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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14
56,503 54,SO9
Whole number of votes, 1IS,OS7.

Ho'o to procure Sleep.-Let him turn on his right
SIDE: place his head comfortably on the pillow, so
that 1t exactly occupies the angle of a line drawn
from the head to the shoulder would form; and
then, slightly closing his lips, take rather full in
splraton. breathing much as he possibly can
through his nostrlls. This, however. is not abso.
lutely necessary as some persons always breath
through their mouths during sleep, and rest as
sound as those who do not. Having taken full
inspiration, the lungs are then to be left to their
own action; that is the respiration is neither to be
accelerated or retarded. The attention must now
be fixed upon the action in which the patient is en-
gagged. lie must depict to himself that he sees the
breath passing from his nostrls in a continuous
stream; and the very instant he brings his mind to
conceive this; apart from all other IDEAS conscious
ness and memory depart; INA ginaton slumbers
fancy becomes dormant, though snbdued the vital
or ganghomc system assumes the sovereignty; and,
as we before remarked, he no longer wakes, but
sleeps
This tram OF phenomena is but the effort of mo-
ment. The instant the mind is brought to the con-
temptation OF a single sensation, that instant the
sensorlum aodcates the throne, and the hypnotic
faculty sleeps 1t in oblivion.- Anatomy of Sleep,
by DR.. Bnus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

SEC. |. BE IL enacted by the Council and House
Of Representatives., Of the Territory Of WiSconSin'
That person shall take up any stray, unless euch
person shall! be at the time, resident of the same
township, wherein such stray shall be found upon
the land owned or occupied by the taker up
ssc. 2. Any person taking up any stray shall
within seven days thereafter, notify the owner
thereof, If to him known, and request such owner
to pay all reasonable damages and charges, and
take such stray away.
SEC. 3. If the owner of any stray be unknown,
the taker up shall give notice thereofby publication
IN some newspaper of the county, for four weeks
successfully, if one be printed therein, if no news
paper is published in the county, then by posing up
written notices in three OF the most public places
IN the county, said notices TO contain brlef des
cription Of such stray, the name and residence OF
the taker up, and as near may be, the time at
which il was taken up.
SIC. 4. Any person may use or work stray,
legally taken up by him, if he do with care and
moderation, and not abuse or injure it,
SEC. D. 1t the owner and taker up OF any stray
cannot agree upon the amount of damages, charg-
cs, or for the use of such stray the matter shall be
settled by some justice of the peace, in the same
county, upon the application of either party, with
notce TO the other, the cost of which Adjudication
shall ABIDE the decision of the JUSTICE and such sum
as said justice shall find due the taker up, over and
ABOVE the use OF such stray, shall be lien said
stray until paid by The owner
SEC D. IT the owner of any stray shall fail to aD-
pear and claim the same, or to pay the dana ges,
COSTS, and charges as aforesaid for the space OF one
year, from and after the first publication of notice,
as provided in this act the taker up shall have a
complete and perfect title to the same.
SEC. T. This act shall take effect on the first day
OF February next.
sEc. 8. All laws now in force in the Territory,
relative to strlys, are hereby repealed.
Approved, January l3, 1910.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

Terrain Jadic'at 0emency.-A very learned and
compassionate Judge in Texas, on passing sentence
on one John Jones, who had been convicted of muir
der, concluded his remarks as foows:-.'The fact
u.s. jones' shat the court did intend to order YOU
10 De executed before next spring, but the weather
is very cold--our Jail, unfortunately is in verv
bad condluon-much of the glass in the windows
is broken-the chmaeys are in such diapidated
SKATE that DO fire be mace to render YOUR apart
Eents comfortable; besides, owing to the GREAT
number OF prisoners not more than one blanket can
be allowed to each;--to sleep soundly and comfor-
'any' therefore, will be out of the question In con-
shueia'loh OF these circumstances, and wishing to
lessen your suffering as much as possible the CONT
IN the exercise Gifts humanity and compassion. do
hereby order you ts be executed tomorrow morn.
sng, as soon after breakfast may be convenient
90 the sheriff and agreeable to you
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

Accounts from abroad in almost every direction,
gree that the winter has set in this season early
and with more than common severity. 1t was pre-
dicted long before the arrival of the present winter
by persons who pretend to wisdom, in future matters
relating TO the weather, that the winter of lo42 8
would be one uncommonly severe-thus Tar the
prediction has been verified. We learn of a num-
Der of instances of persons frozen to death In No
vember of the present year, which is matter rath
er unprecedented at early period of the season
in this latitude. The Mississippi has been frozen
over at different places the present year, about SIX
weeks earlier than usual The Burlington Uowa }
Gazette, of tho 18th of November says, that the
Mississippi river is frozen over at that place, and
that the river in ordinary does not freeze
over before January. A Buffalo paper says that
upwards of 800 canal boats, heavily frghted for the
eastern market on the Erie Canal are bound up in
the canal by the ice; a great proportion of these
were loaded with flour and provisions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

For the benefit of those interested, we publish in
paper this week, the act in relation to strays.
BY reference to advertising CO lumns, it will
be perceived that there are an unusual number of
stray notices. 1t will be seen that the law makes
it necessary that the person who takes up stray,
should give public notice of the same in newspa-
per, provided one is published in the county, in or
der that he may obtain valid title to the property,
provided the owner does not appear
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

UFOur Territorial Legislature have adj
journed and the members have returned to
their homes. We have not the proceedings
up to the time Of adjournment, but learn
that resolution was adopted, requesting
John Tyler to remove James Duane Doty,
from the Office Of Governor of the Territory
of Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14
INDIAN A

The special election in Allen county, to
fill the vacancy in the assembly occasioned
by the death of NJ. S. Wins, democrat, is
said to have resulted in the election Of
Lewis G, Tompson, wing, by majority
of l66. The indianapolis Sentinel (dem
claims nevertheless Il tie on joint ballot,
leaving out of the question two contested
seats rs follows:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

Fire an the Astor House.-A fire broke
out In the rear part of the Aston House, n.
T., which was subdued with comparatively
little loss. The principal inconvenience
was to the inmates who appeared in various
costumes, males and females, from their
different lodging rooms, and who formed a
most molly group.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

The RULING PAssIoN.-A very old lady
who has been from her youth devoted
admirer Of the Statesman of Kentucky" on
reading Miler's prediction Of the general
smash in 1913, exclaimed, 81 knew it,;
always said some darned thing or other
would happen to prevent Clay's election"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

A Buffalo paper Of the lst inst says, that
it were confidently believed at Albany, at
the latest int ellegence, that the Governor
would not pardon Col. Webb.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

Il ratDa6lc Work, and liberal Act-The Hon.
Mr.. Wordsworth, of Geneseo, Livingston county.
has purchased eleven thousand copies of book.
entitled " The School-master and the School," by
DR., Potter, of Schenectady, and G B. Emmuson,
ESQ., OF Boston, tor the purpose of presenting a
copy TO each school district in this state.
The expense was about ten thousand dollars
The books will be ready for delivery in this county
in few weeks of which due notice will be given.
[Pougkepsie Tel
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

We learn from late accounts that the ship
Milwaukee will be totally lost-she had
already parted her timbers on the starboard
side, when last seen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

committee appointed by the legislature to in
vestgate the claims of John VI. Capron of Geneva
Walworth county, to a seat in the House of Rep
resentatives, reported that John NJ. Capron had
majority of votes over his opponent, and that he was
entitled to seat in the House. The report of the
committee was unanimously adopted. Col. Spoo-
ner who held the certificate of election in this ca sc
did not contest the seat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

Trial Of the Prize Fghters.-The Westchester
oyer and termner commenced its sittings at White
Plains on Monday-Judge Ruggles presiding As
ISOLATED with him are Judges Tompkins, Jay,
Lockwood and Nark.
Nothing had been done down to Monday after
noon beyond charging the grand jury, whose
prompt attention urged to the indictments
against the persons concerned in the prize fight
which resulted in the death of McCoy-one OF
which Is against Jas. Sullivan and eleven others,
for the riot and aiirsy, and the other against Lilly
and seventeen others, (most of them included in
she other indctment) for man slaug hter.
1t was expected that these cases would be imme
diately brought on Albany Argus
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14
SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1912.

WANTED-At this office on subscriptions for
the Telegraph, (if delivered soon) Flour, Butter,
Cheese, Lard Pork TdlLO,c, and Oats.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

The Baffalo Advertiser of the LIST inst
says, that no more boats will leave that
place for the west this season-Lake navi-
CATION maythere(ore be considered as closed
for the present.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

20 The Madisonidn says that there
will be no change in the Presidents Cabl-
net until after the adjournment OF Con-
gress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14
THE GONE MAN POWER

| In the year 1910, Oliver Cromwell was elected
to Parliament, from Cambray, by majority OF one
rote. THAT ONE VOTE, said Hampden, is brought
with more consequences to the British crown than
be computed The consequences whch
Hampden predicted were ultimately sanguinary
revolution, which brought Charles |, to the scat
fold.
In the wear 1863, the General Court of Massa.
chusetts, after much resistance, by the woe OF a
single member, ba nished Quakers from the province
under the penalty of death
The expedition in 1745. from New England
against Cape Breton, which gave peace to the world
was carried in the House OF Representatives OF
Massachusetts by one oOte.
In 1900, the vote of one man in the city of New
York in favor of Thomas Jefferson, made that great
man President of the United States, and defeated
John Adams.
The Jfrst Bank of the United States failed to be
re chartered by the of one man against 1t, the
casting vote of the Vice President.
The vote of one man-that man John G.. Cal
houn-had the effect of recalling MIR. Van Buren,
as Minister to England-and doubtless also contrl-
buted much to his subsequent elevation 10 the Pie
sdency.
In 1885, MARCUS MORTON was elected Governor
of Massa chusetts by the ballot of one man IN his
favor against Edward Everett.
In the same year the vote of one MN secured
llc ceClion oi T-tASioS Isooi W 'ic Aooh" vi ~"
York, and his own vote secured the asceGdency oil
the Wings for that entle session, IN the Legislature
If the I" Empire" state.
In 1871, the vote of one elected GEORGE
DARsIE to the Senate of Pennsy lvana, and his one
vote as Senator gave the Wings the preponderance
in that body throughout the entire session. Every
individual voter, who had deposited his ballot for
DARsIE, could claim the merit OF having saved the
Senate of that State to the Wings.
In August 1912, Tariff Bill for Revenue and
Protection to American Industry, passed Congress
by majority of one Uotci
Here is ample room for Mr.. Clay to dcclam with
all his acknowledged eloquence against the g ONE
MAN POWER !'-Harrisburgh Keystoae.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14
Albany Argus.
MASSACHUSETTS,

The result Of the Eection.--We have revised
our tables of the vote for Governor and give the
following as the closest approximation to the true
result which be made before the official canvass
takes place:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

% Hon. II. Crocker, will accept our
thanks for our Legislative documents.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

C. On Monday last, about sixty Potfo-
wattamic Indians, warriors, squaws, pap
pooses, &c. passed through this place on
their way to Wisconsin. They had been
taken from that Territory, in pursuance Of
a treaty, and located south of the Missouri
river, bat having brush with a neighbour
ing tribe of Indians, in which they lost fif-
teen or sixteen warriors, they determined
to return and ask permission to spend the
winter on their old hunting ground. They
appeared to be well fixed and for aught
We know, may be Washing,onians. as they
cncamped at the lower end of town the pre-
vious evening, none visited II at night, and
all passed through town in a quiet and
orderly manner, calling at no place for
whiskcy. -DL)mjnyion Hacu Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

OTIss probably not generally known to the peo-
pie of this and the adjoining counties, that Fur
MACE is now in full blast in this village, where
ry variety of castings which may be required for
any kind OF machinery or other purpose in the wes-
tern country can be obtained on short notice. As
this is thu only establishment of the kind present
IN this section of country it will doubtless prove
matter of great convenience to a considerable ex-
tent OF territory, which now be accommodated
in this line of business. Mr.. Rogers, the proprie-
tor, has on hand large stock of Lehgh Coal and
pig iron, and will be able to answer orders to any
reasonable extent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

~ The New York and Albany papers contain
a correspondence between Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr.
Horn of Philadelphia. Mr. Van Buren, expresses
himself in relation to the Presidency in his usual
dignfed and modest manner. If the democratic
party desire him to take nomination for the Pres
idency he is ready to take it and will cheerfully
inconsistent with his former positions. At the same
time MIR. Van Buren, says he never could consent
to seek nomination, as in his opinion the presi-
dency is station to which the people claim the
privilege of seeking out for themselves the ncum-
bent more particularly than ony other in their gift;
that any who aspres to it will find his prospects
rather injured than advanced by opportunities
The state of New York will be glad to give her
voice again for her "iavorite son. both in the
national convention and in the electoral congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

A destructive fire occurred at Buffalo on Sunday
the Goth ult Eleven buildings were consumed
among which were the Ra,hbun buildings.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

The Vermont Legislature has refused, by a vote
OF 1903 to So, to charter another bank in that state
ny the name of the Ascutney Bank
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

The Mary Rogers Mystery we believe
will ere long be revealed. The nves,iga-
tons of the last week have led to suspicion
that more is known b. those who arc known
than has met the public eye. In the in
vestigatons TO be conducted we are aware
that i will be impossible to have them pub
lie, as a publication OF what is known at
present would either defeat than forward
the ends OF justice. Number of persons
hitherto unsupported, will be arrested -
The opinion with many is that the death
Of Mary Rogers took place in the house of
Mrs. Loss, in consequence of the use of
some mcnical means for procuring oborl-
ion, on or about the 23lh Of July, 1871.
We have full faith in the discovery OF the
perpetrators ofthe act OF murder. 1t would
be ar exception to almost every fact TO sup
pose that the guilty can escape.-Erpress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14

Ma Profit S OPINION OF SHE WHIGS.-Gcorge
H. Profit, member of Congress from Indiana, on
the 2ist ult. wrote letter to the editor of the Ev
ansvle Journal, in which he announced his inten-
ton of addressing the people of his district, at Ev
ansve, on the Both ult. and proving the following
facts:
"That the Goth Congress has been thus far spent
by the ultra Wing party in president making, to the
detriment of the pubic interest, and to the injury
of the national character.
That the Wing party, as represented in the 9th
Congress, is Incapacted to legislate for the bene
fits of the people of America, and that a full and
fair trial of twelve months has given lamentable
proof of that incompetency.
That the Wing party IN Congress attempted and
have IN a great measure succeeded, in converting
the Halls of the National Councils into mere party
caucus chambers, proscrlptlve alike of freedom of
thought or independence of action.
That the wing party, as represented in Congress
have openly declared war upon the most salutary
provisions and safeguard of the Constitution of the
United States, and have avowed their hatred OF
that Constitution, bequeathed to by Wash
lngton and the sages of the revolution.
That the Wing party in Congress have attempt
ed to exercise powers at variance with every prn-
ciple of free government, and expressly forbidden
by that constitution it SO anXious wishes to alter
or Destroy
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-14
THE NEW RHODE ISLAND CHARTER

THE NEW RHODE ISLAND CHARTER
The Providence Express, leading organ of the
suffrage party in Rhode Island, does not hesitate
to its preference for the old charter of King
Charles, rather than the new constitution rendered
TO the people by the Algerines. lis reasons are
chiefly these:-
That it establishes system Of representation in
the senate, unequal, that less than one quarter
of the inhabitants of the state will elect considcra
BILE majority of the Senator's
That though there may be partial offset to this
in the proposed rule Misrepresentation in the House.
yet that some towns are extravagantly over repre-
sented, and others extravagantly under represen
ted
That the combined inequality of representation
in the two houses Gas figures will show) puts the
power of the state into the hands of about ono third
of the qualified voters-and
That this system never be changed ''without
The vote in each house, of majority of all the men,
bers of each twice elected to each-twice obtained
in each" and then sanctioned by three ffths of the
electors of the state.
These are some of the objections taken by the
suffrage party to the new constitution framed by
their Algerne oppressors, to say nothing of the dis
tinction which it seeks to perpetuate between ma
tive and adopted citizens, and the property qualifi
cation, which IT exacts of the adopted and the col
ored citizen Is 1t to be wondered at that the suf-
trage party prefer living under the old Royal char
ter few years longer, rather that recognize by any
act of theirs, the authority of the trainers of such IN
Instrument
Albany Argus.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
THE LONE INDIAN.

For many returning autumn, lone lndi-
an was seen standing at the consecrated
spot, once dear to him. Just thirty years
after the death Of Soonsectah, he was no.
ticed for the last time. His step was firm
and his figure eject, though he seemed old
and wayworn. Age had not dmed the fire
of his eye, but an expression of deep mel
ancholly had settled on his brow. 1t was
eagle of the Mohawks! He came to lie
down beneath the broad oak, which shad-
owed the grave OF the Sunny-eye. Alas!
the white mans axe had been there. The tree
he planted was dead; and the vine, which
had leaped so vigorously from branch, to
branch, now yellow and whitening, was
falling to ground. A deep groan burst
from the soul Of the savage. For thirty
wearisome years, he had watched that oak,
with Its twining tendrils. They were the
only things left in the wide world for him
10 love, and they were gone! lie looked
abroad. The hunting land Of his tribe was
changed, like its chiellain. no light ca
noe now shot down the river, like bird
upon the wing. The laden boat of the
white man now broke its smooth surface.
The Englishman's road wound like SER
pent around the banks of the Mohawk;
and iron hoois had Sc beaten down the war
path, that a hawks eye could not discover
the Indian track. The last wigwam was
destroyed! and the sun looked down upon
the spot he had visited only by stealth,.du'
ring thousands of moons. The few remain
ing trees, clothed in the fantastic mourn
ing of autumn; the long line OF heavy
clouds, melting away before the evening
sun; and the distant mountains seen through
the blue mist of departing twilight, alone
remained as he had seen them in his boy
hood. All things spoke sad language &c
the heart of the desolate Indian. "Yes'
said he, the young oak and the vine are
| like the Eagle and the Sunny eye. They
are cut down and trampled on. The leaves
are falling and the clouds are scattering
like my people, wish could once mor'
see the trees standing thick as they dl'
when my mother held me to her bosom ant
sung the warlike deeds Of the mohawks."
A mingled expression of grief and ange
passed over his face as he watched loade
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
FAYETTE, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, Is4a.

boat in its passage across the stream-"The
white man carries food 10 his wife and little
children, and he finds them in his home said
he. "Where is the squaw and the papoose
Of the red man? They are herer' AS he
spoke; he fixed his eyes thoughtfully upon
the grave. After a gloomy silence, he a.
cain looked around the fair scene, with a
wondering and troubled gaze. ''The pale
face may like it" murmered he, "but an In.
dian cannot die here in peace" So saying
he broke his bowstrng, snapped his arrow,
threw them on the burial place of his faith
ers and departed forever.