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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

danger in every tainted breeze considered these drafts
as forming the paper currency of tremendous Gov
eminent bank Aud although the drafts were requr-
ed to be paid within thirty days after the date Of their
issue, still it was to be great Government bank
What must the Senator think OF his old political
friends? The Senator was thrown perfectly into the
shade. Instead Of Treasury drafts payable in thirty
days, here was regular issue Of paper bills at tho
rate of three 10 dollar in specie, wit as complete
q system of exchange would have resulted from tho
adoption OF the Exchange Bank bill properly veto
ed at tina extra session. What became of the Presi-
dent according 10 this plan? He the great foun-
tain of authority he TO be at the head Of great
moneyed institution; and if the bill should success
the SPECTATORS and politicians of the whole country
would be coming here to curt the President or his
Secretary for loans Just eagerly now crowd
ed Washington for offices. Protesting always that
no remarks he should make had the remotesI ap-
pcarion 10 President Tyler he put the of an am
bilious and dangerous man being at the head Of tho
Government-an Aaron Burr being in the Chair-and
let him have il in his power TO control the whole ohe
public revenue let him have at his disposal oil the
money of the People, with which TO purchase the ser
vices Of partsans the eve Of great Presidential
election, and what would become Of the national lib
erty! All they had formerly heard about union Of
the purse and the sword mere idle defamation
but here was that union in reality and without, VEIL
All the money Of the people be subjected to the
Executive disposal, and the President to become
at once the fountain of political power and Of ndividu
al wealth. The Treasury Bank to be completely
and exclusively under the control of the Government
and an able, who should be at the same time bad
man, would be in circumstances, by the Of this
double power, both political and fiscal 10 spread uu-
bounded corruption throughout the community, 10 sub
sdZe the venal to the purposes of his ambition and 20
to corrupt and impair the liberties Of his country
that they would be no longer worth preserving.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18
AFFAIRS AT MADISON.

Some few weeks since the Courier gave notice
that corrupt schemes foot calculated to at
feet most deeply the interests of the people in this
county-that the log-rollers the SPECTATORS -the
political blacklegs-were congre eating the Cap
ltol, and every device that bad men could conlure
up, would be employed to affect the integrity and
votes of members, and make them subservient to
their wicked purposes These schemes are now
more fully matured than they were previous to the
adjournment, and there danger that the project
will be too successful in their efforts to crowd
them through the Legislature. AT any rate there
are good for believing that the integrity of
members has been tarnlshed and that Dotv and
the schemers have now some men In their meshes
that honest and true three weeks since. In a
word there is rotteness now where there was sound
ness up to nearly the time of the adjournment.
The great object of all this scheming and corrup-
ton, is to create number of corporations that will
be able to control the business aud property of the
county. The foundations upon which these corpo-
rations to be based, is the Canal lands and the
funds that that have been raised from them, or up
on their credit.
The portion of the Canal that is now COMPLETED.
is to be managed TO be sold to an incorporated
company, which is, if possible to be possessed of
the power of issuing paper. The precise number
and names of all the consprators against the inter
ess OF the public is not yet known, but that the
combination is numerous is certain. The leaders
of both houses of the legislature with them. In
deed they assert that majority of the members of
both branches are PLEDGED to support the mea-
sures they have the taps.
So bold are the leaders that they boast of HAVING
the confidence and private ear of Doty to greater
degree than others of his personal and political
friends. They boast of paying him private visits
when the proper signals given, and in maturing
spend hours with him in the closet, in the dead
hours of Uht. when honest aSIaa0 M
they boast too, that they have Doty far in their
power, that if he would, he could not escape from
or oppose them.
The bill which we publish in an other column.
is only one of the many projects. The conpirators
have but a small hope of carrying it. 1t false
move, calculated to mislead the public. The curl
oslty OF many have become excited about certain
mysterious movements. 1t was necessary in order
to prevent the public eye from scanning too closely
operations In another quarter, 10 show something
as the fruit of so much labor and caucusng. The
thing is put up therefore to attarct attention while
other and more nefarious projects fastened upon
the community. There i. no bug-bear in this
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

PUBLIC ECoNoMY.-The editor of the Mayville
Sentinel published in Chatauque county N. Y. is
keeping a weekly account of the expenses of Con-
gress, and comparing those expenses with the
amount of business done. He makes the first
weeks expenses of Congress amount to $l6,632.
The amount of business done during the same time
is 10000. Subsequent weeks account, exhibit
nearly the same disproportion between expenses
incurred, and the amount of business DONE
If the people would bestow little more atten-
ton to the matter of national book keeping they
would soon become forcibly convinced of the me-
cessity of reform We profess to be republican
people not only in principles but in habits, but how
strangely do our examples of national economy,
comport with our professions. Our national gis-
ators are paid eight dollars per day, besides thou
sands of dollars go for stationary, contingencies
and useless triles. Is not the day at hand when
the people will declare in their majesty, that they
will no longer look with complacency upon profit
gate expenditures of their money.
But suppose an account were kept of the weekly
Legislative expenses of this Territory; should we
exhibit favorable aspect before the world,
than does the Congress of the nation? The ex-
penses othe first thirtyfve days of our present egs-
atve session, may be estimated at $4,000. The
amount of business done during that period cannot
much exceed 10000 Is not reform therefore
loudly called for in the management of our Terri
oria aairs 1t is true that our legislative expen-
ses are not directly borne by the people of the Ter
rltory, but nevertheless if true to our pro-
LESSONS of republcanism we shall not countenance
wasteful or unnecessary expenditures in any form.
Let reform therefore be the watch-w of the
Democratic party in Wisconsin; it is in vain to say
that existing evils cannot be reached by public
opinion-what ought to be done, can be done.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

Fiscal AGENT.-The details of President TYLER
plan of a Fiscal Agent have been drawn I'D at great
length by the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. For.
ward and are now before Congress. The publi-
cation of the report would occupy some five or six
columns In our paper; abstract of the principal
features of the proposed bill accompanying the re-
port will be found on the first page. From this the
reader may be enabled to Judge some thing of the
character of the contemplated Fiscal Agency.
Of the plan itself, we see but little that entities
1t to the favor of the people. 1t is nothing more or
less than an Exchequer or Government Bank, with
all the primary features of such an institution 1t
cOniers on the Government banking powers, and
places the extended scheme of its operations under
government control. 1t is authorized to issue
Treasury notes to the amount of S15 OOO, 600
certificates OF deposit for like amount for coin de-
posted, and 20 purchase bills of exchange ad HJi-
tim.
The present party in power have been loud and
long IN their denunciatons of the independent
Treasury, procai ming it to be dangerous union of
the purse and sword. The Sub Treasury was
simple in its machinery, yet strongly guarded
against Executive or government usurpation.-
They held out professions to the people, that when
ever the power should come into their hands, they
would separate the purse from the sword, and erect
an ettectuai barrier against the undue exercise OF
Executive power. Strangely indeed have they full
filed their high pretensions. What the fate of the
fiscal agent will be in Congress we know not
certain we are, however, that men of high stand
ing in the wing party, viii oppose the whole
scheme to the end of the chapter The New York
American, and Boston Daily Advertiser, both pa
pers of high character in the wing ranks, have ia
ken open opposition against the Fiscal Agent pro-
iect
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18
The Milwaukee Journal estimates that 2,OOO,-
600 pounds of lead will be shipped from that place
during the ensuing season of navigation.

The following article from the Milwaukee Couri.
er, contains statements of rather startling
character. A week two will develope whether
undue Importance has been attached to the move.
ments of certain individuals. meeting of the cit
liens OF Milwaukee county without distinction OIL
party, was to have been held at the Court House
on Saturday last for the purpose of giving an ex-
preston of opinion on the disposal of the cana
lands and of the contemplated Association.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

We publish In our paper this week portion of
the speech of Mr.. Buchanan, on the Fiscal Agency
or Exchequer plan of the Secretary. A number of
able speeches have bsen made in the Senate on this
subject, which should be glad to give to our
readers did our limits permit. One thing is GER
tain, the plan of the Secretary in its present shape
before Congress cannot succeed. 1t has already
met with objections in Congress from sources
which warrant the foregoing conclusion ..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

Resolred That we do not approve of an appro-
priaton OF these lands for the purpose of Railroad,
McAdam road, or any other wild and speculative
object, that will again burden said settlers.
RcSotrcd, That we are opposed to any course OF
policy that Will involve In heavy state debt, or
will impose heavier burden upon one portion OF
our fellow citizens than upon another.
ResOlred, That the interest that Is now due or
may hereafter become due from the settlers said
lands, ought to be RENTED.
Resolced, That we believe that cases very rarely
occur making it advisable to grant to few indivi
duas privileges and mmunities not enjoyed by the
people large, and would therefore respectful
ly suggest to our Legislature, and earnestly urge
upon them the Importance of their being extremely
cautious about creating any more interpretations
either for Canals Railroads, McAdam roads,
Banks any kind of Associations having for their
protested object the benefit of the people, while
their real object can only be for the aggrandlse-
ment OF few desperate schemers
ReSOtoed, That petition be drawn up, urging
Legislature carry into effect the spirit OF the
above Resolutions and that the same be signed
DO the settlers on the canal grant. and Immediately
forwarded to Madison.
On motion,
ResoLced, AS the sense of this meeting, that these
proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secre-
taries and published in all the Milwaukee papers
and the Wisconsin Enquirer at Madison.
GEORGE A. TIFFANY, Chairman.
n; B, c0; Ws.1 Secretaries.
The following is the petition adopted by the
meetlng:-
To the Hon. the Legislature Assembly Of the Terri
tory Of Wisconsin:
The underslgued settlers upon the Canal Re-
serve, beg leave respectfully to urge upon your bo-
dy the Importance of adopting measures Immediate
ly for relief, inasmuch as under the present
state of things the settlement of the country is
tarded, and fer inhabitants obliged to sus-
tain all the hardshps, burdens, and expenses Incl
dent to a new and heavily timbered country, with
out receiving in return the least shadow of benefit.
But in freeing ourselves of present difficulties, we
would most decidedty and equirocaLty object to any
new project, in the shape of Railroad or Mead
| amlzed Road Company, having for It's basis the
lands which were granted by Congress to aid IN the
construction of the Milwaukee and Rock River
Canal and observing we do that the practical
effect of privileged Companies is not really benti-
cial to the mass of the people, we would ask that
no more companies be chartered unless there can
be adduced the painest proof that they are needed
by the people, and can be so guarded as never to
be abused.
We further urge that the Interest now due or to
| become due be RENTED without delay.
The above petition was signed by every person
| present
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

WAsHINGToNIANs IN CHIC Go-An interesting
account is q ven in the last Chicago American, of
the operations of the Washingtonian Temperance
1uence of the Westinghouse has been broug ht to
bear in Chicago, and wonders have already been
accomplished, in retaining drunkards whose hab-
its of inebriation, regarded as beyond the
hope of reformation. A goodly number who have
hitherto sustained the character of confirmed
drunkards, in Chicago have within the past two
weeks become sober men. Frequent meetings are
held, In which all the members freely participate
each relating his experience-his past career of
degradation, and his determination to abure for
ever all intoxicating drinks Col. Lewis Kerchival,
man of good intellectual endowments who has
presldes at the meetings with dignity and propri-
ETY., which it is said commands general admiration
We glad that the Washngtonian revolution
Is vending its way westward. 1t brings with it
the healthul streams of life, and of domestic hap
piness. Many wife, will welcome it as the al
moner of brighter days-many mother, sister,
and brother will hail it as the messenger of peace,
and of social enjoyment. 1t will light up the smile
OF hope and JOY in many countenance, which
has long been the sad picture of melancholy-it
will make glad many heart, long beclouded in
sorrow and woe. 1t will carry comfort and plenty
into the habltations of misery and want and
swell the song of cheerfulness where once the wall
of despair, echoed mournfuy from the abodes OF
wretchedncss
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18
The Milwaukee Journal in speaking of the I'M.

I TIC 7HITWaukee 1ourHdI IN Speaking OF the I'M
provements of that place remarks -
We have five Churches-1 Episcopalian, Pres.
byterlan, l Congregationalist, l Methodist, and
Roman Caholic-all doing well. There are SIX
taverns, and more groceries than we can enumer-
ate. The morals of the place, now that the Leg.
lslature is in session, have improved very much
The ldlers have pretty much all left for Madison,
and they are determined to make one grand effort
to get bill through the Legislature, that will en-
able them to live without work.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

Hon. John t. Stuart, representative in Congress
from the northern district of Illinois, has written to
a friend in Chicago, stating that he entertains no
doubt but that an appropriation will be granted by
Congress. tof the improvement of the Harbor at
that place. The appropriation recommended by
the Typographical Bureau for the Chicago harbor
is $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

We have no intelligence from the Legislature,
since their re-assembling at Madison, except that
no quorum was present in either House on the day
to which they adjourned.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

u We acknowledge the reception of interesting
public documents from Gen. DODGE, our Delegate
in Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

FIRE'-Ihe House of widow Hotchkiss of East
Troy, Walworth Co., was destroyed by fire on
Thursday last no furniture saved. Loss est;ma.
ted At 81 200.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-18

A child. lately from Europe, died Of
starvtion in New York City.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-02
vALUApI.E AND RARE hooks,

A HISTORY OF Hasope ianm the feenea Revolution IN
n iTss the Restoration u the DouTbons ia lSl6-uy
Archibald Alison, y 5E
selections the E1nburg Review, CONFUSING the
best articles In that Bon nal roui Us tho
present time. with chmnary dissertation and ekpiana
/ tory notes Eided by Maurice cross
Italians Constitutional his'cry of England
Poreuri"es Works confe lining Various wrinxs aud Sc
leciions ethihng faithful picture the United etatcs
of Ameriea--Ry William COhhcu
siernes Sentimental Journey Gin Frcneh>-beautihll,
I Illustrated
The Works Of Bea johnson, with Memoir ct bis Life
AMI Wtiunss-By Bury Convict
Ar'stonhanes Comcedia, Rcccusut-immsnuel Bekke
rus--in VIOLA
rlaionis opeIa-ll vols-iinstravt linn Bokker
Plau.ns-5N Dolphin 4 Naroom estt
Cornehi Tsetii-i vois-cx RecenSione-Ioh August
krncsti
Herata Fi,eei Opera. observsiiopibus-- Baxter
Gesncri Zcun
Nen phanies IIis,oi ~ crres csoRt T. Mudorai
Euripides HetaeldD Ct Medea ReeensSinc- Petr
ElmSlcy
Esch,bi Trsgedh qre sur ersunt dosrctdtaru,n rabu
larum Frasmenta CT schOha Graees edIione Thom
oo bussuss passm in,eriesui,.
sun 'cl BalloE A. VI.
Dcmosihonis ct Eschinis Opera Narus scetionibci
Gum
rubhi rcrenir Alri Cow0i.r rheld rabulc n ,opls
81 cum No,es-Richarh pcuil,i. For Falc.
VA - SMITH. pRtNkER & MORRIS
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NEW PUBLICATIONs.
SMITH, DRINKRH a III moRn

SMITH, DRINK EH A. NORRIS.
TTIiE iifc ~ wilbur fsk - u, first President Of the
Il Wesleyan University, by Joseph Haldck
Sermons and sketches of sermons, by the Rev John
6unmefheld ~ late preacher in connetion with the
Methodist Rpiscons Church. with by the
Rev Thos, bond, MD
WHATS 10 be Done, or the Will and the Way by the au-
thor Of Wealth and Worth. SC.
Means and Bns, self Training by the auihor Of ed.
wood, Hope LosHe, Home Poor Rich Man. etc
History Of fhe Expedition under Inc command Of & a.
tans Lewis and Clarke, 10 the sources of tho Missouri
thouce acrOssthe Rocky Mountains aud down The River
COLUMBIA ~ The Pacific Occan Performed during the
ycsrs 1884, 100 anil 1870, By order Of the Governmcn Of
the Uuned acs prepared for The gfcss ~ Paul Allen
Es1 Revised sna sbrdged by Archibald McVctsr
Tho Fame ani Glory Of England vindicatcd being an
SAWYER 10 the Glory and Shame Of England by Hbouas
vol
Tao Linca account o. the Cypsies u rpan ,rih
AZ original collection other songs ADD Poetry by Ocorgc
nnrfnw
The Kngdom 81 Christ deincated In Two Essays on our
ofs account Of biz person, and 0i the value ~ he
tnrdlin, the consfiiunn powers and Ministry Of
Chfi1itn Church, appended by hiinscf b. Richard
Whibg y ID. Afcnhishop of Dublin
hihan1son second edition, with notes sud corrections
Htllsds. &c
Bbnc, Roscarchesi Psest;ne Mounfeinai and Arabia
PsuF--a Journal ~ Travels w The yeaf i937, by RO
hHson and Hui;h, undertaken In ICieroncs 10 Biblical
tcrrppry, drawn w fromtho original Dtauca wfh HE
tnficil nlugrnion1, by EdwArd Robinson -, with new
Mars and Psns. M ~
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LOgAN WALLER,
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They most respectfully offer III, following

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MORRIS TkhNELS.-Noics OF . Tour through
~ iukey, Ifcccc. bsJp', Arabia rcuc 10 the Holy
,hu including a NtSu 10 Athens, Sparta, Grand Cairo.
oonsn'inople, Thchcs the Red sea Mount sinai Pen a.
WI. huom OF scripture, etc. 10y Morris, Ia Nos i2uo,
with numerous plates.
We recommend to the nulfc As "A rlinn work Of
traNcl-U. y. Gazette.
The author has conirvcd 10 give his descriptions of
places seeLcty aud cVcut' sp ofncshucts aud yrai.
sctnnancc, that cannot be too much spirit 81
the Times. ' -
TuEODORE UOOISs LAST
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Hook suhor ot sayings audi Doings, Gilbert Curncy,
Ac, In 2v i2mo
III Fathers and sons only say that its revision
was about tho last literary It's Iaucutrd autt
andiai possesses all those features keen
and humorous dcincaiOn Of character which have
decd lbs productions such iaVorics with the public
London Literary GassHe.
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An admirable move - tufeGouiuH iFsTeu
'puc ot the bru novels ui tho uay. - ifssssursr.
"A most amusing novel, hliot spirit aud VVacy SUl.
Mo Theodore Hooks works are the most lively and y,
TIC same time the trucsi pictures Of life have met with
among late writer's alias
Arupuar treatise Agricultural Chemistry for the
use e" the practical Ia unct: lily Charles sluarey Chemist
popular treatise Vegetable Physiungy, pubiish.l
under the auspices IT the Society, the promotion o
popular ihstl uctOn, with numerous cuts.
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nOLTON q mARkIsON.
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Nd
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Having been long engaged IN Merchandise, and under
standing tie general routine Of business WE'LL they with
confidence Offer their serviceso their friends aud the pub
lie r. lnTee They mcanto bcsow their personal an un
divided attention to tie sale u every article rusfcd
Their and most respectfully solicit allure n public
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assuring their friends that nothing will bc lc unonc,
which human energy, skin aud integrity accomplish.
IN obtaining The highest prices r their produce and
ng punctual returns for the same.
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NtlrII.E.

THE subscriber having been engaged IN the Drug and
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for the past eleven years has associated with himself Mr.
Thomas Harrison, Of this Cay, aud commences bust
ness ihsday, under the firm OF Bolton a Harrison.
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