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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

period, under the high tariffs, by 5000.
1871, or an annual gain of $3s, $40.
S53?
5. Whether, during those same eipb,
years of reduction, our tonnage in the
coasting and foreign trade has not in
creased TAI, 1903 tons, while under the pre-
vious eight years of high duties, there was
an actual falling off Of our Tonnage?
6. Whether the larger portion of the
increase in exports did not consist Of arti-
cles of domestic manufacture?
7. Whether, for the last twenty vears
the imports Of specie did not exceed ths
exports by SAT, 6l8, 1913, and whether much
the larger part Of that excess has no, &C.
crued since the year 1888, when the Re.
duction of duties went into effect1 For elu-
cidation, see tables in American Almanac.
page l23.
8. Whether, if Great Britain consent.
to receive without duty, that staple. cotton
which constitutes more than one half of
the amount of our exports, we are no,
bound, on the principles Of reciprocity.
about which SO great a cry is made, TO re-
ceive the same amount Of her cotton man.
uiactures, on the same terms?
When the Home Leaguers, says the
Post, shall have reported on these points,
we may trouble them with few more QUE
ries. Our desire is information.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

TEXAS AND MExIco.--The contest between
Mexico and Texas exhibits great contrast, so far
as the numerical strength of the two countries is
concerned. The present number of inhabitants in
Mexico is estimated at 9, 100000, while the present
number of inhabitants in Texas is estimated at only
10000; or about one Texan to one hundred and
twelve Mexicans. Still with this great disparity of
numbers on the part of the people of Texas, the
chances of triumph are greatly in their favor-they
are united and have but one common interest at
stake-they are possessed of untiring courage, per-
severance and energy, and have but one govern
ing impulse The Mexcans are not united by any
bond of principle; they have conflicting interests
and are only held together by force. Their num-
bers add nothing their strength, but only tend to
render more unwieldy the action of the govern
mcnt. Santa Anna is the president of nominal
republic, and the laws which he executes are obey
ed more through fear of punishment, than of res
pect or obedience to the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

1t is very difficult indeed, to get at the real state
of affairs in Texas. The invasion don't appear to
be much of invasion after all, and at the latest
dates, many of the inhabitants who had Joined the
army returning quietly to their homes and &C.
equations. There may, and probably will be, trou-
HE
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03
CAPTURE OF THrRTY-THREE SLAVE

CAPTURE OF THrRTY-THREE SLAVE
VEssELs.-The following is an extract OF
a letter from the Cape Of Good Hope, dated
Nov. 8, l841:-"Her Maiesty's ship Fan
tom returned 10 Simon's Bay on the 24th
ult. after six mouths, cruise on the coast
of Angola, for the suppression OF the slave
trade, having had the Brisk and "aterwlch
under her orders. during which period they
captured SO slave vessels, and liberated
3.427 negroes viz. ,Fantome, l6 vessels and
1910 negroes; Brisk 10 vessels and j.
1876 negroes; and Waterwich, 10 vessels
and 957 negroes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

HORRIBLE MURDER.-A letter from the
postmaster at Newart, Tenn. TO the High
land Messenger, says that a Negro man
owned by Mr.. John Thomas, entered the
room where he and his wife were sleeping
early in the morning, fell upon them with
an axe and mangled them in a horrible
manner. 1t is said that both have since
died. He then set fire to the house and
out-buildings and on going away met u
neghbor named Benson. He killed him
with an axe and Cut off his head, which
he threw into the fire. The fend was
pursued by the neighbors but fought des-
perately until wounded by gun so that
he could no longer resist. He was for
merly owned by Mr.. Wiley, killed one of
his fellow slaves and stuck his head on
pole, and is said to nave hung his own
sister.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The Milwaukee County Agricultural Society,
is making arrangements to hold fair the ensuing
autumn on an extensive scale. Much of the right
spirit seems to be manifested and Judging from the
long catalogue of articles upon which the commit
tee propose to award premiums, the agricultural
exhibition in Milwaukee county will reflect honor
on the Territory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

By our latest accounts from Rhode Island, we
have the gratifying intelligence that the elections
have been suffered to proceed without violence or
serious opposition The authorities did not attempt
to interfere with the elections ofthe Free Suffrage
party-in some instances the candidates refused
to suffer their to be run at the polls, but IN
most cases where the elections proceeded, the can
ddates run were elected with little or opposi-
ton The legality of the elections will be tested
hereafter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

SINGULAR MALADY.-In Braintree, in
this state, we learn that fatal malady
prevails, which battles the skill Of the
practitioners Of medicine in that vicinity.
All the particulars Of this disease have not
come TO our knowledge; but we are inform
ed that those attacked suffer severe pain,
live but few days, and after death spots
appear upon their bodies. 1t is remarka-
bic that none but females have been attack
ed. Only one has recovered, md the
spots appeared on her body very slightly
during her Illness Quincy Patriot.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03


Bay on the first week of the present month.
Posi- OFFICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to the IN
structions of the Post Master General, if person
writes his name on a newspaper and sends 1t to a
friend, the person to whom is sent, is subject to
pay letter POSTAGE and the sender subject to fine
of five dollars. This regulation of the Post Office
Department is manifestly absurd, that is disre-
garded, we believe, by the majority of the postmas
tiers throughout the country.
Mr.. Wright in the United States Senate recent
ly presented two petitions from Steuben county, N
Y. this subject The petitioners pray Congress
to law regulating the powers of the Depart
ment with view of the repeal of the instructions
put forth by the Post Master General in this matter
Mr.. Wright accompanied the petition with the re-
mark that he hoped the subject embraced in the Pc
ttion would receive the early attention ofthe com
mittee on post office and post roads, and he accor
dinghy moved the reference of this petition to that
committee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

We learn from the Galena Advertiser that the
Miners and others interested in the lead trade in
the southwestern part of this Territory, recently
held meeting at Halle Green, Grant County, for
the purpose of devisng to rid the country
of deprecated currency. Strong resolutions were
passed, pledging each other that they will hence
forth dispose of no lead without specie or its
equivalent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

and Identified as Of being of Bias Fall
cons party (robbers,) engaged in the
murder Of Col karnes; and hung. The
country was swarming with volunteers. -
Many companies from the neighboring
state had arrived.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

Gentlemen, formerly members of the legislature
of Pennsylvania, have been arrested by the autho-
rites of that state, and held to bail, on the charge
of receiving brides from one George Handay, an
instrument Of seine of the Philadelphia Banks, for
certain legislative services rendered. This Handy
Is the principle witness against them and testifes
to having distributed among them the comfortable
sum of $4,000. Ithas been the curse of Pennsyl-
vana for years past, to have had the keeping of her
interests in the hands of such men as these 1t was
by means of the foulest corruption, that the United
States Bank of Pennsylvania received its charter
from the hands of the legislature of that state and
by the same means their internal improvements
have been projected with wild indiscreton and
carried on with reckless extravaganza, that has
brought the state to almost hopeless condition of
debt. What is liberty, when men such as these
tools of Handy have the dearest interests of the peo-
pie in their charge.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

On Thursday the 18th inst.-Fast day
in Maine-tho students in Bowdoin COL
lege, in accordance with custom, started
row. which ended in disgraceful and
criminal riot. The College windows were
broken in, the bell was hurled from the
beliry, other property was injured, and
Prof. Goodwin in appl oaching student
received in his face quantity of Nitric
acid which has disfgured him for life.--
Four Of the ringeaders have been ar
rested.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The prices of freight on the Mississippi river,
were never as low they this spring. Mer-
chandze has been transported from New Orleans
to Galena for fifty cents per hundred This is at
tributed to the pressure of the times and the ex-
IRENE scarcity of money.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The district court for Dane county, commences
it sitting at Madison, on Monday next the 9th inst
friend at Madison writes as follows: Vineyard
will be here 2nd Monday Of May for trial. with
abou, half of Grant CO. So says western man..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The cities of Albany New York, Brooklyn, De-
troit Baltimore, and Portland, have gone democra-
tic. Some of them have heretofore been staunch
wing cities.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

There is castor oil factory at ST. Lou
is, which employs thrty-fve hands. 1t
has sold 800 barrels atan average OF sou
per barrel, having consumed 1880 bush
els of beans, at cost of from 81 TO II,
25 per bushcl.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The citizens of Green Bay making efforts to
divert the lead trade through that place the present
season. Increased facilities will be had for naviga-
ting the Fox and Wisconsin rivers by additional
number of river boats which are now constructing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

In correspondence with the authorities of Rhode
Island, President Tyler announces the intention OF
the Government to interfere in the troubles in that
state, if necessary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

We learn from various sources that the lake COM
bination has been renewed again the present sea-
son. The rates of are it is understood will be some
what reduced from last year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

A bill has passed the House of Representatives
of the U. s. providing that the printing of the Ex
ecutive Department shall be given out by contract
to the lowest bidder. This has been very impor-
tant item of Executive patronage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The British officers stationed at Montreal recent
ly killed twenty-eight Moose, in an expedition
against that animal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

my which 1t seems is necessary to protect her gor
Gus liberty, is supported by the most grinding sla-
very of her SUBJECTS slavery compared with which
all slavery here is but in name, for theirs is the sa
very of starving want, which confines the physician
to long days of half requited toll and the mind
to daily discomfort and eventual hopeless despair
With all the elements of prosperity within her bor
ders, by the miserable system of her pampered and
privileged nobility, by her grasping ambition which
requires the support of an immense standing army,
and by her policy generally, millions of her subjects
are bound down by chains of AFFECT slavery, al
most beyond the power of struggling And yet En-
gland would teach the doctrines of liberty and evils
of slavery to the world. Let her charity begin at
home; let her misguided zealos seek rather to over
turn the substance of slavery than uselessy attempt
to root out the name. Her whole government,
both of church and state is one of slavery let that
be reformed, and let the millions who now toll to
support the follies of pampered nobility, be them
selves allowed the avails of their labor and slavery
will cease to exist as well in substance as name
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03
Foreign News.
LATER FROM EUROPE.


The steamship Great Western, Capt. Hoskins,
arrived on Sunday morning from Bristol, bringing
dates to the 2dinst, the day of her saiing--wenty
eight days later thar were before received.
The Acadia arrived at Liverpool on the 25th ut.
making passage of II days. The Earl of
Munster-edest son of the late Kjng-committed
suicide on the 20 tn ult by shooting himself while
laborng under temporary arrangement. The Duke
of Norfolk died on the 10th ut. 1t is said that Sir
George Arthur is to be the new Governor of Bonn
bay.
On the alst the boiler of the steamer Telegraph
burst Just after the steamer had left Glasgow, and
eighteen persons killed and many wounded
BY the accident.
The Great Western brings over Captain Wright
with Dispatches for Lord Ashburton. Mr.. Hillard
with Dispatches from the American Minister in
London. MIR. ID. Vereinge with Dispatches for
the French Minister at Washington. Mr.. Moulton
with Dispatches from the American Minister al
Paris
In the House of Commons, March II, Sir Rob-
,ert Peel brought forward his scheme of finance.
He shows a deficiency of elO0 600 in the reve-
nue. since 1887. And he proposes, in order to meet
this and support two large wars one in India, and
one in China, that property tax be levied, termln-
able in three years. unless otherwise determined by
parliament, at the rate of I'd in the pound or e
1Ss 4d per cent. upon the property and income OF
the country, exemptng, however, all incomes
Whicn 90 not reacn LOU year. ircldhu IS W NC
exempted from the tax except fer the incomes
of land &c. are expended IN England. The amp
duties however in that country are to be made
equal to those in England and additional shilling
per gallons levied upon spirits 1t is further pro-
posed to impose dnty Of As, per ton on all Goals
exported from the Kingdom-in British as we'll as
foreign vessels The entire income of these sour
.ces is calculated as follows:
Income tax f3,700,000
Stamp duties, Ireland, 100, 900
Spirit duties, Ireland, 250,000
J-vnorte orc oal O0n 000
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

f1.3lO.O00

This will give surplus over the estimated de-
iiciency of income of 81 100000.
The government proposes to remove or relax all
duties of prohibatory nature and the reduction of
those upon the raw materials for manufactures to
q considerable extent. OF 1900 articles it is pro-
posed to reduce the duty upon $50, and on the
remaining $50 but slight alterations to be made.
1t proposes to reduce the duty coffee, on foreign
and Canadian timber, and to abolish the duties on
exports of manufactured goods. The financial ar
Engagements of Sir Robert Peel as whole may
thus be summed up:
Estimated deficiency on present income &C., 800, 900
Reduction on articles of tariff, 10000
Loss coffee, 17QO00
Loss on timber, 600,000
Repeal of export duties, 100000
Repeal of duties on stage coaches &c, 10000
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-03

The steamboat Columbus will commence run
ming her regular trips between Buffalo and Green
Bay the first week of the present month.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-11
The Rhode Islnnd Oue.tiOn.

We have tried some days 10 ind room iof gen
eral review Of the Rhode Island affairs. without
success For ,h- present. We can only remon-
.irate with our friend Of the Pro-ideHec JoUHai
arain., the spirit and oleiou- tendency OF many
81 hi. articles They arr clearly calculated to eN-
cite irritation and lead to turbulence and blood
she'd. The non-Fre eholder. Of Rhode l,!and have
mistaken the remedy for the grievances under
which they labor, but roihirs is To be gained by
denouncng and t4unt.nc then into revolutionary
movements. Tie late treason law ]. stringent
enough Of Itself, and does not need bitter word, 20
render it unpalaiable TO the Free Suirage men.
Kind words and strong arguments are best: hrm-
nc.. may be needed, but defiance j. wholly ont
Of place.
\. 10 the ferociou. articles Of the Courier and
Euqmrcr and IL. correspondent. they seem cx-
prc,,ly calculated TO overthrow the cause which
they assume 10 favor. The old Government in
Rhode Island must stand by camnes-, reason. and
moderation, If "a, all. and hot by appeals 10 the
passions. The non-Freehoder, .re right in seek
ing extension of the Right of Suffrage, wrong OILY
in refusing a concession OF these right, when oher-
ed and insisting tia. their Constitution formed
without legal authority, and adopted by the votes
of those not legally possessed Of a voice 10 the
Government would peacefully surcr,ede the ~
i.ting laws. In other words, tacir error lay ia
confounding the RIGHT of Revolution which Is
limited only by the extent of the grievance in
which 1t takes rise. with the ri-ht Of peacefully
changing The Government. which exists only in
those whom the existing constitution recognise, a
voters. IT not driven into violence, the People Of
Rhode Island will Yet adjust their difficulties
by an equitable and satisfactory compromise, and
all will be- well.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-11

Sandwich Island. are having action on the subject
OF American ,avey-complainin- OF the inacu"n
of the American Board on the subIeci-and trih
some Of them are r-.igninr on account ot the pro-
slavery character Of ,hc Presidential committee.
and tie Board Itself The character OF the emf
neni phiianthropi-i Joseph Surge. OF Ln-iaEd'
was indicated from TIE accusation IN some Of the
American newspao er.. that be i corn monopo-
Hst AID .ri.rocrat. 1t was shown that b. i now
actively engaged n promoting the repeal OF TIE
odiou. corn avs. and that be ha. recently takca
an active part in the great Birmingham meeting
of the friend. of extended suffrage. and ha. been
elected Pre-. dent OF the " National Complete sui-
frore Union" lately formed in ENGLAND. Ii there
j. a universal phanthroPi,t in the world well
NAV the friend. at Joseph Surge. It was SAID,
claim the honorable ,itlc for him. Tie atia-k
upon the Hon. j. e. Adams and Hon. J. Il. Gid
dngs in Congress. was commented upon with
treat severity. and he incrca .ed strong hold
those veaeratci men have upon the gratitude and
affection Of large portion Of the American peoP.e
wa. alluded to IN evidence Of that patriotic caa'r.
The Treasurer Report was not rad but viii be
nre.enfel at an adjourned meeting 20 be- held ia
Cro.b,.,,rect. a. the Medical College. tins morn
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-11
The Common Council.

We publish IN another column iuli ana a'''-
rate report Of the doings in the Council chamber
Yesterday To that report we refer our readers
prefcrring to await camcr moment tor the com
rnents which the occasion provoke. lhe Specia-
Gle presented in the City Hall yesterday belonged
properly 70 Spanish America, not to the lanj o.
Washington and JAY Here were the leaders Of
n great party, fairly and thoroughly beaten IN the
late Election, rcsoriing TO low strt.egy, 10 pair,
bubbles, 10 naked usurpation, and ready to resort
10 violence and ruiIanly broi il need be- 10 retain
the power Of which the peoples ballots had unc-
ouiyocallv Invested them. Here the sworn
Mayor Of this grea, city refusing to swear in The
Alderman and Assistant Of Ward from which
he knetc beyond me shador of a d0rH ar per-
aSr,ntUre they were elected by decisive MAJOR
tics Nav more the votes Of the Only district
about which there is any cayil-,rM or ~ithoDt
which they are both ecctcd--were fairly canvass
sd in his presence, and decided by him to be pro-
per and legal AID set this lovely specimen Of a
Mayor, elected by the aid Of many Wing voters.
refuses ~ swear in the Alderman and Assi,iapt'
whom he know. to be elected on tie miserable
prcicxt that Nc COnnfy Clerk has MT returned
them as elected! What if he has mott Such re-
r,irn would only be kind Of evidence Of the g.
scnia fact. and Mr.. Morris well k.s~s the fact
wholly independent Of that evidence. Il thc Cicr'
had returned other persons elected. he might he'i-
tate, but no, when there opposing cia'm even.
But TIN. whole conspiracy Is to- birclaccd to be
reasoned with ~ well rca,,n with counter
fcter TO show the injustice and evil tendencies oi
his profession.
As for the creature Shalor rho--,ignay beaten
u. a candidate lor Alderman, running Unrest o.
three on the poll. though endorsed as tie regular
candidate of Tammany, and having all the power
of acting AIdcrmanship To aid him-now unu''s
himself into the seat 10 which another has been
fairly chosen, and claims Ia sit and vote a. Tic
Representative Of Wand which has elected him
by vote of three to ore, We have 40 language
strong enough To characterize the iGamy OF h'-
usurpation. Let no honest man speak to or coui-
,cnancc him. but let him feel the fall measure OF
the scorn and loathing his usurpation deserves.
OF course we haze yet reached only the begin
ming of the end The Board Of Aldermen have al
journcd .cNt Monday evening, when the Wing as
tendency in that Board will be- fully vindica,cd. In
the Board of Assistants it Shalor persists in his
usurpation it may require two or three meetings
to eject him peaceably and vndcatc the outraged
sovereignty of the People But all must come
right in the end.
Not the least significant feature of the day sPro-
ceediugs was the holding over of the old Board
pto II o'clock, and the continuance Of Alderman
Purdy in the Chair on his motion as Chairman
Of the new. with Shaer claiming his seat in the
new Assistants because the old B00rd has not
adjourned " But we must leave all this TO the
consideration of the People.