue on Boarda Steamboat
loo, Mr.. Engine man. can't you stop YOUR
steamboat o minute or two q
Stop the boat what for?'
Wife wants TO look of your boiler, she's
afraid of its bursting.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

Canal across the Esthmus of Ddrien.-
Adviees have been received from Panama
that the obstacles heretofore interpescd,
by the clashing Of the local and general
governments, with regard to the proposed
canal across the lsthmus, have been effec-
tualy removed, and that the work seems
n, length in fair way to be accomplished
through the medium of the Franco G rama
dian Company established a. Paris. The
funds arc already provided, and opera
ions will soon be commenced.
". Y. Com. Gazette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

ArreSted.-The man who killed iht
Rev. Mr.. Oriswold, in Cincinnati, BY {
stone throwed al another. His name !:
Ned Layton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

beauties Of Whig Banking, The STOCK
holders Of the Bank Of Michigan, dsac.r-
poration, put out its bills at par for Toe
purchase Of the farmers crops, and then
as merchants and business men, take thef'
back at 80 cents on the dollar for the ne
cessaries Of life which the farmers are OBJ
Iiged to buy.-DetroH Free Press.
Natche=.-Thursday the sixth was me
anniversary ofthe greatTornado at Match
ez, and on that day the city again exPsf-
encel violent gale accompanied Win
rain. The quantity Of water that fell gas
6l-1oo inches. No serious damage vas
done.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

Mr.. CoMBE, Of Edinburgh, in bis laid
work, "Notes on the US" holds this aut
guage:
Il have already explained, that lhd
Americans are really war-loving, if no;
a warIikc nation; and it would be well that
the British understood their real character.
1t may appear 10 be an unpatrotic op MON
but my impression is, that in fair combat
either by sea or land Of man to man, ondI
gun TO gnn, the Americans after acquiring
discipline and experience, would bcatlos
British.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-06-08

CANADIAN FLoUR.-Thc Liverpool Jour
nal states that the importation Of whcotaol
flour from Canada into Great Britain act
year was 27S, 76l barrels Of flour and al,
93l minots of wheat, each mnot being
equal to three bushels. Those cngogsjia
the trade expec. tina, the Importation ollhs
present year will reach 70, 900 barrels Of
flour, and wheat in proportion.