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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

The Temperance Cause in Chicogo.--
II any one ever had any doubts as to the
wholesome effects of the recent temperance
movements in our city, they must all be
dispersed since the general and unusual
sobriety which characterized Our recen,
municipal election. At former times, moth.
ing was more common than drunken men
by the dozen; and prominent men openly
stood dealing out liquor to poor Iaborers,
putting an enemy into there mouths to stea
away not only their brains but their votes
But this year, thanks to the Washington.
ans, nothing Of the kind was seen and n O,
drunken man and not single fight dis
graced the occasion. All was sobrietv
quiet and good order. May such a healthy
state Of public morals Iong continue, and
drunken, aggering brawlers no longer
disturb our public occasions Chicago
Democrat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
Boundary Question. was only whilst

Boundary Question--It was only whilst
travelling through the counties Of Boon,
Winnebago and Stephenson, few days
since, that we knew the extern, Of the feel
ing upon this subject. We are satisfied a
large majority of the people Of these coun-
ties and also Of Carroll, Joe Daviess and
Ogle would prefer an annexation to
Wisconsin But how they are going to
accomplish this object is the mex, question.
We can see no possible way. About the
intent OF the ordinance organizing the
north eastern territories there is no ques-
ton in our mind. But where lays the power
OF Congress 10 alter the boundaries of
State after its admission into the Union
without that States CONSENT The people
Of these counties for intelligence, wealth.
moral worth and enterprise will compare
with any in our State and we are confident
they will take no hasty steps in this matter.
Chicago Democrat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-I noticed in the last Ameri-
Doty In the course of the article alluson is made
to the speech of Mr.. Strong delivered last winter:
and particularly to that portion of it accusing Gov.
Doty of perverting interpolating portion of Gov.
Dodge's message delivered some years since lido
not intend to enter into the defence of Mr. Strong:
| merely wish to show up the honesty and candor
of this eulogis ofhs excelencys character and acts,
and do so, it is only necessary give the facts in
their proper light.
The very conduct which the writer attributes to
Mr. Strong and expresses such horror of, is attri-
butable in greater degree to Gov Doty, whom he
so much lauds. Gov. Doty when he quoted Gov.
Dodge, to sustain his position, knew as well as he
knew any thing, that Gov. Dodge had changed en-
trely his views on that point He knew we'll that
the words he quoted were to lie found in only one
of the several written journals that kept; yet
Notwithstanding he intended and endeavored to con-
vey the idea that such was then the opinion of Gov
Dodge. Had such not been his intention, and had
he not believed that the public generally gno-
rant of the opinions of bod the subject of what
use would it have been to quote him; his authority
would, in fact, have been against him. No. he wish
ed to sustain himself by conveying false idea, but
this honest panegyris of our most honorable execu-
two can see nothing wrong in all this. The Ian
guage of Mr.. Strong cannot be tortured quite
nearly into falSehood that of Gov. Doty appears
without any torturing; and if Mr.. Strong is at all
censurabe, he has least the excuse of this exam
pie from higher place than he occupies.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

Church FLOODED. A cry Of fire was last
night raised on the North River side, when
the ever ready firemen proceeded with an
engine in all possible haste. Some mischie-
vious bystanders directed them to a church
where were assembled large congrega-
ton of our CO oured population engaged in
the service of divine worship. The church
being we'll illuminated tended to confirm
the statement,and without stopping to make
further inquiry the unconscious firemen
directed the hose pipe to the windows, and
before the mistake was discovered the
worshippers were drowned out and the
church halt filled with water.-N. Y Er.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

CoTroN.-The gentleman who packed
the first bag ofcotton sent from the south to
England, is still alive. Some two or three
years since, we had the pleasure Of spend
ing night at his house, and were not a
little interested in hearing him relate his
adventures i'll this particular. 1t is said
that the gentleman to whom the cotton
was consigned in Liverpool, is also still
alive. When it arrived. the custom house
officer refused to ADM, it at lower rae Of
duty, because, as he said, to his knowledge,
no cotton acould grow in America, Yet,
that country In which il was then thought
no cotton would grow, now supplies her
own demands and sends annually to En-
gland quantity valued at fifteen millions
of dollars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
TOWN MEETINGS.

As large proportion of the electors in the seve-
raj towns in this county, have not in their posses
sion the act relating to Town Government, we give
In addition to our last weeks remarks, summary
| of the law prescribing the manner of opening and
| conducting town meetings.
1st The polls of the election of officers must be
opened in the several towns, between the hours of
| nine and eleven clock in the forenoon.
| 2nd. The first business to be transacted is the
! choosing of a moderator and clerk.
Sd. The Moderator before entering upon the du-
ties of his office, shall take an oath faithfully to dis
charge the duties of his office.-The Moderator
shall regulate the business of the meeting-decide
all questions of order-publicly declare all votes
passed, and administer the oath in case of chal-
lenge. The chairman shall have power to cause
the arrest of any dsordery person who shall disturb
the mreting.
4h. Before the electors proceed to vote, public
proclamation shall be made of the opeping of the
poll.
9Th. The qualification required of a voter at
meeting, is the same required of voter at an
annual election for Council and House of Repre-
sentatives
9th. Every person eligible to any town office,
may be an elector of the town in which he resides
9TH. All the officers voted for by ballot, shall be
ballot, and the offices to which such persons
intended to be chosen must be des grated on the
ballot.
9Th. 1t will be the duty of the clerk to enrol the
name of every elector who gives his vote.
9th. The meeting shall not be kept open for bu-
siness after the setting of the same.
10TH The minutes of town meeting must be
subscribed to by the Moderator and Clerk, and filed
in the office of the town clerk.
llth. The votes shall be canvassed by the Mode
rator and Clerk in the same manner as at gene
raj election
18th. Supervisors, Town Clerks, Assessors,
Treasurers, Collectors, Comm ssioners of High
ways, and Constables, required to take an oath
to support the Constitution of the United States
within ten days after their election, and cause
certificate of such oath to be filed with the town
clerk.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

mined We hope the former, and we have
some reason for the hope; bu, reasons still
stronger induce Us to prognostica,e the
latter. We have but one motive for tho
hope and many for the apprehension"
The relation which this paper holds to
the administration, makes this announce
ment a matter of some importance. If the
official organ is in earnest, it indicates
that the cabinet expect war.
Snow IN CANADA.-The Quebec Ga.
zetie Of the 7th inst. says that there was
at that time depth Of snow on the ground
in Quebec, Of about four feet. 1t rained on
the morning Of the 9Th, and showed at noon,
with gale from the west, followed by in
tense cold. On the evening of the 9th,
there was another fall Of snow, with the
wind at the east.
'Whgs do you hear that Nearly mil
lion Of dollars, says the Madisonian (the
Executive organ at Washington are
wanted to enable the Treasury to meet it's
engagements Here we have some Of the
fruits Of federal legislation.
AT a meeting Of democratic members Of
the Missouri Legislature, holden on the
2Sth ut, Martin Van Buren, was nomina-
ted as candidate for the office of Presi-
dent, and r. NJ. Johnson, for Vice Presi-
dent.
An Immense ksue.-The Supreme Court
Of the United States has been engaged for
several days, and will probably be occu-
pied during the week, in hearing the great
case of Mrs. Gaines against the Executors
of the will Of Daniel Clark of New York.
and those holding portions of the property
by purchase from them. The amount in
volved in the decision is between $50 ,OOO,-
600 and $1,000, 000.- American Sen.
The Legislature Of Tennessee has adj
Journed sine die, without electing u States
Senators.
The State Convention of Coal and Iron
men will assemble at Harrisburg on Tues
day next, the ODD inst.
Miserable Business.-A poor wretch
named Farmer, convicted Of murder. was
publicly executed few days ago, at St.
Martinsvile, in Mississippi. In describing
the execution, the ST. Martinsville Gazette
says the executloner in the frs, place, who
""' ''' Wy SAP0't al tle BUSINESS, look
a tremendous time to fasten the rope to the
gallows 1t seemed as though he wished to
Prolong the agony Of the unhappy being
who was consigned to his hands then,
when the cart was Withdrawn, the moose
sllp', the criminals feet touched the ground
and finally, in order to allow the rope to
perform its office. slack Ketch' was COM
PEELED to raise him by the legs, and hold
them until life was extinct What horri
bic commentary this upon the system Of
public executions
FIRE PRooF.-Take whitewash and
alum, in the proportion Of one pound Of
the latter to one gallon Of The former, and
give your roofs or other wood exposed to
taking fire, one ors.two coats. and hot Goals
will have no more effec, than ice upon it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

WHAT 10 THE MATTER.--We fpd in
the Washington Correspondence Of the
New York Courier and Enquirer, the
following remarkable paragraphs:
81 have heretofore indistncty traced
out the peculiar state of political affairs
that is likely to exist in the Senate after
the resignation Of Mr. Clay. 1t is a task
Of extreme delicacy TO speak more openly
on this subject at present. A silent per-
son can perceive the beg:nningof breach
where it is much to be regretted that one
should exist--the elements of a storm thai
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

1t is amusing to witness the ecomiums and fiat
terry lavished upon Gov. Doty, by the wing press
We venture to predict that within year their tune
will be wonderfully changed, for so sure as traitors
are never to be trusted sure is this most worthy
and honorable officer, preparing, Judaslke to betray
and abandon the party that has elevated him to his
present place. We have the best grounds for this
belief; in fact the shadows of coming events have
been cast so broad and clear that all may see who
choose. The wing press may cease their endea-
vors to make the governor appear an honest man.
They will be rid ofhis incubus weight, and we doubt
not it will be to them cause of secret congratua
ton. But will the loco-focos whom he has so vio-
lently abused, receive him! Will they trust the
traitor who has betrayed every trust both pecunary
and political that he has ever been charged with?
They will not, nor dare he present himself before
them; but there are men hanging upon the skirts
of both PARTIES men who stand ready, as did set
of rascals during the of the revolution, plum
der whichever party offers the greatest inducement
for spoil; who will receive him. These are the
men who will hereafter endeavor to create distrac-
tons in political organization and excite sectional
iealouses to get into power the secret or open
friends of Gov. Doty. Of such will be Doty's new
party and we caution the people to beware of them.
Powerful eff,rt will be made, and powerful and in
huential aid will be brought to bear, but far as
we are concerned let this party be called democra-
tic or what it may, may our hand wither in grasp
ing the pen we endeavor to pervert the true prin.
ciples of democracy the support of this man. l
| he wishes to turn from the error of his way lie,
him come into the democratic ranks humble and
repentant follower; if he attempts to lead he will
meet with the treatment he justly deserves.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
SCHOOL,

The Subscriber would give notice that the next
term OF his School will commence Monday the 18th
of April next He is grateful for past favors and sol-
cts a continuance of patronage.
Terms PER QUARTER.
Common English BRANCHES, So so and 90
Astronomy History, Natural Philosophy, Chemis-
try. &C. 81 90
Latin. Surveying, application Of Algebra to Geo.
metry practical use o. Adams Globes, higher branch
es of Mathematics. &c. &c. 81 so
No scholars received for less time than one quar-
ter unless by special agreement.
For further particn ars the subscriber is permitted
TO refer to the 70 lowing gentlemen all Of whom are,
or have been patrons TO the school.
JASON LOTHROP, ORLANDO FOSTER,
JNO. BULLEN, Jr. NATHAN DYE,
DANL. NJ GARRISON ISAAC GEORGE,
HENRY MITCHELL. JOHN f. CAD1.
DAVID WALKER Jr DAVID CROSIT,
JOHN F. GARRISON, E. POMEROY.
Mr. Arrangements will be made during tho next
ensuing o.,rer for the erection OF commodious house
expressly for the school. GEO. II. STEBBINS.
Southport March Is, 1912.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

Lucian Skinner, late Teller Of the Ira
dcr's Bank, Boston, has been arrested, ex-
amned and held to bail on charge Of en-
bezzIing 1913, 500 from the Bank. 1t is said
that the Bank is fully secured from loss.
A suit sometime since was instituted at
Tallahassee, Fa. against Gov. Call by the
United States Government, who charged
him with being a defaulter. The case has
just been decided, and verdict rendered
for Gov. Call Of $1,000.
From Florida. THE u. S. steamer
Newbern, arrived yesterday from Florida
We learn that two companies, under Capt.
Gwinn, on their march from Tampa 10
Platka, were fired on while in the Wahoo
Swamp. on the morning Of the 18th. One
Sergeant was killed, and one private dan
gerously wounded. -Sauannah Rep.
There are now ten newspapers published
in REQ River county, La-most Of them
are printed in both French and English.
Strange Moral ObHquity. are
panied to learn from the New York Tri-
bune of last evening, that Ambrose Spen-
Ger, has been arrested in Albany charged
with having committed several heavy for
geries on his own father! From his stra pc
inconsistent and foolish conduct, his afflic-
ted family are confident that he must be
laboring under an alienation Of mind. Il
is a sad, distressing affair
PEACE OR Waffle MadisoDian, oil
Saturday last, in reference to our relations
with Great Britain holds the following Ian
guage;
"Ihe special Mission hastens its move
ments--and whether there will be peace oil
whether there will be war,will at an early
period most probably be de6nitively deter
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

proper scientific criticism; which fact the writer in
the Milwaukiean seems to be too stupid to under
stand. The third sentence in the article of "Har-
dy Settler,' betrays his ignorance of the English
language and of the obvious principles of grammar.
| would recommend to this redoubtable writer for
the Milwaukee association of gentlemen, to take
his lnellects to a common school master to be doc
tored, and apply himself to the study of English
Grammar, before he attempts to write another cri-
tlclsm.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
From Merico.-The N. O. Picavune

From Merico.-The N. o. Picayune
says that young Combs, who was captured
in the Santa Fe Expedition, arrived in tina,
city from Mexico on the 18th. When he
left, the main body Of the prisoners was
within two days march of the capitol; Ken
dali was with them and in excellent health.
He is soon expected at New Orleans
The Bee says that Mr.. Combs was thrown
into chains and lodged in dungeon for
fourteen days after he had been claimed
by our Minister as citizen Of the United
States.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
TO MECHANICS.

4 BEAUTIFULLY printed and emheIlshed pa.
a per. entitled The AMERICAN MECHANIC"
is published weekly at No 81 Ann-street, New
York, by Vanosdel & Porter, and devoted 10 the
Mechanic Arts, New Inventions, and scientific i'm.
provements in general. Each number contains
description of at Ieas, one new Mechanical lnven'
ton with an engraving. Terms 81 so cts. per an
mum, Of which one dollar is required in advance.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
Laws of Wisconsin.

An Act to amend the act to incorporate the village
of Southport.
Be it enacted by the Council and House of Repre-
sentatires of the Territory of Wisconsin:
SEC. l. That in addition to the powers enumera-
ted in the act to which this is an amendment, the
trustees of said village shall have the power to pass
and enforce ordinances to prohibit the discharge of
fire arms within the corporate limits of said village,
and to restrain cattle, horses and swine, from run
ming at large by imposing and collecting fines and
forfeitures for every violation of any ordinances
passed under and by virtue of this section.
Sec = The trustees aforesaid shall have author
ity to appoint one or more police constables in said
village, who shall possess and discharge the powers
and duties of constabes of organized towns, and
who shall execute any legal process order direct
ed 10 him or them by the trustees of said corpora
ton, for which service he shall receive such COM
pensaton may be allowed by the board of trus-
tees aforesaid to be paid out of the treasury of said
village.
SEC. 3. The taxes hereafter to be levied in said
village, shall be assessed upon the real estate with
In the limits of said village exclusive of improve
ments, and much of the ninth section of the act
TO which this amendatory as authorizes the levy
ing OF more than per cent for village purposes,
and so much of the eighteenth section of the same
act as uhorZes the levyIng OF more than one per
cent. to be expended in either ward of said village,
is hereby repealed.
SEC. A. All fines and forfeitures incurred for the
violation of any ordinance passed by the trustees of
either ward of the village ofouhpor shall be sued
for and collected in the of the President and
trustees of said village, and shall be paid into the
treasury of the ward in which the fine forfeiture
incurred
SEC. 5. The trustees of said village, shall have
power to the labor or money authorized to be
raised by virtue of the thirteenth section of the act
of which this is amendatory to be expended upon
any public highway leading or from said village.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

1t is said that the State Bank of Illinois, has
lands mortgag ed to it, to the amount of nearly a
million of dollars There will now be an excellent
opportunity afforded to landholders, who in
debted to the Bank, to procure money on that inst
tuition cheap, and redeem their lands
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

JAMES R. VINEYARD.-Judge Dunn has granted
writ of habeas corpus in the case of Vineyard, and
the prisoner has been taken by the sheriff to Bel
mont, at which place he will undergo another ex-
animation. The object of the examination will be
to elicit testimony, which will warrant the admis-
sion of the prisoner to bail.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

A writer in a Milwaukee paper thinks from
glance he had of Gov. Doty, that the Governor is
man of strict integrity, and of high ability. Most
persons who form this opinion, do it upon about
the same grounds.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

Judge Miller has given his opinion that
the Supreme Court of Wisconsin is the
proper Court TO take cognizance Of cases in
Bankruptcy, under the Bankrupt law; and
says that meeting Of the judges will be
held rs earl as possible to form rules &c.
preparatory to the setting of the court in
July.-Milpaukee Sentinel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

On the evening of the 22d ut man by the name
at Gratiot's Grove, in this Territory. The perpe-
traitor of this murdcrous Decd is notorious black
leg, by the name of William CATER The murder
made his escape, and reward of 5000 dollars
is offered for his apprehension
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

The bill now before the Legislature of the Terri
tory of Iowa, providing for the formation of State
Government it is said by the Iowa papers will pass
both houses and become law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

Hon. LEWIS WILLIAMS of North Carolina men,
Der of the House of Representatives, died at Wash
ington city the 23d ult. Mr. Williams had been
member of the House for tweuty-six years with
out intermisson.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

SAIL Ho we had the qualification of witness
ing sail upon the lake this morning. Whence
she came or whittier bound we know not, but it was
gratifying ernest of the early opening of naviga-
ton
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

All persons indebted to the subscriber for lumber
are hereby notified that immediate payment must DO
made they will find their accounts enlarged by tho
addition of bill of costs. E. YOUNG.
March Is
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
THE SOUTHPORT LYCEUM.

f1F OOU IHPURT LYCEUM,
w i'll meet at the New School House on
Thursday evening next at half past o.
clock for the transaction of business, and
the discussion Of the following question:
Ought taxes for the support Of Com
mon Schools TO be based upon the taxable
property Of the district"
DISPUTA ANTS.
Az. Neg.
FRENCH, DANIELS,
BoARDMAN. CLEMENT.
DiSsertation,--C. L. SHoLEs.
R. H. DEMING, Prest.
j. 3. JUs0n, Secretary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

We are indebted to the Hon. VIM. Bullen, for
copies Of the laws which we publish in this week $
paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15
dissolution.

The co-partnershp heretofore existing between Tor.
rey, Morrison & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual
consent All those having unsettled accounts are re
quested to call and arrange the same with A. II. Nor.
rson who duly authorised close up the business
of said firm.
d. BALLENTINE,
A. TORREY,
A. III. MORRISON.
Southport March l. 1870
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-10-15

We have the qualification of announcing
to our friends the election of DANIEL
SNYDER. tho REMOVAL CANDl
DATE foi the Legislature, by over 3 "a
majority, after one of the warmes. contested
elections ever held in the county. This
settles the question of removal, so far as the
people Of the county can act, as both candi-
dates were publicly pledged either for or
agains, il, and the election turned wholly
upon the question wilhou, any regard to
the political parties Of the county. The
legislator can now do no less than give TO
the people that which they have SO strong
ly asked for through the ballot boxes.