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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09
EiTS WI7S .! !
NOTICE..

lOH figured Brocadcd, China and plain silk Par,
] =, n,ols, all prices and colofs, by
nay 70. II. w. CATLlN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09

BEAUTY uNADoENuD-Mr. Kendall. of
the New Orleans picayunc, in his reminis
Fences OF his rcccnt captivity IN Mexico, thus
described beautiful Mexican eirl whom the
captivrs passed in one Of their toisomc and
painful marches:
1t was in Albuquerque that | saw rer-
feet specimen of female loneliness. The
girl was poor, being dressed on, ina cl,cmisc
and coarse wooden pctticoat; but there was
an ar OF grace, charm about her, that nci-
TIER b'rth nor fortune can bcsiow. She was
standing upon IA mud wall, the taper fingers
Of her right hand supporting "a large pumpkin
upon her head, while her left was gracefully
resting upon her hip.
Her dark and lusrrous eye was bcamnc
nron us. full of tenderness and pity, while
an unbddcn tear of sorrow "A, our misfortune
was conrsing down cheek Of the purcst and
richest brunette. Innocence and the best
feelings OF our nature were playing in every
'lncamcnt of that lovely face, and ever and
anon, AS some one of us more unfortunate
than the res, would limp hating by, again
her tears would illumine councnance of pu.
riiy. If
"chrvs'a' tears from pit, s eve
Are the stars in Heaven high"
some OF them fell that day from the poor vii {.
ldge Girl, drawn from their armament 10 l,rh-
ten the so:rows of those upon whom misior-
tune had laid her heavy hand.
She could not have been more than fifteen;
yet her loose and flowing dress, but l,aIfcon-
cea'"g "A form of surprising beauty and full
ness, plainly disclosed that she was Just en-
lrrlng into womanhood. Her figure was
la"tlrss, and even the chiscl of Praxi,eles
himself ne'cr modelled ankles of such pure
and classic finish.
As we passed every eye was turned to.
ward her, aud EXPLANATIONS of admiration
were upon every lip. She beckoncd TO
young man and presented him the pumpkin,
and as she did it the word poJrecitos was
heard gently falling from her lips in tones of
soi'esl pity. The farest flowers are Offences,
found in obscurity, and trust my readers
WIN not doubt my sincerity when l assert
that the preitest girl ever saw was selling
wocllen stockings at twenty five cents par
at Holmes Hole, Observation-Disclosures twin
SISTER IN beauty was standing in her bare fee,
upon mud wall at Albuquerque, New
MEXICO, with pumpkin on her head
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09
No MIST AXE

ELOUR-FLOUR-jus received and Tor sale bv
the SUBSCRIBER few barrels Of supe,-srpti t,ira
fancy Western Flour Eagle brandy none eiir7 4
any as good. Recollcct Eagle brand-warfaaitd Ger.
iect. June II. n. DAVIS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09

IN VNtT.
l'Ht subscriber has Just received an assortment
OF Cloth, recently purchaser in New York al
Aucuon winch he OILERS for sale at such prices as
cannot on suit purchasers. Those in want W H do
well 70 call ON IIuGe 23.l H. ". CATlIN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09

Guns, Swords, Marbles, DOH. Bosses. Cn'.t1o
Tama>, ir,mpcl,, Bashe'>, Days Pm Ca,e>, Par,o
ba,i>, Balloons, wo.l lily Dogs, Horses, Cow, Top
aud many Other Chldrcn>' Toy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09

sole Leather.
L C. LOOMS has Just received Sole Leather for
u. II cents cash by the hundred pounds. Also.
Patent AMI string leather.
June l6
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09

The following interesting letter to F.
Markoc, Jr. corresponding Secretary of the
National Institution, a, Washington, giving
an account of remarkable plant found on
the Western Praries, is copied from the
National Intellpencer:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09
Burlington,July 81 is42.
WINES.

| nA Or. Casks Of very choice Wines Of daeren
| ~ kinds, for sale Ivy lMay9.l S. WALKER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-09-09

49, ~. i,Upc OF
r1ji with childish
Ahinl. II seemed
ID this consolation
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08
COMMUNICATION.

Messrs. EDITORS:
notice In the American, article abiding to
my communication of last week on the subject of
our Southern Boundary. With sagacity which
we frequently find pretended, the writer of that ar
ticle affects to have discovered the author of the
communication. Should you think it necessary
or OF sufficient Importance, you will no doubt vim
dictate yourself from the charge of its authorship
1t is not of this that | would speak, would saw
that have observed the course of the Telegraph
from the first and whenever 1t has spoken on the
subject, believe it has advocated the right of Wis
consin to the disputed tract and the expedency of
asserting that right and if | mistake not, in the
first or second number of the Telegraph there was
published those very articles on the affirmative of
the question: which the last American gave to its
readers. What may really be your opinions,
Messrs Editors, l do not pretend to know but
from the expression of the paper, have supposed
you thought, as | am frank to believe majority of
the people in this section do, that Wisconsin has
a right TO the disputed tract. There are many
people who first get their opinions, and then
hunt up argument to support them.-Neyer doubt
ing the Instability of their belief, they disposed
to scout at every thing opposed TO It, NOW, think
there is truth someplace in the question and
consider laudable and proper all efforts arrive at
that truth. Believing such to be your views, /
took the liberty of sending the communication,
even though opposed to what considered your
opinions on the subject and if you will permit
me, will when get leisure, again trouble you,
as have some documents to which would refer.
Certainly, we will not contend for any portion of
Illinois, unless we have a right to it and certain
ly none will object to discussion with regard to
that right.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08
TOWN GOVERNMENT.

We would call the attention of the people of the
several towns, to the town government law, which
takes effect in those counties that have adopted it
on the first Tuesday of April next. The different
towns cannot be too early in making arrangements
for the business requisite to be done, on the day
fixed by law for the first election. BY reference
to the law it will be seen that the towns will have
great amount of business to transact at their first
meetng-more than can well be disposed of with
out previous preparation. The act makes each
town a body corporate, with power to regulate
many of It's internal concerns these internal regu
atons require elaboration, and should be carefully
devised
Among the regulations which will devolve upon
the towns to establish at their first meeting are the
following TO establish the compensation of all
Town officers, whose compensation is not fixed bv
law to establish rules and regula tons with regard
TO fences; to prescribe the time and manner in
which cattle, horses, sheep and swine, shall be
permitted to run at large-aso rules for impound-
ing cattle. To determine what sum of money shall
be raised for the support of common schools to
determine what sums of money Will be necessary
for the support of the poor the ensuing year also
what sums shall be raised for the building and re-
pairing OF highways and bridges in said town. also
whether any money shall be raised to meet contin.
gent expenses, which may arise the ensuing wear.
In addition the foregoing, ii will be necessary
for the several towns in their corporate capacity to
devise system of action for carrying into effect,
their bylaws and internal regulations.
The act provides for the election of the following
officers at the first town meeting three Suvervi
sors; one Town Clerk; from one to three Assess
ors one Treasurer one Collector; three Com
missoners of Highways three Commissioners o
Common Schools from one TO three Constables
one seaier of weights and measures three fenc,
viewers and as many overseers of highways, al
there are road districts in the town.
We would earnestly recommend to the severa
towns the adoption of system of economy; an,
trongly guard against every inroad of extravagan
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08
MICHIGAN.

We take the following notice OF the action OF the
Michigan Legislature, from the Detroit Free Press
EXEMPTION BmL.-i'he House yesterday passed
the much discussed exemption bill, which has been
so long before that body. The bill exempts from
execution sale for any debt, damages, fine or
enforcement whatever, the household and kitchen
furniture of each householder not exceeding in val
$3.50; the wearing apparel of every person and
family the library of every individual and family
not exceeding in value $3.50; the types, presses,
and other materials of every printing office not ex-
ceeding in value $3.50; the tools, implements and
stock necessary to enable every mechanic to carry
on his business, not exceeding $3.50; all spinning
wheels and weaving looms with their apparatus
used in families; one pew slip belonging to eve
ry member OF church, meeting, society or con-
gregation; fishing skif boat, seine, nets or 9TH
necessary apparatus, to every person whose
principal occupation business is fishing, not ex-
ceedung in value 500; all arms and military equip
age for and horse, two cows, ten sheep, with
the wool and cloth manufactured from the same
and five hogs to each householder; to each practi-
cal farmer, one yoke of cattle with yoke and chains
one plough, one harrow, one wagon cart, with
every necessary implement of husbandry, which
other implements shall not exceed Ss25 in value
one yoke of cattle with yoke, cart or wagon and
chains for every lumberman one horse and har-
and dray to every drayman to every
practising physician one horse, bride, surgical in
struments and medicines not exceeding in value
800; sufficient quantity of hay, grain, feed and
roots for sustaining and keeping the live stock
hereinbeore severally allowed to each class of per-
sons for six months, and the requisite provisions
and fuel for the comfortable subsistence of every
family and housekeeper for six months.
All existing exemption laws are repealed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08
INDIANA. -. As we have already mention

INpIANA.-.As we have already mention
ed, the legislature OF this stale adjourned
on the 3lst ult. after a session Of eight
weeks. Among the important acts passed
are those prohibiting the sale of real and
personal property, for less than two-thirds
Of their appraised value; for the abolish
ment of Imprisonment for debt; for the re-
lief Of borrowers Of loan office funds; for
the extension Of the Wabash and Erie ca
cal; for the giving out of all the public
works ,e companies, and authorislng com
panies TO issue scrip on land at its apprai-
sed value for labor and mater rails; for tax
of ten cents on the 500 for State paupers,
and ten cents for the absorption of Trea-
sury notes, and for paying the Bank deb,
In Treasury notes bearing five per cent.
interest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

u The Milwaukee Courier is disposed to justi-
fly at least to apologize for secretary Field in the
course he is pursuing with regard to the recent
murder at Madison. if we mistake not, the Cou-
rer found considerable fault at the course the Sec
rotary pursued last summer, in his successful eff
forts to liberate certain counterfeiters and screen
them from justice. Is this less improper case
than tibet the for the Secretary to engage in ? If
the Secretarys strong feelings of friendship for
Mr.. Vineyard, prompt him to course opposed to
the rights of the people, whose officer he is, shall
we apologize for his feelings,-had not better
ask him to resign Has not the Courier changed
its views with regard to the proper sphere of the
Secretary's duties
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08
Sally pumpkins are the gal,
Wat | doc most add mire;
| kol her my sweet charmin Sal,
And line hur Zephaniah.


And line hur Zephaniah.
Our friend informs us by private line, that 70
the sake of rhyme, he has been obliged to add fiv
to the actual population of Southport This, w
take it, is admissible in poetry, but we deem it on
duty to mention the matter that may not seen
disposed to claim more than our proper share:
On the fair banks of Michigan,
The Village of Racine does stand
And water clear both far and near,
The sight most pleasant to us here.
The rising Sun when just begun
Pours richly from her Treasury fund
The glores of her diurnal run
Upon our daugh and our sons.
Cur Village neat, but not complete,
Our wants small but in Receipt
We welcome strangers, here retreat
Come sons and lighters we repeat.
Our Ladies fair, we here declare,
With talents fine, they are inclined
10 give their hand unto the man
Whose character probing will stand.
Our climate good is understood
Our water wholesome, also food
Our Doctors would In vain pretend
They are called upon for medicine.
Temperance, too, is here for you
Lake Michigan is full and true
Cold water, In fine, is all the time
BY us deserv'd instead of wine.
And citizens most precious found
Upon this fine delightful ground
Our Ministers all agreed,
Although they have some several creeds.
And Southport, too, village new
Some ten miles off, but yet in view,
With souls seven hundred sixty seven
Coming from all parts under Heaven.
Racine. ES.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08
A SKETCH OF " Boz"

The cdtor of the Worcester Egis gives
the following sketch Of the person Of Mr.
Diskens:
1--WE found middle sized person, in
brown lrock coat, a red figured vest, some
what Of the flash order, and fancy scarf
crayat, that concealed the collar, and was
fastened to the bosom in rather volupiuous
folds by double pin and chain: His pro-
portions were well rounded, and filled the
dress he wore. His hair, which was long
and dark, grew low upon the brow, had a
wavy link where it started from the head,
and was naturally or artifcially cork
screwed, las il fell on either side Of his face.
His forehead rctreated gradually from the
eyes without any marked protuberance,
save at the outer angle, the upper portion
OF which formed prominent ridge a little
within the assigned position Of the organ
Of ideality. The skin on tina, portion Of
the brow which was not concealed by the
hair, instead Of being light and smooth,
flushed as readily as any other part Of the
face. and partook of its general character
and lexibility. The whole region about
the eyes was prominent, with noticeable
development Of nerves and vessels, indi-
eating, say the phrenologists, great vgor
in the intellectual organs with which they
are connected. The eyeballs completely
filed their sockets. The aperture Of the
lids was not large, nor the eye uncommon
y clear or bright, bu, quick, moist and ex-
pressive. The nose was slightly aquiline
the mouth Of moderate dimensions, ma
king no great display Of the teeth, the fa-
cial muscles occasionally drawing the up
per lip most strongly on the left side, rs
the mouth opened in speaking His fca-
lures, taken together, were we'll proper
toned, of glowing and cordial aspect,
with more animation than grace, and more
intelligence than beauty"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

We received by the last mail neatly folded do
cument which when untolded, indicated to us as
plainly as type and ink could do it, that the author
OF SIX days IN the territory, more Familiarity known
as long John, of the Chicago Democrat would
receive Illinois money at par, for every variety of
work which has been or which may be done in his
office and requested us to say as much to our rea
ders. Now we shall say nothing about it, for the
reason that vexed because this aforesaid do
cument, came to us only through the medium of one
the suspicion that the document was of momentous
importance to ourselves. We hope the editor NAV
get all the Illinois money that he has conceived OF
in the widest Imagination.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

Mr.. ELLIS, from the committee on ter
r'ioral affairs, reported the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, by the House of Representa-
tives of the Territory of Wisconsin-That
the state Of the currency in the western
country generally, and especially in this
Territory, is such as to induce the deepest
concern.
That the notes Of suspended banks,
which now constitute the chief circulating
medium, are at discount for specie, or spe-
Gle funds, at from II to 20 per cent. and
rapidly declining;
That we look with alarm to see this me-
dunn further declining till it ceases to cir
cuIate entirely, by which immense losses
will fall on our citizens;
That we have good reason 10 fear; that
these notes will in short time cease to
circulate at all; therefore be it further re-
solved;
That it be recommended to the citizens
OF this Territory, to refuse hereafter to re-
celve, as money. the notes Of any suspend
ed bank, for more than the specie value Of
such notes in market.
Resolved, That rigid adherance to this
rule by the inhabitants Of Wisconsin would
in few weeks give US a sound circulation,
and would be the most effective remedy
that could be applied to the evil of a bad
currency.
Ayes-Barber, Bond, Brazeton, Brown,
Darling, Ellis, Hackett, jenkins, La Chap
pclIe, Ogden, Parkinson, Ray, Rockwell,
Shepard, Sutherland, Trip and Newland,
Speaker-l7.
Noes-Burt, Eastman, Gray, Mills and
WhitOn-5
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

Mr.Pierpont delivered a temperance lee
ture at Cabotville, the other evening, and
said as he had been accused Of bearing
down rather heavily on the vendors Of in
toxicating drinks. he proposed on that oc-
casion to volunteer his services to the inju-y
red individuals aforesaid as counsel and
advocate. He then went on, as the Chro-
nicle informs US, 10 state the various pleas
which men make to excuse their continu-
ance in this traffic, and seriatim, one by
one, TO answerthem. The last plea which
he put and answered was the license.
Yes, said the speaker, you have a license
and that is your plea. Well, my friend,
il that is your plea, would allure you to
keep it-lock it up amoug your choicest
jewels-guard it as the apple OF thine eye
and when you die and are laid in your
coffin, be sure that this precious document
is placed between your cold and clammy
fingers, so that when you are called upon
to confront the souls ofyour victims before
your God, you may be ready TO file in your
plea classification, and boldly 10 lay down
your license on the bar Of tie Judge. Yes
my friend, keep it-you viii then want
your license, signed by the commissioners
of Hampden, and endorsed by the sclec'
men Of Springfield.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

At recent Bank Convention in the State of Ohio
t,centy-too hanks resolved to comply with the re-
QUESTION of the Legislature, by resuming specie
payments on the 4th of March inst.-The follow
ing are the names of the specie paying banks:-
The Franklin, Commercial, Fayette, o. l.. & T.
Co. Cincinnati; Dayton Bank, Xenia do, Clinton
do. of Columbus: Wooster, Circleville, CONNER
cial, of Scioto, at Portsmouth, Marietta, Masking
um, GAINESVILLE, ST. Clairsvile, Far. d Mech,
Steubenville New Lisbon, Massillon, Nor walk
Sandusky, Geauga, W. Reserve, Mt. Pleasant.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

We think the people have very excellent rea-
complain of the present administration of the
post office department. The irregularity of mails,
the failure OF letters and papers reach their des
nation is complained of from one end of the Union
to the other, Now at this place, from the plea of
bad roads we suppose the southern mail has lately
been from l2 to "a hours behind the time, and when
it does come its contents have been left somepace
behind. Eventually, after some 10 or ~ days. the
back papers are brought up and then should there
be so much as the sender name scratched on pa
per- the department does fail to exact the full
amount of letter postage. We do not complain ofthe
departments taking all it can by the law) whether
by plain or forced construction exact but is there
no relief for the person whose important papers and
letters have been withheld beyond all reasonable
time. The people, suppose have nothing to do
but to submit 20 the exactions of the department;
and if contractors choose favor their cattle by de-
lay and by bringing passengers instead of the mall
1t is nobody's business.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

AGRICULTURAL SocIErY.-It will be seen from
the published proceedings this paper of meeting,
held at Burlington on the 22nd ult, that an Agr-
cultural Society has been formed embracing the
counties of Racine and Walworth. We learn that
the meeting was well attended, and that the SUBJ
ject of forming a Society composed of the two
counties fully discussed, and the plan of union
unanimously agreed to. 1t is hoped that the friends
of Agriculture in Racine and Walworth counties,
will give their influence and support to the associa
ton formed. The importance of an Agricul
tural Society in this section of the Territory, has
been subject of general remark during the past
two years, but there was sufficient effort to lead
to action. Our neighbors in the northern counties
of Illinois, have efficient agricultural associations
and the fruits of their exerton are already apparent
Superior breeds of cattle, horses sheep and swine
have been introduced, and a spirit of emulation has
been excited among the farming population which
cannot fail of being productive of good resuts.-
Our Illinois neighbors too, have wondered at the
seeming apathy and Indifference, which has pr
vailed in Wisconsin the subject of Agricultural
Societies. We as a people, professedly regard
with complacency every improvement having for its
object the advancement of our common interests as
Territory why then should we ne elect to keep
pace with the spirit and Improvements of the age.
1t is true, the comparative of our settle
ments and sparseness of our population, may have
hitherto been pleaded as an excuse for not sooner
engaging in the organization of agricultural assoc-
atoms; but any excuse of this kind cannot now be
urged in Justification for longer negecting objects
so important.
The utility of Agricultural Societies have so re-
peatedly been demonstrated to the public mind that
any additional testimony that point, would seem
superfuous. Every farmer must be aware of the
advanta ges, to be derived from mutual associations
for the promotion of agricultural science. Every
Improvement in the art of husbandry, contributes
to the individual benefit of every farmer, and adds
to the general stock of wealth of the whole country
We earnestly hope there will be no backwardness
among our enterprising farmers but that all will
cordially unite in sustaining the Society which is
now organized. Let it be said that Racine and
Waworth counties, have an Agricultural Society,
worthy the character of the people-worthy the
confidence and support of the community, and wor-
thy the future example to other counties in the
west, which have not yet association of this kind
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-08

u We are pleased to learn that our friends,
Messrs Young * Kimball, are meeting with sue
cess in their endeavors to start the publication of
the g Garland of the West" monthly periodical
We have no doubt that enough subscribers can be
be procured, such is the cheap price of the work,
to justify the publication although it NAV not at
first promise any great profit.