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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

deemed 10 agriculture, by strong embank-
ments along the river. and by numerous
bitches, which extend back into the swamp
TO considerable distance beyond the line
Of cultivation. The ground is still further
divided by smaller bitches into lots Of from
one to two acres in extent. Ii is extreme
ly rich and productive; but the expense Of
draining, and keeping upthe embankments
must be very considerable; this forms the
first difference TO be noted in the culture
Of the two plants under consde, alton.
"The best season for planting cane in
Louisiana, is in the fab. which is also the
time of harvest, when labor is mostwalua
BILE, and the greatest exertions are required
to secure the crop before it is destroyed by
frost. But the most striking difference
will be found in the cost Of seed; and in the
labor Of planting. The cane is propaga-
ted by layers; these are partly furnished
grinding, but are principally rattoons. OF
the latter, it requires the produce of one
acre to plant three. The grain from one
acre Of corn will be sufficient for planting
forty acres. Therefore, the difference in
expense for seed, will be as one 10 thr-
teen.
{" In planting cane, burrows are made
with the plough from two and half to
three feet apart; in these the layers are
placed in double row, and the earth drawn
over them with hoes to the depth of three
or four inches. In the spring before the
plants are up, this covering is partly scra-
ped off, so as 70 leave them buried from
one to two inches.
"From this account, it is evident, that
no more manual labor will be required 10
drill fifty acres in corn, than to plant one
acre in cane. The labor Of cultivating the
latter plant during lis growth, is also grea-
ter; but this may be balanced by the extra
work required to take off the embryo ears
from the corn. When cultivated in the
mode recommended, the stalk Of corn is
soft, remarkably heavy, and full Of juice
from bottom to top. The amount of pow
er required for grinding them must be
much less than is necessary for cane-or,
what is the same thing, an equal power
will do it with greater rapidity. The av-
erage yield Of cane in Louisiana, is one
thousand pounds Of sugar, and forty-fve
gallons Of molasses per acre.
"From the above comparative state.
ment, it would appear that one half of this
amount Of crop from corn would be equal.
| ly, II not more profitable.
will only add in conclusion, that wheih
er or not sugar from the corn-stalk may
soon become an article Of profitable expor
its manufacture in the simplest form will
enable every family to supply lhcmselve:
with this article for common use, now be-
come SO much a necessary Of life, and thu.
save a considerable bill of cxpers we rly
paid for foreign sugars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
MR.. SIMPSONS HOUSE.

'Once upon time queer old fellow
named Smith, started from a Southern
city upon pedestrian excursion Of about
one hundred miles. He was not a very
old fellow, either. He was about forty
years older than he was when BORN
This Mr.. Smith-he was not connected
with the John Smith family in the most
remote degree-was man Of many pecu-
iarities: If absolute stupidity did not
form a predominant trait IN his character,
it was quality which very much resem-
bled stupidity, and might easily be mistaken
for it, by at least one half the world. He
had always manifested singular abstrac-
ton, generally described as an absence Of
mind, and would frequently roam about
the streets an entire day without recogni-
zing one of his numerous friends appa-
rently without being aware Of the nature
Of his movements.
This was Mr.. Smith. We were saying
that Mr.. Smith started upon journey, on
the 'ten-toed machine spoken Of in John
Bull. After travelling a few miles our
pedestrian felt somewhat thirsty, and call
ed at small establishment, which looked
as though il was just about half tavern,
for a drink. a good naiured young fel-
low waited upon him, brought his brandy
and water, and in addition, furnished him
with bit Of bread and cheese. All this
was decidedly welcome and refreshing
After Mr.. Smith had quenched his thirst
and satisfied the cravings Of his appetite,
he recommended his travels. AS he left
the city toleraby early in the morning,
he thought he might walk two or three
hours longer before he stopped for dinner
His road seemed TO be very level, and was
skirted on ore side with an uncommonly
high fence. On he footed it about three
hours longer, until glance at the position
of the sun satisfied him he had better Sc
cure his noon day meal. He called at
small dwelling by the road side, and the
following dialogue ensued between him
and boy standing in the door way:
'Who lives here, my son!'
'Mr. Sampson, SIR
DO you keep tavernp
'Why, sorier and sor,er not; we accom-
modate people sometimes
3 'Can | get dinner here?'
Yes, sir-walk in.'
Our traveller walked in, and in the
course Of half an hour, nice, comfortable
dinner, smoking hot, was set before him.
He ate, drank, paid his moderate bill, put
on his hat, took his walking stick, and
proceeded upon his journey Before he
renewed his labors however, he took the
Precaution TO fill his pipe carefully, and to
light it. AS the sun crept down towards
the horizon, Mr.. Smith began TO feel some
degree of WEAKNESS stealing over him,
but he nevertheless persevered until il was
quite dusk. Finding himself opposite a
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
SUGAR FROM INDIAN CORN.

The following is the mode Of cultvating
the plant. and making the sugar, is the
best that can now be offered:
1.-The kind Of soil best adapted TO corn
is so well understood, that no directions
on this point are necessary, except that it
should be rich, the richer the better; if not
naturally fertile, manure must be applied
either ploughed in or spread upon the sur
face, or used both ways, according to the
ability OF the owner. Nothing can form a
better preparation for the crop, than clo-
YER sod we'll turned under, and narrowed
fine Immediately before planting.
.'Select for seed the largest and best
ears of any variety Of corn not disposed
TO throw up suckers, or spread out in
branches, that kind most productive in the
neighborhood, will be generally the one
best adapted to the purpose. The plant
ing should be done with a drilling ma
chine. One man with pair of horses
and an instrument of this kind, will plant
and cover, in the most perfect manner,
from ten to twelve acres in day. The
rows (if practicable, let them run north
and south two and half feet apart, and
the seed dropped sufficiently :hick in the
row to ensure plant every two or three
inches.
"a large harrow made with teeth ar
ranged so as not to injure the corn, may
be used to advantage soon after II is up.
The after culture is performed with cul-
tivator, and here will be perceived one of
the great advantages of drilling; the plants
all growing in lines, perfectly regular and
straight with each other, the horse hoe
stirs the earth and cuts up the weeds close
by every one, so that no hand hoeing will
be required in any part Of the cultivation.
"It is part Of the system of cane plan
ting in Louisiana, 20 raise as full stand
of cane upon the ground as possible; ex-
perience having proved that the most su-
gar is obtained from the land in this way.
As far as my experience has gone. the
same thing is true Of corn. This point
must therefore be attended to, and the de-
ficiencies, if any occur, made up by timely
replanting.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

The streets of Puebla are laid out at
right angles, well saved and clean. The
markets are perfect curoslics in them
selves, and so dense are the crowds en-
gagged in buying and selling, that one we'll
used TO Glowing and jostling through the
aisles Of our lower market, New-Or!eans,
at six o'clock on sabbath morning, might
in vain fatter himself that he had become
qualified for navigating the purleus Of a
market in Pueba.
The city we speak OF may be reached in
twelve hours moderate travelling from the
great capital, the distance being about 80
miles, and nearly continuous descent the
whole way. About the middle Of the high
way between Mexico and Puebla. at a place
called Rio Frjo, is said to be the highest
point Of road in the whole Republic; and
in this mountain travel, an eye for the pic
turesque will detect all the elements Of
beauty and grandeur. The rancheros
need but the costume Of Rinaldo Rinaldina
or Mazzerroni, the bell crowned hat, with
flying ribbons, the opened jacket, the gar
tered hose, and little old fashioned brave
ry and ronance-to Invest the scenery
with all the witchery Of sunny canopicd
Italia.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
IN. FRANZ and c. LATHAM SHOLES, Editors.

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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Observation-Disclosures Of Congress re-
ceive from the public treasury 40 cents
per mile, or So for every 20 miles for ira
yelling expenses. A member of Congress
pays four dollars to travel from Philadel-
phia 10 Baltimore, 90 miles, and draws
$3.50 mileage. He pays SO and found
for travelling from New Orleans TO Pitts
burg by stoamboat-2OoO miles, and the
time occupied is not ten days-he draws
SsOOi!i Some members take the most
circu,ous route. that their mileage may be
increased member travelling 200 miles
dav makes $50 ! Some members
charge $1,000 or $4,000 mileage, for that
which does not cost them $50
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

THE CAMANCHE PEAK.-This curious emf
hence is situated near the BraZos: on the
west side; and is about one hundred and
fifty miles n. N w. from The Great Falls,
and near four hundred from the mouth Of
that stream. Its summit, as near as could
be Judged from ocular observation, is about
1900 feet above the surface Of the river.
lis sides are very PERCEPTIONS, and in many
places projecting; there being only one or
two places at which it can be assembled.
On almost every side, it presents front OF
rugged crags and frightful precipices.
Little or no vegetation is to be found in its
immediate vicinity, excepting dwarf cedars
and brambles, which grow upon its brow
and sides; and q coarse, rank species Of
grass upon its summit.
1t is of an oblong form, and at distance,
presents the appearance Of the roof Of an
extensive barn. Its entire length is about
one mile, and its width varies from thou
sand to twelve hundred yards. Nolwith-
standing its brow and sides present so
rugged and sterile an appearance, its sum-
nit is but little broken, and is susceptible
of being cultivated to advantage. In order
10 render this romantic spot fit abiding
place for that wild and adventurous race
of people, (the Comanche,) who once resi-
ded in its vicinity and made its bleak sum-
NIT kind Of observatory, nature has pro-
vded large and beautiful spring Of the
purest and clearest water, Immediately at
It's base. This spring is about sixty feet
in circumference, and it is the only fresh
water in the summer season, within twelve
miles Of the Peak, the water Of the Brazos
being salt and consequently totally unfit to
drink.
One Of the Widest grandest and most
varied views in Texas, and perhaps in Anne
RIGA, can be obtained from this prodigious
observatory. AS far as the power of Wis
ion can extend, the eye rests upon some OBJ
! iect of admiration. Mountains, and less
mounds Of earth, Of various heights, form
the most prominent though not the most
beautiful feature in the landscape. The
| grandeur and sternness Of the mountain
scenery, is most enchanting blended with
extensive valleys, whose tranquil bosoms
are variegated and perlumed with flowers
of every hue and odor.
From the appearance Of the Indian trails
that lead to the Peak, and which are worn
to a very great depth in the earth, this
mountain must have been used as an obser-
vatory by the red man for hundreds of years
and many toll worn warrior has watched
with sleeplcss eye for the distant war-fre
Of his subtle foe, from the high, uplifted
and tempest beaten summit Of the Camanche
/ Peak.-INe Ierian.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
On yonder bank reclining,
That fierce and swathy form behold;
Fast his hands his carbines hold
Ills his best fJiend Of DID,

All that the facnatons of story and song
have made us SO well acquainted with the
far famed banditti Of Italy and Spain,
starts wildly up before a warm enthusiasm
and every jutting cliff and shadowy ravine
seems as the weary diligence winds along,
to be alive with momentous peril and adj
venture. Rolling into the streets Of Pu-
ebla, it will even require an effort to dis
card the associations of old reading, and
curb the mind down to the dull reality Of
what we have to sell or what we are going
TO buy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

asked me to take some refreshment. She
gave me lumber containing very dark
looking liquid. 1t was very black-it was
drug Pm sure. AS soon as drank ii
became insensible, and | never remem-
bered anything more till found myself in
bed with Mr.. M'Giil
No testimony has yet been introduced to
rebut the testimony Of Miss CrelIin, who
was rendered almost frantic by the decep-
ton practised on her. 1t would appear
that during the state of stupor induced by
some narcotic substance which she had
swallowed, she had been placed in coach
and conveyed to Gretna Green, where the
marriage ceremony was actually perform
ed. AS soon as possible she made her es-
cape from M'Gill, and Instituted legal pro-
ceedings against him and his accomplices.
This outrage is daring and high-handed to
the extreme, and wears an ominous aspect
TO the accused.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-30
From the National Inteiligencer.
THE MUTINY.

Yesterday was the day appointed for the sitting of
the Court of Inquiry ordered by the Navy Department
into the conduct Of Commodore Mackenzie respecting
The late mutiny on board the U. S. brig Somerse
The Court were to sit on board the u s ship North
Carolina lying in the harbor of New York The
Tribune of Monday says:
"Ful evidence will be submitted concerning the
conduct Of the remainder Of the after the arrest
ofthe mutineers, the manner in which they obeyed,
and on one or two occasions disobeyed ORDERS and
their general bearing &c. from which it will be made
apparent that the danger was by means over when
the rngleaders were in irons"
Now, we should like to know how ''the Tri-
bune of Monday" ascertained all these things.
The Court of Inquiry, we understand, is TO be
strictly secret. We hope, for Commander
Mackenzie's sake, that no friend of his, with
his appreciation, has thus attempted to fore
stall public opinion. These gossipping news
paper paragraphs do a great deal more injury
than good. II would be much better to permit
the Secretary of the Navy, at the proper time,
TO make known all the facts officially.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-30
F ON the Harrisburg ktysIont
WHIG VINDICTIVENE NESS


Scarcely Wbig piper which has spc ken Of that
part OF President Ty i'rs message, wherein he
mends to Congress, repayment of the fine of ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS, imposed by Judge Hail
upon Gen JACKSON, after the successful issue of the
battle of New Orleans, but condemns the mapnan-
nous act OF the President and attributes TO hold
political device, intended TO court popularity in q Ger
tain quarter.
II makes no difference to the Wdigs how righteous
mny be The measures sugges ted by The President The
immediately without regard TO truth or decency set
them down to corrupt motives. We are not, howcy,r,
surprised at such an ungeneraus course. During the
late war, this same Wing party in Mass achu, es,
considered II unbeconlDg moIal and religious poo
pie to celebrate victories. In The Suu'h these
traitors sang Gen Jscksons praises IN lof strains
put up Thanksgiving in their churches, called " him
an instrument In the hands Of God, though few
days before the battle, they would have soId bin and
his army flesh, blood bones and aH."
We bad no hand in elevating John Tyler TO the
Presidency, but We do ssy-this noble aud prai-'-
worthy act in urging upon the representatives of the
people 10 DO justice 10 of the greatest patriots and
benefactors the country bad, entities him TO the
thanks and gratitude of every Democrat throughout
The Union
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-30

the Wing party, bat to the country, inssnucn
as the Chief Magistrate Of the nation was made
the object Of bitter political and moral condem-
nation, by their partial and disingenuous
statements, when, in reality, he was not only IN
nocenf, but these retired gentlemen kne,r il, aud
could, by the scrape Of pen, have put an end
to the sluces of obloquy poured upon him.
But the leading Wing journals denied the
truth of the statements of Messrs. Spencer and
Gushing. They said (unIil few weeks back
that the retired Cabinet were men OF too much
honor to suffer such a charge to lie against the
President, if they knew il 10 be false. There
fore they insisted1hat the President never pro-
posed 10 make such declaration.
Al last the matter assumed such an impor-
lance in the estimation OF the country, that Mr..
CRrrrENDEN published card declaring that he
was not present whea the President consulted
the Cabinet about inserting the paragraph al
luded to, in his Message But Mr.. c. had
letter from Mr.. EWing, who was present, and
this he publishes, AND 1T is A FULL CON
FESSION OF THE FACT stated by Messrs.
Gushing and Spencer. TaUs THE TREASON is
FIXED FOREVER ON THE RETIRED CABINET.
will next speak in reference to The relations
existing between the President and the De-
mocratio patty.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-30
New YORK, Dec. 81, l842.

NEW IORk Ice. ~, lOf-'
Nothing so tends to impair the influence and the
character of the American press the gross person
al abuse and vugarty with which it is too often
loaded, and my experience as public writer and 1t
is not very limited, has taught that he who wish
es to obtain the confidence and the respect of the
better portions of society must abstain from vulgar
ity, obscenity and the employment of harsh and OPP
probrious epithets.
As one of the advocates of the Administration, and
as of the defenders of the great and good man
who is at the head of the affairs Of this nation it
would rejoice me very much if were moi sometimes
called to repel the insoence and audacty of those
who lampoon the Chief Executive, by making use of
the same implements of warfare that they employ
The dolt, for instance, who is the stipendiary of
the Clay Wings, and who writes for the New York
Courier and Enquirer makes of nothing but the
grossest ribaldry and blackguardsm, in writing about
President Tyler and the Administration. The fellow
should be met, and be put down, and be held down
and can it be done by employing the language of
courtesy-by extending to the BLACKBOARD the de-
meanor of gentleman answer, no. The fellow
must be met with his own implements of warfare,
and on that common ground where scoundrels con-
gregate. He shall be put down, and III put him
down mark me, if / do not And in doing it, will
not render your paper the vehicle of scandal or of
grossness.
The ignorance of this individual-and he stands up
as the teacher of the Clay Wing partyis only equal
led by his insolence. He to-day has an article in
relation to the claims of American merchants on the
Government of the United States for spoliations by
France prior to the year 1909 and he heads his tor
nado of moonshne, by emitting it, Claims for Spo-
liasion, France pr ior 10 1900"
We have ne claims " on France for spo-
lations on our commerce prior to 1900" eve
ry thing of the kind having been settled by
the treaties Of 1900, and of July 4th 1881
And yet this illustrous hero this dealer in remarole
and stereotyped SANDER, talks about our claims on
France for spoatons.n Let him go on II will
not take long to smother the fool and less time will
l. take to use him. as Pert, in London Assurance tells
Mark NEEDLE, they up the porkcrs of Devon
shire.
have taste for " discussion like this and
hope il will not be necessary 10 repeat IT,
Christmas passed off very beautifully and agrcca-
bly, 1t not married by single unwonted or
unusual incident, that know Of. Every one appear
ed to be happy.
Much feeling is noticed and expressed here about
the repeal of the Bankrupt act The repeal is hour
ly deprecated by thousands b,a hundreds of thou
sands demand its instant repeal. II had my own
way, would have il remain the law Of the land ;
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-30

bu, were grossly uncandid not to say tina, at least
6f,seu out Of every twenty Of the American people
are opposed to its existence There cannot be doubt
as 10 that fact.
The Eastern and Northern mails arc i"' ~ sSN.
season to-day but they do not furnish any Thing OIL
importance.'
Yours, very truly,
NEcxAR IN New YoRK.
.We hope MIR. Greedy will not blame the fost-
master General for that--ED. MAD.