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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-25
For RAITIMORE

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board - Losers WhaIf,or 10 ''' "
NH . JAMES FISHER a SON.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

mould their minds to absolute submission,
and fit them to be slaves-slaves to the ca
price, the generosity, the sensibility of man.
Ladies Lteraturen The very name i'm
plies what all ladies ought to despise-for
where the distinction of sex is introduced
into intellectual productions, no one can
doubt that it is for the purpose of recon-
mending something silly, frivolous or infe-
rior. 1t is the same in education. 'Fe-
male Education!p Is there any sea in
knowledge? Is there any s1r in soul! In
science! In art! Then why this absurd
distinction, but for the purpose of degra-
ding! And it does produce this effect.
Degradation is the consequence. We have
puerility introduced into every thing de-
signed for the Improvement or amusement
of females, and in this cruel manner their
thraldom to Pagan customs is perpetuated.
Women and Wine continue TO be assoc-
ated. Venus is still a companion of Bac-
chus.-[ Evening Journal.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1912.

The publication day of the Telegraph has been
changed from Wednesday to Tuesday. We make
this change in publication day for the purpose
of accommodating large number of our Western
subscribers, who are subject to much inconveni-
ence in obtaining the Telegraph within reasona-
BILE time after its publication. Although this change
in the time of issuing our paper does not accommo-
date itself to the arrival and departure of the mails
well we could wish, nevertheless it is the best
that can do while the present mail arrange
ments exist The mail routes as they at present
exist in this portion of the Territory awkwardly
conrived-the routes west of u.s. ntersect each 9th
without any apparent design to serve public
venience. We hope that some change for the bet
ter will be effected soon
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

The point of order was that petitions had
precedence, and was the first business in
order. 1t was contendud that the States
should be called upon for petitions by states
the reply was. that no committee had been
appointed, and that, therefore, no petitions
could be referred.
Mr.. Wise contended that committees
were always constituted.
The Speaker overruled the point Of or
der. Mr.. Wise dissented from the decision
of the Chair, but would not appeal.
Mr.. Adams contended that his motion
was in order; and that petitions had prece-
dence of all other business.
By the rule in force memorials from a
large section of country. and large class
Of persons could not be received Mr.. Ad-
ans testifies his readiness to have the ques-
ton taken at once, and without debate
Mr. WsllaT, Of Ohio, then moved that
the motion to reacind be laid upon the ia
bic,
Mr.. Mathiot of Ohio called for the yeas
and nays, which were ordered, The vote
was s. in the affirmative, and 90 in the
negative.
DEATH OF MR.. WILLIAMS, OF MD.
Mr.. John Thompson Mason of Md. then
rose and announced the death of his col
league, Mr.. Williams, after which the Gus
tomary resolutions were adopted to go into
mourning for thirty days by wearing Grape
upon the left arm.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

INDIAN Massive learn that six Spa
nlsh saddles and some tobacco, together
with two or three saddles, were recently
found by some hunters near the mouth of
the Des M"ines. 1t was thought, from APP
pearances, that some hunters were waylaid
by some Indians and perhaps murdered
1t could not have been by the Sacs and
Foxes. Some think it may have been the
Winnebagoes. Nothing has yet been
heard of the owners of the saddles, and no
one can tell where they could have come
from. We should receive all such reports
with great caution, remembering the false
reports brought in last year about Rabbit,
Jones & Co. who went from this place.
They are out again on q similar expedition,
bat these saddles did not belong to them.
We further learn that the great prairie
near or on he Neutral Ground, has been
burnt over the past season. This is an an
usual occurrence. Rare sport for hunters
may be found there next spring. as the
Butlalos will come in to luxurate on the
tender grass, in great numbers
Iowa Hawkeye
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT.

The report Of the Post Master General
is document OF business Xix G character,
bat owing TO lis length we do not deem il
advisable to transfer it entire to our col
umns. The report gives IL favorable cyhi-
bit OF the finances of the Post Office De-
Partment-durinG the past year there has
been expended for the mail service 81 235-
OIL III, and there has been received during
the same period 81 SAG 245 IL from post
ages and fines The balance in favor of
the Department is therefore S3l1,l9i OF.
This balance, however, is not an actual
surplus revenue, for there are outstanding
claims against the Department, sufficient
in the opinion of the Post Master General
to absorb it. The actual income of the
department, however, has been equal to
the expenditures during the current year.
This is the first time during n number of
years past, that the income Of this depart
ment of the government has been sufficient
to meet its expenses.
hC ICPoit recommends Il Curtallfnent oil
the tranking privileges; the abuse Of this
privilege has become SO extensive as to op-
crate seriously upon the prosperity Of the
department. The whole number of free
letters sent through the Post Office annual
ly is about three millions; assuming fifteen
cents as the average rate Of each of these
letters, four hundred and fifty thousand dC,&~,
lars would be the amount
The report says that reduction Of let
ter postage is loudly called for by the peo-
pie, and that but little doabt exists that
such reduction might be made with advan-
tage to the department and the public, pro-
vided the present evils of the franking pr-
vilege were remedied, and were railroads
restricted to a reasonable charge by some
law of Congress for carrying the nails
The whole length Of mail roads in the I.
States is l49, 1872 miles-of this length of
mail road O9l miles is railroad transport
taions. One forty-eighth part of The whole
number Of miles traversed by the mails IS
railroad transportation: yet this one forty
eighth COSTS IT.. c>enlh of the whole sum
required for carrying the mails in the u
States.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
Iowa Hawkeye.
VIRGINIA DUTIEs.-The authorities q

VIRGINIA DUTIEs-The authorities Of
Virginia are now exacting on eli vessels
bound to New York, which put into their
waters, a sum of money varying from three
to ten dollars. This is the result of the
controversy with Gov. Seward. The COL
lector of the port of Norfolk has fast sail
ing vessels with which he boards all YES
sells passing ont of Chesapeake Bay, whe-
Their they anchor or not. Vessels driven
in by stress of weather are compelled to
pay. 1t is exceedingly wrong and vexa-
tious business, and ought to be taken into
consideration by the proper authorities at
once, and the matter set at right. 1t will
breed difficulty, if persisted in.-[N. Y.
Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

The Legislature of Tennessee has passed law
allowing debtors against whom judgment is obtain
ed, stay of eight months. The policy of such
extension laws are justly questionable. The debt
or is exhonorated from paying a demand tor linn
tied season, with the view of saving him from en-
barrassment and pecuniary distress, while the
rights OF the c'editor are disregarded. The con-
tracts between debtors and creditors are Of mutual
character, and IN majority of cases among the or
binary business affairs of men, the creditor is as
likely to suffer from the non- fument of contract,
as is the debtor when compelled to discharge his
obligation All legislation therefore, in relation to
debts contracted, tends to the injury of one of the
parties nearly in the proportion that the other
is benefited
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
usurpaton is so fragrant, his nknssS is certainly


commendable.
ToRR1co is scarcely yet forty years old, which is
the minimum age required by the constitution for
eligibility to the Presidency. He IS a soldier OF
fortune; yet his rebellion, unlike most of the mill
tary commissions in these countries, was yet ION the
9TH Sept. unstaned by blood He is even cove
tous of a reputation for magnanimity and modera-
ton: the Ex-President and members of Council,
whom he had imprisoned, were liberated after
few days: But he seems to fear the lntrlgues OF
PERSONS less than the influence of the Press; for he
has inereicted the publication of all Newspapers,
except Ell Peruans, sem-weekly sheet issued
from the Palace.
At our departure from Lima, 9TH Sept, political
affairs were apparently tranquil thee; but it was
the calm which presages storm: the military COM
pletely ovesawe the civic pottion of communry.--
Torrico having secured every department or the
Government in the hands of his partzans and crea-
lures, assembled his forces and marched interior
and news was daily expected of conflict between
the armies of La Fuenta and Torrco: she contest
may be obstinate and bloody; yet MOI unfrequcatly
during these civil wars, the meeting of the armies
of the begerent chieftains is bloodess, -negh
bors, and even relatives found in opposite
ranks; and instead of meeting in deadly strife.
they salute each other with fraternal embrace:
when the Chiefs either accommodate their preten-
sions, one or the other takes to his heels, and
quits the country, until some new turn of the pot
ical wheel shall have increased the chances of gra-
tfying his aspirations
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

DREADFUL DIsAsTER.-A melancholy
accident, says the New Orleans Bee, oc-
Cured day or two ago on the sugar plan
tation Of Mr.. Rixner, Of the parish of ST..
Charles. In consequence of some neglecl
on the part OF the negro engineer, the boi-
lers OF the sugar house exploded, tearing
away the timbers, and destroying the build
ing in which they stood. Five negro hands
were killed upon the spot; sixth died in
a few hours after the accident Three or
four others escaped with only a few incon-
siderable wounds and bruises.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

HARD TIMES-CHEAP LIVING. - The
Bellevile (lll.) Advocate says the best
four years old cattle are purchased in large
numbers at from SIS to $3.50 per head
Corn commands from 10 to II cents per
bushel, and dull at that. Wheat, fair rates,
at 35.
The six persons saved from the Mil
waukee, have arrived at Detroit. Their
names are John Campbell, John Byron,
II. Sandtord, VIM. Bourne, and VIM. Ro-
berts. Her cargo is all saved. Some so
or 60 barrels of flour are damaged.
The vessel is a total wreck,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

The following letter received at this Office
last week. The author is Col. PHILo WHITE, who
is in the United States service, the Ship Dale,
and who has recently visited several OF the South
American States. Col. White was formerly edi-
tor of the State paper in North Carolina.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
The editor Of the Michigan Wing, is

The editor Of the Michigan Wing, is a
queer fellow. He is at present in jail, and
his editorial head is embelished with close
grated window, whilst all his articles are
dated {" in Jail" For all that, he keeps in
good spirit, and depends on no man: for he
says:
LAS for ourself we expect no bail; but
we will not repine. Instead of writing
nights, after having worked hard all day.
we now have the whole time. We hope
to see our friends any time they are dis
posed to call, and any testimony of their
regard, will be gratefully received"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

Gov. Doty apparently alarmed at the position
which he recently assumed towards the legislature
has issued pamphlet entitled, Communication
Of the governor of Wisconsin, as one of the branch
es Of the LEGISLATURE the Congress of the United
States, in rela ton the right of the Legislature
hold session on the first Monday Of December
1872"
His Exceency in this communication attempts
to show by kind of logic not comprehensive to
us that there have been nne distinct sessions ofthe
legislature, since territorial organization, com
mencing with the session of October %, 1886
The law of Congress allows IS days to a legisla-
tive session. Whenever the legislature has Deem
ed 1t advisable to occupy only part Of the 10 days
at one sitting and adjourn for short period to hold
out the remainder; the Governor calls this procc-
dure holding distinct sessions, under the me ming
OF the law and accordingly numbers them as such
HIS Excelency assumes this ground for the pur-
p,se Of strengthening his position relative to the in
tended application Of the 500 0)0, appropriated at
the last session of Congress fox this Tcrrtorv.-
Gov. Doty strives hard to make in appear that the
appropriation made in May last, was intended to
apply to the paying Of arrearages, instead of The
expenses o: a legislative session, the present win
ter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

We omitted to mention in our notice Of
Legislative proceedings. in previous num-
bers of the Telegraph, that both houses adj
Journed to meet again on the last Monday
in January next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

The late storm extended to Boston,
Thirty-three vessels were more or less in.
jured by it.
SNow.-The mails beyond Pittsburgh.
were detained three days by the snow on
the mountains.
SUIcIDE.-A young man, Francis Jack
son, recently killed himself at Gardiner.
Mass, in consequence of the rejection by a
lady Of his addresses.
BIBLE CHRISTIANS There is a numerous
sect in Philadelphia, bearing this name
They believe that the word Adam in the
bible signifies mankind generally and not
one man.
CoNsPIRAcY.-It is said that there has
been conspiracy to murder the Emperor
of Russia and the King of Prussia at St.
Petersburgh, and that it was nearly car
ried into effect.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

George M'Duflie has been elected nv IT,,
Legislature Of South Carolina. U. S. Sem
tor, to supply the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation Of Senator Preston.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

A new paper has been started at Chicago
entitled the Chicago Repubiican;-it takes
middle ground in politics.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

The thermometer stood at IL below O. in this
village on the morning of Friday last Thus far
the winter has been one OF more than ordinary Sc
verity.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

SENTENCES OF THE PRIZE FIGHTERS
On Saturday, the prize fighters were sem
fenced us follows: Jas. Sullivan, 2 years
State prison !; John McCleester, months
in Jail, $500 fine; Geo. Kensett, months
in Jail. 5000 fine; Watson Simmons, 5
years State prison; and Albert Hamilton,
) years State prison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

Inc PRESIDENTS message was delivered at the
capitol at Washington, on Wednesday the 9TH inst
at IL clock NJ 1t reached this place on Friday
10 at y T. MA little more than nine DAYS from
Washington City to Southport.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
TWENTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.
MOSDav Doc

MONDAi, Zee. y, 1917.
The third session of the twenty-seventh
Congress convened to-day, in conformity
with tho Constitution of the United States.
No quorum being present, no commune
cation could be received from the House of
Representatives.
Mr.. Huntington, Of Connecticut said
that the lateness Of the hour precltilcd the
possibility of quorum for the dav. He
would, therefore, move an adjournment
The motion was put and carried
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..
At twelve o'clock, exactly. the Sneaker
took the Chair, and called the House to
order.
The Clerk then called the roll and one
hundred and seventy-fve members answer
ed TO their names.
Mr.. Cushing then moved the usual reso.
lutlons Tor communicating to the Senate
the fact of the House being in session with
a quorum-for the appointment of Joint
committee, 10 wait on the President to in
form him that the two Houses were ready
to receive any communication from him
and for fixing the daily hour of meeting at
twelve o'clock-all of which were adopted
without delay.
Resolutions were also adopted, to fur
nsh the members with usual number of
newspapers; to appiont q joint committee on
the library, &c.
REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPT LAW.
MIR. Everett, of Vermont, gave notice
that on tomorrow; or on the first opportu-
nifty which should be afforded, he would
ask leave to introduce bill to repeal the
Bankrupt Law.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
Fir. Adams gave notice of bis intention
to submit the following resolution, viz:
Resolved, that the Dist rule for conduc-
ting business in this House, in the follow
ing words; g No petition. memorial, reso-
luton or other paper. praying the Adolf
ton of slavery in the District of Columbia,
or any State or Territory, or the slave
trade between the States or Territ cries of
the United States in which it now exists.
shall be received by this House, or enter
tanned in any way Whatever be and the
same is hereby repealed.
Mr.. Wise objected to the reception of the
resolution.
The Speaker said that the standing rule
disposed Of it for the present, as notice was
required to be given to introduce a propo-
stion to amend the rules of the House.
Mr.. Wise persisted in his objection; and
he wished TO be informed whether it was
in order to give notice Of the time?
The Speaker replied in the affirmative.
Mr.. Wise inquired whether this notice
would take precedence Of the other orders
Of the House.
The Speaker was understood to say that
il would
Mr.. Johnson, Of Maryland, desired to
know whether the resolution was suscenti-
bic of amendment, and whether il was now
before the House for consideration?
The Speaker informed the gentleman
that it was mere notice.
And the conversation here terminated.
The Clerk having returned from the
Senate with the information that no QUO
rum was present in that body, the House
then adjourned.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
TUESDAY December 6, 1912.
SENATE.

The Senate was called to order at the
usual hour. But three additional Senators
had arrived, Messrs Crittenden. Morehead
and Smith of Conn. Mr.. Smith was una
bic to be present, and without him there
were but twenty-six Senators, one short of
quorum present.
1t was intimated that no quorum was in
the city, whereLpon the Senate adjourn
ed, and OF course with the understanding
that no message was TO be delivered to day
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House having been called to order,
Mr.. VIM. Cost Johnson gave notice of his
intention TO introduce Bill for the relief
OF the several States and Territories of the
Union. The motion was entered upon the
Journal.
ABOLITION.
Mr.. Adams, agreeably to notice given
yesterday, chilled up his motion TO rescind
the twenty-first rule of the House bv which
all Abolition petitions are laid upon the ia
BILE.
While Mr.. Adams was upon the floor
Mr.. Wise rose to a question of order. and
contended that other business had prece-
dence.
The Speaker overruled the point Of or.
der.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

A strong effort will be made during the
present session Of Congress to procure the
repeal of the Bankrupt Law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27
CONGRESS-.

We shall endeavor to keep our readers advised
from week to week, during the session of Congress
of its most important transactions. Among the
most prominent measures which will be acted upon
is the Exchequer recommended by the President.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

Hurry CLAY--Judging from the indications
manifested by the public press in various quarters
Is hardly probable that Henry Clay will be can
didate for the next presidency. Since the late cleo
tons have been held and their results known, the
tone OF the press has materially changed, the peo-
pie have spoken in such emphatic language at the
ballot box, condemnatory to the claims of Clay to
the presidency, that it is almost presumptious to ex
pect his success. The New Hampshire Courier, a
strong and Influential Wing paper says, 81, is
madness in tn Wings to persist in supporting Mr..
Clay Other Wing papers in New England have
given expressions no less hostile to any further at
tempt to place Mr.. Clay before the people as cam
dldate. In the West the same feeling of despond-
ency prevails. The Galena Gazette, decided
Wing paper admits there is no probability in the
election of Henry Clay TO the next presidency AL
most every mail brings expressions of similar
character, and strong disposition is evinced to
find out some other and more available candidate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-12-27

The Wing papers appear to be greatly concerned
in regard to division of the Democratic party re-
lative to the candidate for The next President Van
Bnren, Calhoun, Johnson, Cass, Benton &c &c
represented unyieding in their claims and as
being determined to place their names before the
people at the next Presidential campaign These
presses pretend 10 far more WISDOM and to know
much more of the secret determinations of these
men with regard to urging their claims than is I'M
derstooi by the Democratic party. Although each
of these distinguished individuals doubtless has ar
dent supporters, yet there Is not a shadow of evd
that either will force his claims upon the Amer
lean people without the expressed approval ola Ma
tlonal convention All this apparent soliciuie and
concern on tie part of The Wings, designed to Gre
ate impressions of false kind, will have but little
avail in mpairng the confidence of the Dem
ocraic party in its future prospects of success -
One might suppose that the Wing party had enough
to do, to collect their scattered forces since
the great dispersons in the late political contests
without besowing so much solctude upon the
prospective divisions of the Democratic party.