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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26

0FF@It is stated that the British govern
ment derives from the siLgle article oil
Tobacco, an annual revenue Of about three
million pounds. In 1889, ii exceeded this
sum G495, $50, amounting 10 nearly seven
teen millions OF dollars
0FThe population of Texas is said to
be 100000, of Mexico 6,733, 3O4, Of the
Uuited States 100000
The Michigan City Gazette, Of the 18th
says:
Pork, which 4 few days since sold read
lily at 81 per pound, is now dull sale al 3
cts. per pound; and hogs weighing less
than two hundred, have been sold al J cts
per lb. 1t seems rs though every thing
east had fell in the same proportion. Iii
hardly necessary 10 quote the prices paid
for wheat; as there are no purchasers in
market, except Col Gould Of The city mills.
who is paying cash--accordlng to quality,
for all he can get. Corn is selling al 10
cts; oats at Is; and potatoes at Is. Butter
is selling at Is cts per ID. and short sup
ply on hand.
The Widows Of Revolutionary Sold'ers
1t is mentioned in the report Of The Secre-
tarv Of war. that the act Of July, 1888,
granting pensions to widows, expires on
The 4th Of March next. The number Of
this class of pensioners is five thousand
five hundred and eighty-slx.
~ The Lexington, KY, Intelltgoncer
We are authorised TO announce
Henry Clay, Jr., as candidate TO repre-
sent this Congressional District in the next
Congress. Thomas F. Marshall is also
candidate for a seat in the 9th Congress
from this district
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26

Territorial Legislature. The business
Of the Legislature progresses but slowly
Several important subjects have been I'M
der discussion, but little definite action has
been had on matters of general Interest,"
The change in our present system of coun-
~ government, in hch we in com
mon with our fellow citizens feel a deep in
terest, Is etin emtryo,and we cannot con-
ceal our fears, that the matter will not be
brought to maturity during the present
session. The great solictude Of the peo-
pie on this subject, may be inferred from
the multitude Of petitions, which have been
forwarded TO the legislature from the east
ern counties in the Territory, praying for
the adjustment Of the present system. A
more unequivocal expression Of opinion by
the people, in favor Of any proposed mea-
snre, was never given than in the case
now before the Legislature. What salts
factory apology then, can our representa-
tiyes render to their constituents. for NOT
complying with the wishes of the people
Unless we entirely mistake public senti-
ment, nothing short of complete over
throw OF our present county system. will
satisfy the people. The representative
who dsregards, and hceds not the will of
the people, must expect 10 stand in Judge
ment before the tribunal Of public opinion.
1t is said that some of the members. are
averse to making any changes in the pre-
sent system, because Of the great amount
OF labor necessary 10 substitute new svs-
tenn in It's place. This is subterfuge
which lazy men always make--those who
love ease rather than labor, always resort
10 such silly apologies. Some of the wes-
tern members, we are informed are in fa-
vor OF retaining all the principal features
OF the present system. Let them have
their way--jf the western counties are sa-
tistied with their condition, let them eniov
the present mode of county organization
10 their hearts content. The eastern nor
ton of this territory have demanded q
change, and the people will not be satisfied
with any compromise, any patching, mend
ing, or modifying, Of the system now in
operation will not answer--the people dc
not want any half way work; they ask fol
an entire repeal of the statute now rcgula
ting county government.
bill has passed the council repeating that par
of the law pertaining millers regulating the rat
of toll for grinding It's passage in the council ex
cited but little discussion or opposition. In III,
House, its consideration has excited much warm an,
animated debate, and although there appears to be
decided majority in favor of some modification tn,
law, yet there is difference of opinion with regar,
to the expediency ofthrowing ofall restrictions an,
leaving the business of grinding fee 4 vague ap
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26

WE regret to notice un1rovokel and unjusiilied
attack in the Wisconsin Enquirer of the l6h inst
upon the Editors Of the Wisconsin Temperance Jour
nal If the Enquirer supposes the statement of which
he complains made for political purposes, we will
venture to say that he is most egregously mistaken.
The chairman ofthe publishing committee of the Jour
nal, sustains a reputation in the democratic ranks
which will not suffer by comparison with that orlhe
Editor Of the Enquirer. 1t possible however that
the secret of the Enquirers hostility the Journalex
SITS from causes widely different from those expressed
There certainly must have been some extraordinary
ebnllition Of feeling which could have prompted the
following very modest sentence: more arrant
ialsehood was never published and the writer must
have been sensible of it when he put his pen to paper
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26

MoRMoNs. This people were never in n more
prosperous condition Than at present They have
recently obtained three charters from the legislature
OF lllInois-one for The incorporation of their CITY.
which Is called "NduUoO," another for the "Aauuo0
Legion, and third for the University ofthe city of
Nd&roo' Large accessions are continually ma
King TO their members from different portions of the
United States and from England
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26
NEW YORK LEGISLATURES.

The message Of Governor Seward of New York,
was delivered TO both houses the 5tl inst. II is
n document of great length, and contains great
amount of valuable statistical information on various
lopcks, connected with the interests Of the empire
state. With the political doctrines of the message
We are not disposed to NEEDLE but those " no are
disposed to read it, aside from political considera-
lions. will find much interesting intelligence Pc
ter b. Porter [whigl elected speaker of the
House, over l.. S. Chatfeld [deml by a vote of 66
10 CO.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26
T Z + EG r A p H.
wv. IT, January %, ls4I.

EXTRA SESSION OF CoNGREss.-I, is how render
ed quite probable that there will be extra session
of congress, soon after fhe 4h Of March next This
has been pretty clearly int;maled by Mr.. Webster,
ard many other leading men of the party. One of
primary objects il is stated will be the immediate re
peal Of the Sublreasury law
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26

Why ;the owners of mills have not the same right
TO the control of their own property, the same as
any othor class of men, it is difficult 10 shuw.-Al
any rate. argument ia the legislature has been ad
vancod to prove, thar the owners of mills form an
exception to The general principle that every man
has an exclusive right 10 his own.
From letters recently received from Madison, j,
seems 10 be absolutely certain, that the sussion OF
the legislature Will occupy the seventy five days, al
lowed it by law. This will be an item oil
expense to The nation, aad we sincerely hope may
result TO the benefit of the people.
Bank at Plate rHYe.-Thc citizens @
Platevile, Grant Co. are discussing the
propricty of establishing bank in that viii
age. A memorial signed by lO5 persons,
has been addressed TO the members Of the
council, and the House, from that county,
instrucling them to vote for Bank a,
Plattevllc. A counter memorial has also
been addressed 10 the Legislature, remon-
slrating agant any bank being chartered
in that village. The Northern Badger,
published at Piattevllc, says that Il major
ity Of the voters at that place are opposed
TO the establishment of any bank from
principle and expedency. At meeting
recently held at PlatteviHe for consider
ing the establishment of bank, the fol-
lowing humorsome resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. Knowlton.
Whereas the City Of PlaiteviIle is sur
rounded by a furnishing country, unprece-
dented in Mineral Resources, and has an
uncommon share orcommercial intercourse
with the World; and inasmuch as our ia
c:lltles for exchange are too far limited for
the great trade we are now engaged in;
and inasmuch as VIC all want more money
and do not wish to render quid pro quo,
for such as is now in circulation: there
fore
Resolved, That we instruct our SER
wants at Madison to establish in this city
one Great Bank. with one branch at the
Depot. one at Mckee's Mills, one at Car
sons Furnace, two at Wing Dggings,
and two in this city.
This resolution was Of course negatved,
and committee subsequently appointed 20
draft an expression of opinion, reported
that it was lneXpedient to have a bank in
Plateyille. This report was laid on the
table, and the meeting adjourned The
following resolutions were adopted at a
subsequent meeting by vo,e Of 105 to
Sc.
Resolved, that our members in both
branches of the Territorial Legislature, be
be requested TO use their united endeayors
to procure a charte. for bank to be ioca-
ted at Platteville, Grant Co. w. r.
IS Mckee offered the following amend
ment:
"And that they may be requested to
place proper guards around said institu-
ton IN order TO secure the bill holder a.
gainSt any loss on said bills"
The subject Of granting charters for
banking institutions, will be brought before
our Territorial Legislature, and we may
look for an expression of opinion By our
Representatives before the close of the
session.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26
APPoi NTMENTs BY TIE Governor,
By and cjth Tie adricc and consent of h
Cornell

11y U74" Wt'7F F"t t4II7It U5tt tOH5tHI q no
Council.
RACINE.-SamueI Hale, Jr., Ezra Bur
chard, Seth Warner, Peter ID. lIugunln,
Eleazer Evercttc, Sidney S. DcrLyshirc,
Chauncy Kellogg, Hiram Ball, Justices c.
the Peace Alfred Cary, Supreme Count
Commissioner Oscar /. Dana, Notary
Public.
WALwoRTu.--Pcrkins S. Childs, Amos
Older, William Phoenix, Jasper Griggs,
John Tatshorn, and Joseph Powers, Jusl-
ces Of The Peace; Experience Eastabrook,
Mastc. in Chancery and Notary Public
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-26
ANXIOUS SACCHARINI.
Burlington, Jan. Goth. l841.

The proceedings ola democratic meeting held in
the capital at Madison on the 18Th inst. have been
forwarded to The Office of the Telegraph for publca
ton. Owing to their length we cannot publish them
entire, without doing injustice to the previous en-
gagements of our columns. We give below the res
olutlons passed at the meeting, which will sufficient
ly explain its object without inserting sl of The
committees, delegates, and officers.
The Hon. David Newland from the committee
appointed for the purpose, presented The following
preamble and resolutions
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06
B. EI. MORSE'S
Observation-Disclosures,
II. MERRIMAN,

" AVING fitted up new and more con.
Al venient shop, would inform his friends
and the public generally that he still contin-
ues the business of Ciock d Watch repairing;
ind that from his experience and skill, and
by constant attention TO this important branch
of business, hopes to give general satisfac-
ton, and receive share of public patronage.
ALSO, ON HAND,
a good assortment of WATCHES AND JEWEL.
LERs' GooDs, consisting of lever, lepine, and
common scapement Watches, ear rings, fin
ger rings, breast pins. silver spoons, spccta-
cles, thinblts. pencil cases. butter knives,
sugar bows, plated spoons, near-sighted spec
tacles. steel pens, pen knives, scissors, twee-
gers, tuning forks, Music Boxes, Clarionets,
Flutes, Flies, Violin strings, clarionet reeds.
clarinet and fife Preceptors, Shell Combs,
Watch oil, &c. ALSO,
DR.. VIM. Evans camomilc. tonic, and fa-
mily Apericnt Pills, with directions, recon-
mended highly for dyspepsia, nervous, and
all stomach complaints.
DR.. Evans Soothing Syrup. for tcething,
with directinns-a real blessing to mothers.
Also, DR.. Hunts celebrated Pills, for Con.
sumption & Liver complaint, with directions.
Also, DR.. Goodies Female Domestic Pills,
with ample directions. The above medicines
prepared by DR.. Wn. Evans, 100 Chatham
street, New York-sold here by
,...- II. MERRIMAN, Agent,
Merit east Of the Presbyterian Church.
Litch(icld, Dec. g 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06
water proof Boots & Shoes
LEATHER, &c. &c.

UNHE subscriber has made arrangements
Il 50 that be 10 able to manufacture to order
thick doubk sole and cork Boots, so much admit
red By all who like dry and warm feet. and
peculiarly adapted TO protect the feet from
The damn and cold soil of Litchfield county.
Also on hand, and win make to order,
Calf Kip aad CssOkide Boots SAoss.
of the best materials and workmanlike man.
ner; Ladies Cater Boots. buskin Ties Slip
pers, India Rubbers, &c. &C.
" India RubbeFs and all other Boots and
Shoes neatly repaired az usual. ~ {
Also. SO sides heavy and light Sol Leather
from Green county tanneriess Upper Leather
Morocco. Innings. Bindings. &c. for sale on
reasonable terms Tor cash or hides.
P.S. A few notes and accounts on hand
which wuuld be cheerfnlly exchanged for
SVmefhIng to do business with.
SAMUEL CLOCK.
IitskGsl& Dee. ~. g
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06
Geese Feathers.

TEHME subscribers have made arrangements
Il TO keep constant supply of first rate
article Of Geese FealhePs-selected
and packed with great care by ourselves in
packages from 20 to so lbs; and will furnish
of n quality they will warrant to be MS good
as the best, at as low prices as can be pur-
chased Of cqunl quality in the state.
S. & l.. IlURLBUT.
Winchester, 1910. 1y1O
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06
FOR SALE.--CheG1O,
Through i'm 10 hours.

A STAGE will leave the house of George
n Bolles, South street, Litchfield, three times
a ,ceek, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
at 4 O'Clock A. M, and arrive in New Mil
ford in time to take the Cars for Bridgeport.
Fare through to New-Y York. $3.50.
]. C.. RILEY g. CO.
Li,chfeld, ApriI Is. 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06
Etna Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD.

UT ia KTEUKU,
INSURE Dwelling Houses, Stores, Furni-
H. ture, stocks of Merchandise, Mills, Manu.
factories, Manufacturer stock, Barns, Far.
nners' stock in buildings or stacks, and every
other species of insur;.ble personal property,
against Loss or Damage BY Fire.
ISAAC LAWRENCE, Agent.
LichfeM 1910 q
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06

Doctor Reese has kindly furnished the editors witt
the following touching and sensible verses, for publ
cation.
DR.. D. M. Reese, NEw-YoRK, March %. 1871
Sir-Afer the meeting in Forsyuh-stree,, Monday
evening, was converSng with lady on the subject.
there discussed, when she told me was almost
mono-maniac in my hatred TO alcoholic drink thu
following verses were written to-day as an excuse fO
my warmth. Please, sir, ohlige me by handing then
to Mr. Hawkins Of the Baltimore delegation, request
ing him TO present them TO his daughter, as she als'
may be accused Of the came fault. ALMIRA.
Go, feel what have felt,
Go, bear what have borne;
Sink meath blow father dealt,
And the cold, proud worlds scorn
Thus struggle on from year to year,
Thy sole relief the scalding tear.
Go, weep as l have wept,
Ger loved fathers fall
See every cherished promise swept
Youths sweetness turned to gall
Hopes faded flowers strewed all the way
That led me up TO woman's day.
Go. kneel as have knelt;
Implore, beeeech, and pray:
Strive the besotted heart to melt,
The downward course to stay ..6.-
Be cast with bitter curse aside
Thy prayers INDEPENDENTLY tears defed.
Go. stand where have stood,
And see the strong man bow;
With crashing teeth, lips bathed in blood,
And cold and hvid brow;
Catch his wandering glance, and see
There mirrored, his souls misery.
Go, hear what have heard
The sobs of cad despair
AS memory feelings tount hath stirred,
And its revealings there
Have told him what he might have been,
Had he the drunkard's fate toreseen.
Go to thy mothers side,
And her crushed spirit cheer
Thine own deep anguish hide ..tf
Wipe from her check the tear. 1F ..'t..
Mark her dmmed eye-her furrowed brow;
The gray that streaks her dark hair now
Her toil.worn frame-her trembling limb
And trace the ruin back to him
Whose plighted faith, in early youth,
Promised eternal love and truth
But who, forsworn, hath yielded up
This promise to the deadly cup;
And led her down, from love and light,
From all that made her pathway bright,
And chained her there, mid want and strife,
That lowly thing-a drunkard's wife! -,
And stamped on childhood's brow, 80 mild,
That withring blight-a drunkard's child
Co. hear, and see, and feel, and know,
All that my soul hath felt or known,
Then look within the wine cups glow
See it tie brightness can atone:
Think, If is finvOr you would try,
II all proclaimed, IT'S drink and die.
Tell me hate the bowl
Hate is q feeble word ...
loathe-abhor-my very soul
BY strong disgust 10 stirred '
Whene 'eT l see, or hear, OF tell.
OF the dark beverage of hell! .H@
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06

AT a Court Of Probaie held at Washington,
spiihin and for the district Of Warrington, on
the 18th day.f April, 1871:
Present, Daniel b. BrinsnaGde, Judge.
TTPON the petition of Sile Mitchell, OF
- Washington, 10 the county OF Litchfield,
showing 10 this court that she is guardian OF
Sile 8. Mitchell, Of said Washington, within
said district, minor that said minor Is the
owner Of real estate situated In said Wash.
ington, (viz.) one third part of piece Of land
which Timothy Mitchell gave in bis last will
to his three daughters, Mary T.. Mitchell.
Julia r. Mitchell, and SHE Mitchell. contain
ing about one hundred acres in the whole
and is undivided Bounded southerly on
highway, westerly on ShepaUg river. high
way, and Stiles Titus land, northerly on
Eyitt Moody's land and Samuel Frisbie's
land, and easterly on highway and Samuel
Frisbie's land--the RoxbuTy road runs
across one corner of said land said land is
all subject to the dover Of SHE Mitchell
also. one other piece lying in Roxbury, con:
tanning six acreS, more or less, bounded
north by Daniel Hartwell, east by Warmers
land, south by Brinsmade's land, and west
by Bryan's land, under the incumbrance OF
the dover Of said Sile Mitchell-all OF said
real estate is valued at about seven hundred
dollars; that IL is for the interest OF said ms
nor that her interest in said land should be
sold and the avails thereof invested in other
real estate to be conveyed TO said minor. or
be placed at interest, or laid out in the nur-
ture, education or advancement Of said mi.
nor, according to law, and praying that the
same may be sold for the purposes aforesaid,
as per petition on ile:
IL Is ordered by dis count, that said guardian
give notice Of the tendency Of this petition
by causing this order TO be published in one
Of the newspapers printed in Litchield. in
said county, three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, at
least six weeks before the bearing oEsaid Pc
tiliOn and that said petition will DO heard at
the probate Office in said districs on the 18th
day Of June, I64l, az 10 O'Clock A. d.
Certified from Record.
AZ D. ID. BRMsMADE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-05-06

both until such a time as the marriage con-
tract with one of them could be annIlIed.-
This she did, and she Immediately applied
to the Legislature for divorce from her
first husband.
Mrs. Herrick is represented as lady of
great mental and personal accomplish
ments, and undertaking piety. She has
never had any children by either husband.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-07-06
"FATUER FoRCIvE THEM y

Go, proud lnhdel-scaroh the ponderous tunes
OF heather learning explore the works Of Con iucius
examine the preccp,s Of Seneca, and the writings Of
Socrates Collec, all the eScellencics Of the ancient
and modern moraliss and point 10 sct>encc equal 10
this simple prayer ofthe Savior Reviled and nsu,cd
suffering the grossest indg nities-crowned with
thorns and led away TO die, no snnhila,ing curse
breaks from his breast Sweet placid the aspiring
OF mother for her nursing ascends prayer OF
cy for his enemies, Father forgive them" o. was
worthy its origin, and stamped with the bright seal
OF truth tina, his mission from heaven
Acquaintance, have you quarelledi Friends,
have you Differed II who is pure and perec, for
gave his bierest enemies, do you do well cherish
your anger' Brothers, to you the pecept is imperi-
tive; you shall forgive mot times, but seven times
sevenl
Husbands and wives, you have RICH, TO expcc,
perfection In each other. To is the lot Of huma
y. Illness will sometimes make you pe,slent, and
disappointment RULES the smoothest temper. Guard
bese ech you,. with unremiticd vigilance your pas
sions; controlled, they the genial heat tina,
us along the way of le--ungovern they are con.
Stunning fires Let your life be one OF respectful at
tentions, and conciiatory conduct. Cultivate with
care the kind and gentle affections Of the heart. Plan,
not, but eradicate the thorn that grows in your part
ners path. Above ALL let no feeling of revenge find
harbor within your breast, let the never 60 down
on your anger kin word-an obligng action, II /,
be trling concern, has power superior to the harp
of David, In calming the pillows OF the soul.
Revenge is as incompatible with happiness it is
hostile TO religion. Let him whose heart is black with
malice, and studious Of revenge, walk through the
fields when clothed with verdure adorned with flow
erso his eyes there is no beauty; the flowers to him
exhae fragrance Dark his soul, nature is robed
in deepest sable. The smile Of beauty lights not upon
his bosom with oy:but the fu,ies Of hell rage In his
breast and render him miserable as he would wish
the object Of his hate.
But let him lay his hand on his breast and say,"Re
venge, cast thee from me; Father, forgive me as
forgive my enemies,"- nature assumes new and
delightful garniture. Then, indeed, are meads yer
dan, and flowers fragrant-then is the music Of the
groves delightful to the ear, and the smiles Of vtuous
beauty lovely to the soul.