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, 1842-07-23
SENATE CHAMBER, March 16, l849,

SENArE CHAMBER, March 16, I849.
SIR: Your letter and the accompa.
nying document are duly received by
me, and will be placed immediately
IN the hands of my colleagues. For
myself have to reply to the invita-
ton which it contains that, ALTHOUGH
always friendly to Ireland, | do not
feel 1t to be consistent with nv posi-.
ton TO become a member of the Az
ISOLATION FOR the Repeal, &c. With
, 1842-07-23

The following letter, COPIED from the
St. Louis Bulletin of the 10Th inst, } was
written and published in compliance with
a request Of Gen. j. c. Bennett, who
has lately broken off from the Mormons
at Nauvoo. He says he is about to re-
pair to the East for the purpose of wri-
ting History of the Saints" or i'm
portant disclosures in relation to Joe
Smith and the Mormons.
Bennett has made some statements, in
which he has connected Smith with the
attempted murder of Ex-Gov. Boggs,
which he says he will be in readiness to
s~ubstantiate whenever he is demanded
and secured by the Executive of this
State.
, 1842-07-23

Yours very respectfully,
MARTHA ii. BROTHERTON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of July, I842.
DU BoUFFAY FREMoN,
Justice Of the Peace, 81. Louis County.
, 1842-07-23

could not al mat TIME, as my brother
in4aw was not at home; however
they urged me TO 60 the next day and
spend one dav with them-the day
being fine | accordingly went. When
| arrived at the foot of the hill Young
and kimball were standing convers-
ing together. They both came to
me, and, after several tiattering COM
pliments, Kimball wished me to 90 to
his house first. said il was imma-
terial to me, and accordingly went.
W. had not, however, gone many
steps when Young suddenly stopped,
and said he would 90 q that brothers
pointing to a little log hut a few
yards distant,) and tell him that YOU
Speaking to KimbalI,) and brother
Glover, or Grover, q do not remem-
Der which, will value his land. When
he had gone, KimbaIl turned to me
and said, "Martha, | want you to say
to my wife, when you go to my house,
that you want to buy some things at
Joseph's store, Joseph Smith's) and |
will say, ] am going with you to show
you the way. You know you want
to see the Prophet, and you will then
have an opportunity" | made no
reply. Young again made his ap,
pearance, and the subject was drop
ped. We soon reached Kimball's
house, where young took his leave,
saying, 81 shall see you again, Mar,
tha." remained az Kimbalrs near
an hour, when Kimball seeing that |
would not tell the lies he wished me
to, told them to his wife himself. He
then went and whispered in her ear,
and asked if that would please her.
"Yes," said she, DOR | can 90 along
with you and Martha" "No," said
he, | have some business to do, and
| will call for you afterwards to 90
with me to the debate" meaning the
debate between yourself and Joseph.
To this she consented. So Kimball
and | went TO the store together. AS
were going along, he said "Sister
Martha, are you willing to do all the
Prophet requires you TO do'' said
| believed was, thinking of course
he would require nothing wrong.
'Then," said he "are you ready to
take counsel?" | answered in the
Affirmative, thinking Of the great
blessings that had been pronounced
upon my head, if | adhered 10 the
counsel Of those placed over me in
he Lord. "Well." said he, "lhere
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philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. III, ISi2-2P. M.
] regret that l, as well as two or three of our
Courts and many newspapers were led into error
yesterday as TO the death Of Judge Hopkinson. So
entirely was the rumor believed that two Courts
Immediately adjourned, on motions supported by
appropriate speeches; and for some time two or
three newspaper bulletins contained the announce
ment These misrepresentation, if wllfuly started,
deserves a severer punish nent than contempt.
rejoice 10 state that the venerable old man still lives
though he is still very low.
learn to-day that there is some difficulty with
the notes Of the West Branch Bank. The best
terms on which they can be parted with is at dis.
count of from twelve TO fifteen per cent, and many
Of the brokers' refuse 10 buy them at any price
What the precise nature Of the difficulty is--hough
| suppose it is want OF mcans--I am not informed
It's agency here within day or two has refused TO
redeem them. Thls imagine is preparatory 10
grand blow up. II Governor Porter's recommends
ton is carried out on the subject OF resumption this,
II will be seen Is but the beginning OF the end"
The meeting held last night at the County Court
House, on the propriety OF abolIsbing capital pun
lshment, was large aad most respectfully attended
Thomas p Cope presided, assisted 10y fourteen
Vice Presidents, among whom notice the name Of
the Hon Richard Rush Some sensible resolutions
were passed and several very ctesable speeches
made. There seems 10 be every prospect that the
Legislature VIII aDollsn inc oOhoNlous eH"c"henS
on the ssbject.
Nothing has as vet been heard from the robbers Fl
the Western mail on Saturday night, and outdoor
rumor says that exertion Is not used to ferret out
Ike robbers that so daring an outrage calls Tor
The benefit OF Mr.. RIchlngs last night, ~ the
Chesnut, very solsl, IN conse quence, sup
pose, OF the uLlavorable state OF the weather. AL
Bu.ton's there was fire company benefit aud
good house. The variety OF entertainments and
GOOD order al the circus fills that nightly.
Yesterday the Potsve road was formally opened
bY The passage over il Of seventy i've passenger carr,
f9~5 foot I'm lenrfh carving two tlnueard one hun.
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The second number OF this popular medical jour
nal was issued on Saturday morning. 1t contains
continuation of the able review of Dr. Nfotts famous
Lectures on Surgery; selections from the clinical
lectures of Professor Valpeau, at the Hospital Of La
Charlie, in Paris; reviews of new medical works );
editorial articles on the application Of free press to
the medical profession; the triumph of surgery !;
medical schools Of New York, &C.. :; reports of the
Surgical Cl1ique, the Eye Infirmary &C., and inter-
esng cases from the foreign journals miscellaneous
intelligence, &c. &c. Price So per annum in ad-
vance. Single copies 81 cents
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bred and fifty persons among them seven full voIun.
teer Companies three OF which were from Poitsville
one from SehuyikIll Haven, one from Warwicks.
burg, and two from Reading. These were accom-
panied by fine bands OF music, with the usual dis
play 81 flags, banners &c. Notwithstanding II was
asormy unpleasant day, along the whole line of the
road The procession was met win the hvekest de-
monsrations of JOY. AT Reading they were greeted
with salute OF twenty one guns from the Reading
Ariiilersts. and at Nerristown a similar compliment
was paid them. The carrying this immense
number OF passengers were drawn by single en-
gIne, and, Notwithstanding there fur nches fall
OF snow on the road at starting, performed It's work
admirably well, accomplishing The distance, ninety
miles, In st hours running time In the rear of the
passengers there train o 50 burthen cars load
ed with $50 tons OF coal, part OF which was mined
the same morning four hundred and twelve feet be-
low water level, and some few pieces of il brought
70 the Washington Hotel by the miners themselves
Tor ihe inspection of the curious and doubling.
on me arrival OF the cars at the depot OF the
pany In thls city, the proce formed line and
paraded through the principal streets, frequently
greeted by The applause of Philddelphlans The
whoie was under the charge of Mr.. Robertson,
Chei Engineer, and MIR. CT. A. Nichols, Supenn-
success OF the undertaking or the festivities of the
occasion Between and o'clock the officers Of
the company and committee of arrangements from
Pottsvllle sat down to splendid repast prepared
Tor them by Mr.. Hartwel al the Washington
Hotel. The officers and procession, with a con-
siderable accession from this city-among the
number, three four load of ladies left this
morning for Pottsville, TO be in readiness for the
ball to be given there tonight
The transactions in stocks to day were light. at
rather better prices, though they may still be con-
sdered heavy. United States Bank notes are to-
day 40 to 80 below par.
1t showed here to-day from till 2 O'Clock pretty
hard.
Dempster gives concert tomorrow night, and,
weather permitting, will usual have crowded
house, for he Is a sweet singer.
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o. The DOLLAR WEEKLY, published this morning
at nine o'clock, will contain the conclusion OF the
Rev. Mr. Van Zandt's tral-prce two cents.
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New York Lancet IN Boston.

Persons wishing to subscribe to the "New York Ian
ce Boston, will please leave their and address
at the office of the Herald, MOI State street, where SIN
gle copies will also be for sale. REDDlNG, AGENT,
State street, Boston,
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A. This exclusive of notes received for du,ie.
and lands subsequent to the 30h September
for record IN this office by the accounting officer.
b This exclusive kutes and lands
subsequent to the 3uth December, 1910, &c.
The BOARD OF ExcHsouER
Mr. EVANS resumed the debate on the Presidents
proiet, and spoke through two hours and half He
advocated concllatoiy course, and he of OPT
MON that good might be extracted from the plan sub
mtted to them, of some features OF which, how
ever, he disadproved
Mr.. WALKER obtained the floor, but he gave way
for an adjournment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-12

NEW YORK AND ERIE RAIL ROAD.-Mr. Bryant,
of the post" calls loudly for the expulsion of
Messrs Bowen, Draper and Blachford from the
management of this rail road 'Cause vy!"
They are pipe-layers. Call again Mr.. Poet.
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Important Public Meeting.

o. The Citizens of New York, friendly to the Bank
rupt Law, Wha distinction Of party are hereby invited
to meet at the Merchants Exchange, Thursday the
18th January instant at o'clock p M for the purpose
of memoralizng Congress against the repeal pos,
ponement of said Law, until shall have received fair
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-12

APPOINTMENTS by THE PREsIDENr.-Jas. Law
renee Day, to be Agent on the coast of Africa for
receiving the negroes, mulattoes, or persons of
Tor, delivered from on board vessels seized in the
prose sutton Of the slave trade, by commanders of
United States vessels.
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New York Lancet-NO. II.

Price OF CoRpsE.-The remains of the great
Brandon Bank was recently sold at auction for $50.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-12

The RAISERs.-These artists give concert this
evening at the City Hotel.
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90 FIFTEENTH WARp--RALRoAD NpEriSo.-At a
very large meeting of the citizens OF the Fifteenth
Ward, held at Constitution Hail. Monday evening 10th
January 1872 called together for the purpose Of afford
ing aid to the Erie Railroad Company, VIM p. Furmiss
Esq called to the shsir Thomas Mccarthy and
VIM. l.. Boyd were appointed Secretaries.
Mr.. Macomber, the agent Of the Railroad Company,
beeg called on, explained TO the meeting the situation
and prospects OF the road very much to the satisfaction
OF those gentlemen who pleased to attend
Messrs. Noah Cook, John Ward, Benz amin Curtis X.
s. Nevins and Eli Hart, the committee appointed for
that purpose reported the following resolutions hch
after able addresses from Noah Cook and Dudley Sell
den, Esqrs, passed un anmously
Resolved, That it is the duty, il should be the
PRIDE of every citizen OF this great commercial city, to
aid in retaining the trade which she already enjoys and
in opening S lch new channels Of communication
i'll he calculated the trade and consequent
wealth Of the city
Resolved That is essential TO the prosperity OF this
CITY and the character for enterprise of her inhabi
tants that the New York Erie Railroad be speedily
completed
Resolved That heartily respond TO the proceedings
of tn meeting held At Niblos the 2Sth ultmo, md
in proportion TO population aid Of this great and truly
beneficial cnerprise.
Resolved, That the f" Commercial Emporium of the
Union will raise million of dollars in the manner
proposed aid Of the construction Of the longest and
most important railroad in the world.
II was Resolved, That Thomas McCarty, Noah Cook,
Joseph Bri,ton John u. Townsend, Jacob Leroy, and
Benjamin Curtis, be appointed to obtain subscriptions
throughout the ward.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the officers and published in the daily papers
WIN. p. FURMIss, Chairman.
ThSs Mccarthy Secretaries.
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| lry- For HavAHA--The barque RAPID sails this morn
ing. The Passengers viii please look at Mrs Wrsr's
Card, in the last page She keeps good house Kind
and obgng attendants Away hand to serve their
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John g. Coser, John l. Mergan
Andrew Foster Sons, Talbot, Olyphant & Co,
Sas Brown, Sylvanus Miller
Samuel Cowdrey, Benjamin Day,
X. II. Nevius and Co., ,r >r,. G. ,,
Elihu Townsend, " " '' ~Ao""eeno'
Sylvanus Rapelye, Cornelius Del Bots,
Davis, Brooks < Co, Samuel b. Ruggles,
j Green Pearson, @ A. Worth,
Samuel Bradhurst, George Me rrett,
VIM w. Todd e. Co, VIM Sam Johnson
Swift & Co, Moses II. Grnneil
George Griiien, Dudley Selden,
ID c. w. Pell * Co. Benz X. Winthrop,
William Bevens, Of Bevens, Hay & Co.
Seth p Staples, J. Prescott Hall,
H. r Bogert and er,a oe pooor, e. K,oa,..
Chals. Kneeland ! " VI D0sei' =" "''ee''no'
Samuel J. Tilden, John l.. Lawrence,
Asaph Stone, John Wheelwright,
David Austen, firm of Austen, Wilmerding < Co.
Al. Smelling, Joel Stone,
Aaron Clark, Edward A. Strong,
X. II. McCurdy, firm OF McCurdy, AldTich spencer,
w. II. Vermilye firm of Carpenter x VermilysJ 4,
Robert NJ Mason, Samuel +. Tisdae,
II. NJ Blatchford, Ru,son Suckley
NJ. NJ. Noah, William Whitiemore,
Edward A. Nicou, George w. Blsnt,
Hendricks Brothers, Seth Low & Co,
Rufus L. Lord. njamin Nathan,
William Gerard, Samuel A. Foot,
Henry n, Davis.
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o. THy ARoADIaN CiRcvs.-lt will be perceived by
the bill ofhs evening tina, the manager OF this splen-
did Equestrian has spared neither EXPENSE
trouble or talent 10 render it popular place oil amuse
ment II is wonder then that 1t is nightly crowded
by the gentry OF the Vllsge" to witness the extraor
nary feats there furnished 20 the public Mr. stone the
rival OF the celebrated Levi North Master stevens the
iufant hero Of the Rsley- Bigeow &c all appear
TO night Mr. sands the well kno Equestrian directs
the ring and for clown, they have Kes, fellow of
in Ene wit" The Set.too between woodruff, Donly,
several distinguished amateurs, WILL by general de-
sire, be repeated this evening.
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c7- An opcp winter is great relief 10 the poor, and
so far has been little relief 10 Dr. Sherman, whose
Cough I.ozoHges are in great demand Every body now
them for coughs celds they very pleasant
and very quick. The sold Of the house o6
Nassau ST. no 973 and 49, Broadway, ss Bowery, n
E,st Broadway, 22l Blocker and 2l7 Hudson sts NY,
5s and l39 Fulton ST. Brooklyn Rsddng, state street,
&c eson Burgess, % s Ord ST. Philadelphia.
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(uy- BowyEy AMrHfrHEATnE-This establishment
nightly presents scene of joy and gladness highly
talented company, numbering about thirty active mem
befs ale and female with an excellent band OF music
and an unriyaed stud OF horses, accessories
ering all their powers 10 please the large and sshiona
bic audiences which patronize this establishment. T.
" Turner the best rider IN America remains here but
few nights longer. Tonight the grand fetc Of the
Tournament the knights and Ladies Of Palestine is
to be repeated with host Of vees, concluding with
Ia. laug liable aftsTpiece of the Cohber OF Bagdad
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STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEbT 81 MARcH, ls4l
Treasury notes outstanding, By SesO7, 1851 81
DEBT Of the Corporate Cities OF the District Of -
Columbia assumed bv the United States, LAO COO 90
The (oid) funded and unfunded debt, viz -
Funded debt-prncidai S53,l74 80
Interest,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17
NEW FIRM.
WINSOR s. UANCHET,

SADDLE, HARNESS AND Trunk MAKERS,
At the old stand formerly occupied by r.
B. Winsor, two doors north of the Ex-
change on Exchange-st. where they will
at all times be happy to wait on customers.
The subscribers having on hand an ex-
celient lot of harness leather and other
stock in their line, which they feel safe in
recommending to their patrons; and which
they are now manufacturing and offering
for sale at eastern prices. And if manu-
featuring to order at eastern prices and
with dispatch, in the latest style, be any
object for their friends, they respectfully in
vte them to call and satisfy themselves. as
to prices and stock.
They also intend to keep constantly on
hand any article usually called for in their
line.
They will also attend to all calls in the
line Of Carriage trimming.
N. B. The highest market price in cash
or trade paid for green or dry hides.
r. B. WINsoR, J. p. HANcHET, jr.
Southport, June IA, 1912. SPY
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17
POSTSCRIPT.
PASSAGE OF TIE TARIFF b

PASSAGE OF TIE TARIFF BILL.
BY the last mail we learn that the Tariff Bill
passed the Senate on Friday afternoon, by vote
of % to % Mcssrs. Preston, Rives and Graham
voting with the 20 Democrats against lt-Mr. Hem
dcrson absent and Bcrricn refusing to vote, On
Saturday it went to the President, and next week
we shall probably have another veto for renders,
and perhaps On adjournment of Congress; but re-
venue bill of some kind Will no doubt be passed.
TIM TRrAry WITH GREAT BRTAN.-The last
ottI Maine Commissioners passed through New
York ON Friday last, on his way home, who bore
the welcome news that the details of this treaty have
all boon settled, and signed by the parties, and no
doubt was entertained that it would be ratified
by the Senate in few days. Thank Heaven!
Rome SEN
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17
IN BANKRUPTCY.

In The Supreme Court of the Territory of
Wisconsin. In the case Of RosweH Red
field, a bankrupt.
"a OllCE 10 show cause against the Pc
~ tltlon of Roswell Redfeld, Lumber
man, OF the Village of Geneva, in the coun-
ty OF Walworth and Territory of Wiscon-
sin, TO be declared a Bankrupt by the Su-
Preme Court of the Territory of Wiscon-
sin, at Court TO be holden by the Judges
thereof, al the Capitol in Madison, on Mon
day the 29ih day of August next, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day.
LA FAYETTE KELLOGG, Clerk.
+. EsTABRooK, SOL. fer Pet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17
Notice TO RanlZrunfs,

n Bankrupt Act probably aware that the SUI
preme Court OF this Territory has sole jurisdiction in
such cases ana that all business under that act
be transacted at MADISON
The undersigned hereby notifies all such persons
that he will make i! his special business attend
all applications for the benefit of that act which he
may be requested TO, and feels confident that his
qualntance with The subject will enable him 10 give
satisfaction IN his clients
Cases in Bankruptcy that have been commenced
by other Attorneys, alta distance, will be attended to
at Madison by the undersigned upon r>asonable
terms.
Communications addressed to Kim directed TO Mi
neral Point and enclosing fec will receive prompt
at ention. His terms fifty dollars for each
TO be paid or secured in advance
MOSES NJ. STRONG.
Madison January % 1872 n37-6m
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17
TERRITORY or WISCONSIN, )
RACINE COUNTY, SIS.

KICINE COUNTY, 81.
To the District Court Of the Third judicial District
IN and for the County Of Racine.
TE'HE Petition of ushnell b. Cary of said County
Ii respectfully showeh:-Thai your petitioner to-
gether with George Smith of the City of Chicago in
Cook county Stale of Illinois. Ebenezer Peck of the
City of Springfield county of Sangamo State of H.
linos, seized in fee simple Of The following real
estate in the County of Racine in The Territory of
Wisconsin 10 wt:-All that part of the North East
fractional quarter of section number seventeen M
in township number three I'D north of range number
twenty three (23) east in the Milwaukee Land Dis
tct, lying the south side of Root River supposed
TO contain seventy-eght 40-l00th acres, of which
your petitioner owns one equal undivided half-and
of which the SAID George Smith owns one equal IN
divided one-tourth part-and of which the said Eben-
ezer Peck owns equal undivided one-fourth parl1
Your petitioner therefore prays the Court that
vision and partition ofthe said premises may be made
according the respective rights of the parties inter
csted therein: and for sale of the said premises if it
shall appear that partition thereof cannot be made
without great prejudice to the and also that
commissioners may be appointed 10 make partition OF
the slid premises according t. the TO- ID Of the statute
| in such made and provided.
Dated at Racine this 10th dry Of August A. d.
lS42, BISIINEIL b. CARY
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17

Is now in his New Shop on Exchange
Street, where he can at all times be found,
ready to attend TO all business in his line,
he trusts, in satisfactory manner. Clothes
fashionably and carrully cut, and promptly
made up. Cutting done, to order on short
notice.
His terms are reasonable and produce
will be takenin payment for work.
Southport, Oct. &c, 184l. tfn1
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17

Curious. saw a few days ago an
old man who about twenty years since was
as black as negroes generally are. His
color has undergone an entire change, ex-
cept few spots on his face, and he is now
perfectly white and his skin exceeding y
fair. His hair is the only evidence Of his
ever having been negro. He is the prop
crty Of Thomas +. SomervcIl Esq. We
expect a change Of this kind, so radical, is
unparalleled. = Marlboro Gazette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-08-17
IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the case Of Marshall N. Strong, Pc
tuioner TO be declared a Bankrupt. In
the Sapreme Court Of the Territory Of
Wisconsin,
NOTlCE TO show cause against the
u Petition Of Marshall NJ. Strong, At
torney at Law Of the Village of Racine.
in the county Of Racine and Territory of
Wisconsin, TO be declared Bankrupt for
himself individually, and as one of the late
firm of Ives & Strong, by the. Supreme
Court Of the Territory of Wisconsin. at a
Court to be holden by the Judges thereof,
at the Capitol in Madison on Monday the
Doth day of August instant, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon of said day.
LA FAYETTE KELLOGG,
Clerk Supreme Court, Wis. Ter.
TnoMAs WRIGHr, Sol. for Petitioner.
August lst, 1912.