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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
HORRlD MURDER

We have been kindly favored by a
gentleman ofths city wilha copy Of letter
dated Windsor, Vt. June 4lh, giving the
following particulars Of q tragical occur
renee in that place:
GA shocking affair to,k place in our
village on Thursday last. An lrlShman at
work in the field Of Maj Pcl,cs, attacked q
son Of his and colored boy. with Il hoe,
breaking their skulls in different places,
and managing them in Il most horrld man
ncr. He left them for dead, and made his
escape, it is supposc'. by swimming the
river. The people Of this and The ne gh"
bouring towns. have been ia active pnrsuit
eyer since, but as yet without success. We
hope he will be taken to-day, as they have
turned out en- massc, on both sides Of the
river. The colored boy "a years old) can
not live, and doubts arc entertained as TO
the other, (13.). Their beads are literally
cut TO pieces there is great excitcment"
Boston Mail.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

A dreadful murder was committed in the village
of Bellevue, Ohlo few days since, by young
man named George Thomas, a servant in hotel
at that place Thomas had been paying his ad
dresses to Miss Humber, servant IN he same
hotels but had been rejected He enraged
and declared that but himself should possess
her. He accordingly loaded hs<rifie with bali,
Piled hmsey ariM hqaor, (ior when he was sober
he said lie could not commit the deed, and entered
the kitchen, where he found the girl alone. He
leveled his rife at her and drew the trigger three
times, i.li without success; the girl fell upon her
knees and Bcgged for mercy, bnt the wretch made
another attempt to fire. again he failed, when the
girl attempted to escape from the room. Thomas
then fired, and the contents of the rifle entered tie
breast of the girl, killing her instantly. The Inn
dercr was arrested and is in custody-he has shce
attenpte. 10 take poison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

AGRICULTURE.--The editor Of tho Gin
cinat;i Chronicle gathers from the slatis-
tics of Agriculture furnished by the Gene
raj Government, the following Interesting
facls:-
l. That wheat, oats, rye. Indian corn,
potatoes, hay and tobacco, are ralscd in
every State and Territory in the Union.
2. That barley is raised In all except
Louisiana.
3. That buckwheat is raised in all en-
cept Louisiana and Florida.
4. That New Eng gland, New York,
New Jersey, ennsyIvania, Michigan,
Ohio and Wisconsin do not raise cotton.
5. That the States which do not raise
cotton, together with Delaware, Maryland
and Indiana do not raise rice.
g. That every State and Territory ex-
ce2t Iowa, does raise silk.
That every State except Delaware,
makes sugar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
Var WIN CAina.-The unrigh,cous

War WiM China.-The unrightcous
war which England is now carrying en-
| against the Chinese finds detcstation among
her own people as well as abroad. The
London Times in mentioning the Fact that
opium is selling freely alcng the coast Of
China, and the profits upon /, are such as
! will enable the Hon Company TO delray at
least one-half Of The expenses of the ex-
petition 10 China, says
s.Wc have succeeded in fastening upon
China that immoral trade for the love Of
which we have sacrificed so much credit.
And, after picking quarrel with an inde-
pendent na'ion iof attempting in their own
WI, "a put down notoriously illegal and
perniciouS traffic, we are in he coure of
the ouarrei-~..:rsi 10 exact compensation
from our own srnnsscrs; next, against all
law and morality. to enforce the restora-
ton of this smuggling; snd having so zen
abled the Hon. Company 10 de.ray at least
one half the expenses Of war, awe are
finally, we suppose, TO make the Chinese
Government pay US a(rcsh the whole OF
these expenses, in consideration Of having
been coerced into the permission o. that
which it was not only lis right but its duty
to prevent"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

RETCHS OF THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION
U. 5. Corvette Vincennes, flag ship of the explo-
ring expedition, which sailed from the United States
on the 18Th of August, 1888, arrived at New York
on Friday last, after absence of nearly four years
during which time the different vessels have sailed
distance OF four hundred thousand miles. The
objects for which this expedition was fitted out are
sad to have been fully attained, ard the various
discoveries made, will prove Of great service the
mariner, as well as the community at large. Seve-
raj reefs shoals and islands laid down in the charts
have been carefully looked for and found to have
no existence. The principal groups of Islands in
the Pacific Ocean have been visited examined and
surveyed, and friendly intercourse establishe
with the natives, and punishment inflicted in som
where citizens have been murdered i
cold blood. One of the chiefs of the Fegee Island
who was concerned in numbering the crew of tn.
brig Charles Daggert, of Salem, and afterward.
eating their bodies, is brought to this country pr
soner.
A large portion of thc Oregon Territory and Up
per California, including the Columbia and Sacra
mento rivers has been examined and surveyed ant
accurate maps OF the several rivers, sounds har
bors, coasts, &c, have been prepared, which vii
put our government IN possession of much valuable
Information relative to this hitherto little known
territory.
Various experiments of an interesting character
have been made during the voyage with the mag
ncic appa ratus, &c.
The position assigned TO several Islands on the
charts have been found to be incorrect, and some
others not laid down have been discovered.
AT one OF the Islands which they visited the ma
tiycs fell down to worship them, having evidently
never before met with any more civilized being
than themselves.
Large collections of plants, &c. have been made
which arc said to be very valuable.
Although the officers and men have been exposed
TO every variety ofclmate, yet their general health
has been remarkably good. But Officer ana
eight men have died of disease during the whole
crulse.-Nc,o London Gaz
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

ALONE ON THE OcEAN.-The Newburypor Her
aid says that the brig James Caskic, Captain Pills
bury, arrived at that port from Cadz, picked up
ndrfl in an open boat on the about 100 miles
from Cape ST. Vincent, without oar rudder, pro-
vision or water, young Portuguese, about Is years
old. His only aid was broken spar, used as a
mast, with an old piece of canvass attached He
was taken on board, in nearly starving condition
When discovered ii was blowing quite fresh, the
brig being under two reefed topsais, and in the
course of the night II blew a hard gale. when, but
for the provdcniial rescue the lad would have been
lost. Being unable to speak at all in English, he
cannot give any account of himself to the people on
board.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
AN INTREPID WOMAN:

+. A French paper says tha, an honorary
medal, with diploma Of Sanycteur, hax
been awarded by the International Ship
wreck Socic,y.,o MadnmoiselIe 4 Dallarnie
ct Biarfisz. in the vicins'y Of Bnyonnc, for
her noble and croiccom!uct In the win
ter OF 1889, a hghtcr of Nantes was dashed
on The rocks with terrible forge. A crowd
collected 90 the shore, bot no person would
venture 10 The relief Of The sailors, who
where c'inging 10 The sinking vessel. What
no man would risk attempting Il weak wo-
man boldly undertook. She sc;zed rope
threw herself into The raging sea, and
after numerous failures at last succeed, d
in swimming TO tho vessel. At iha, mo-
ment of her arrival. the captain, who was,
holding on, found his strength give way.
and fell into the sea. She caught him as
he rose to the surface and bore him
to land before life was extinct. Such con-
duct in man would have been admirablc-
bat in Woman il was sublime.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

GPThe N. Y. Correspondent Of the
Philadelphia. North American says-Among
the persons who came home in the Explor-
ing Expedition is the famous Robinson,
who was tried for the murder Of Ellen
Jewett some years ago.
FWe understand that a splendid war
steamer. TO be named the Chippewa, is
now upon the stocks at Kingston. Her
burthen is 700 tons, and she will carry
TWO long S2s and four 80 FOUNDERS.
Montreal Herald.
The Hamburg sufferers The Germans
OF New-York have transmitted by the
British Queen $4,000 for the relief OF
their suffering brethren Of Hamburg.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

CoNcREss This body has now been in session
about seven months, the rate of eight dollars per
day to each member During this period what
has been accomplished, TO which men of any party
can refer with feelings of triumph and satisfaction?
What party will venture to applaud the transac-
tons of the last seven months in Congress7 The
Democratic party certainly will not for the little
that has been done, has been mostly repugnant to
democratic principles, moreover, the democratic
party have the satisfaction of knowing, that they
are not responsible for the doings of the majority in
Congress, the majority were not elected by their
suffrages, but the majority stand before the people
the accredited agents of the whig party. Before
the election last year the people were fattered with
promises of relief, if change of administration
was effected; these specious promises were unfortu
nately too much needed; change in the admins
tration was the consequence, but with that change
came not the promised relief. A portion of the
wings attribute the failure to treachery in their
ranks, while others strenuously assert their meas
ures of substantial relief in embryo, and will
ho o.rr;.o into effect before the adjournment OF
Conc,sss How much confidence may be placed
in these heralds of prospective good, the little time
that remains for the closEg up OF he present ses'
sion must determine.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

EXPULSION OF JEws.-We copy the following an
nounccment from a Paris paper Gle Commcrce) of
the 7h MAY. Piedmont is Province of Sardinia,
of which Charles Albert is the present King:
We are informed that Charles Albert, King of
Piedmont is about TO take measure worthy of the
worst times of The middle ages. This is, TO order
le expulsion of the Israelites from the city o. Sa
%onla on three days notice, and the collecting OF
chem within OF the dirticst streets of Genoa,
which would thus have its Gheto, united as these
cxles would be with The lsraeli,cs who already in
habit The latter CITY,"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

We learn from Mexico, via Charleston, that Pre-
sdent Santa Ana had given official notice to all
Mexican Ministers and Consuls, in Europe and
America, with intent for them to make the same
known 10 all other Governments, that he has re-
leased oil citizens of other countries than Texas
who were taken IN the Santa Fee Expedition, an
act OF phantrophy, and through respect to their Sc
veral Governments but that, hereafter, all persons
Of all nations taken in arms in the ranks of the Tex
ians shall be vigorously subjected TO the laws of war;
MS Texans.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

MORMON PoLrrIcs.-The people of the Mormon
faith held general meeting Nauvoo on the 9th
u, for the purpose ofconsiderng their future
with respect to political action. Joe Smith pres.
ded at the meeting. 1T resolved that a full
tickle: be nominated for the ensuing election, to be
selected entirely (if we understand the resolutions
correctly from the decples of the Mormon creed
Sidney Rigdon and Orson Pratt, were nominated
for representatives to the Legislature.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
The Steamboat Illinois on her last downward
trip took large quantity of lead from this place.
SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATION.

SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATION.
The sabbath schools OF this village, will celebrate
the coming 4th Of July in the following order:-
The Teachers and Scholars of the respective
schools, will assemble at the academy at half past
nine clock in the forenoon, where procession
will be formed under the direction of G. II. Steb-
bins Marshal of the day, and marched accompanied
with music, to place to be selected by the com
mitee; after which the following exercises will be
had, r. III. Demng President of the day presiding:
1st. Prayer by Rev. Rhv. M. P. Kinney, chaplain
of the day. end Singing by the juvenile choir,
under the direction of N. Dye. Sd. Reading of the
declaration of Independence, by G.. Bennett, Esq.
4th. Singing. 9Th. Short addresses by Messrs.
Lathrop, Harvey, Frank, Jillson, and Aianson.-
9TH. partaking of refreshments. After which the
procession will again be formed--marched to the
Academy and dismissed.
COMMITTEE OF LADIES TO sUPERINrEHD REFRESH
MEsTs.- Mrs. l.. A. Matby, MIS-. r. B. Towslce,
Miss Mary B. Hale Mrs. F. A. Marshall, Mrs d.
Crost, Miss E. Sisson.
Leader of Instrumental Music 20. Foster.
J. r. PHELPS, Oh.
J. M. STRIKER. Sec.
lima III
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
TARIFF.

Three distinct bills on the subject of the Tariff,
are under discussion in committee of the whole on
the state of the Union. LIST. The Bill from the
committee of ways and means, proposing to raise
a tariff for the purposes of revenue. 2. The Bill
from the committee of manufactures which propo-
ses tariff for the purpose of protection. g. A Bill
In the shape of minority report from the commit
tee on manufactures, which claims to be subs;i.
ture for the former two. Which of these Bills
will succeed is matter of mere conjecture; the
Albany Argus thinks that the probabilities are in
favor of the Bill proposing Tariff for the purposes
of revenue
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

T-E CRops The w heat in Western
New York never looked better than at
present. The cold weathcr-and it has
been uncommonly cool through May, and
thus far in June--is excellent for that sta
pie grain of this egion-though it must be
confessed that our garden crops, as well as
the Indian corn, generally look sickly
enough. There is time enough for corn
TO grown, however, provided the heat be
adequate hereafter; and as for gardens, it
is some comfort 10 know that there is yet
time to replant where the early sown seeds
have failed
But with the prospect of a capital harvest
OF wheat, our people are the reader recon-
ciled TO The seeming defects in other vege-
tation. The GOODNESS Of the last six weeks
is the more remarkable when contrasted
with the mildness of March and April.
Roch. Ell. Posi-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
4 IOun to- Let. The ancient town Of

A Iown to Let. The ancient town Of
Jedburgh, Scotland, seems sadly affected
with decay. The population fell upward
Of 900 between tho census OF 1881 and that
Of 1S41- OF late the decrease has been
more rapid; ana in perambulasing the
streets you behold almost every alternate
house ticke,ed {" To lct,' The town is
vel! situated for manufacturing industry,
and yet the few factories which have been
established are nearly all closed. Num-
bels OF lhe worring classes are departing
for America, and the whole aspect Of the
place presents a very unlavourable appear
ance. - Gufeshcud Observer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

The New Orleans Pcayune of the : ,Ih ult, states
that numerous failures continued to occur in that
city. dozens of additional names continued daily
10 swell the bankrupt list. Those VIII, were yes
terday considered to he in full enjoyment of COM
mercal health and vgor, are to-day among The bro
ken and prostrated.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

UFTHE ERE.-Capt Miles of the Star. with
Capt. Taylor The submarine navigator on hoard.
succeeded On Monday in ascertanng the exact po-
sinon OF the hull of the late steamer Erie. about
> mites below the mouth OF Caternugus creek and
five miles out The roughness of the weather pre-.
scntcd descept Of the submarine until to-day.
Dunkirk Beacon
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

Preparations are already in progress in some of
he Western counties for the ensuing fall election
The democrats of Grant CO., hold convention at
Lancaster on the 10Th of July next, to nominate
representatives TO the next legislature
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28
JAMAICA, WEST INDIES.
J. M. STRIKER. Sec.
Southport, June 25,h 1S4Y.

A letter in the New-York Commercial
Advertiser, Dated Kingston, jam on the
Dad ult. makes the following interesting
statement:
ave are doing we'll in Jamaica. 1t
was relief to me TO find that since left
the Island, eighteen months before, most
favorable change of sentiment had occur
red. There is the prospect Of a good crop
after two years of drought and Of unexam-
pied mercantile dcpression; our system is
undergoing some important notifications,
and the evils under which we huve labored
are found to be connected with other things
than the abolition Of slavery, and remedies
are in course of application.
"Onc thing is remarkable; our perfect
feeling Of security. Every one will admit
that in no place can person or property be
more safe. We trust our protection indis-
criminateIy to black and white soldiers.
By far the majority Of those under arms in
this island are blacks. and the bulk of our
police force consists Of blacks also.
"Our colored people are rapidly advanc-
ing. Some Of the most able and highly
educated men on the Island are Of the co..
orcd race, and they visit in all society
without distinction or embarrassment He
must be bold and bad man indeed, who
would attempt again 10 set up in this COL
onv the old and hateful distinction. Tha,
and many other things have passed away
with the system that disgraced u.s."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

We were in in stating in our last, that
Doct. McNish, of Geneva, had been selected orator
of the day, or celebration al Elkhorn on the 4h
of July next. Doct. McNsh will give an Grafton
It Whitewater, Walworth CO., on the 18th.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

New SCHEME TO INDUCE EsIGR ATIoN.---There
strong efforts now being made induce emf
gratian into Canada. The Canada Company ar
the most efficient auxiliarics That company pro-
pose TO lease their lands on the Huron tract, as
follows:
No money is required to be paid down! The
rents are as follows:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

FOREIGN EMIGRANTs.-The present season will
give an unusual accession of foreign emigration
to this Territory. There Is sometimes a repug-
| nance of feeling towards living In communities,
where foreigners form considerable portion of the
inhabitants, lest influences of an improper charac-
ter should retard the progress of Improvement, and
hinder the advancement oil science and morals
But so far may be Judged of the character of the
foreign emigrants, who are now settling in the
Territory, apprehension need be INDUCED a
more sober and industrious population where
be found than the English cmierants who have
sought assylum in this portion of the west.
They generally intcll gent, and appreciate the
advantages of education; they make good ci!izens,
and we trust they will not be backward IN aiding
in the early establishment of schools. Among the
Emigrants from England, who have rec' atty land.
ed at this place, are number of ministers and a
very considerable number of members of the Meth
odist denomination. They have come to this land
of political and religious freedom, where they may
for small pecuniary consideration, acquire title
to an ample portion of land-pay no ,ithes nor bow
to proud nobility. Here too the mind is free
the breeze that floats across the wild prairie, and
no superior is acknowledged save the Sovereign of
Heaven and Earth.
Thousands upon thousands who are now suffer
ing from the caprices and misrule of the govern
ment in Great Britain, will yet find home of hap
piness and contenment in the west. However
sunk in degeneracy from long series Of poverty
and oppression, may be of those who shall
hereafter find their way across the Atlantic, and to
this portion of America; we should nevertheless cx-
tend to them the hand of friendship and of kindness,
and welcome Them to the soil of liberty The ge-
MUS of republicanism acknowledges no natural
good, which part of mankind possess over
another all are alike entitled to the boon of free
dom. Our interests naturally point to Inc unver-
sal prevalence of liberty throughout the world, and
to the general recognition of the doctrines of repub
Lean Quality.
We are assured on the authority of letter ad-
dressed to German gentleman in this county, that
three thousand German emigrants on their
way to this Territory and to northern illinois; and
that the German Consul in New York city, has
contracted with one of the Western transportation
lines, for the carrying OF the above number of emf
grants from New York, to either of the ports on the
Lake in this Territory, to Chicago, for the sum
of nine dollars for each person.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

Cold WEATHER-The present season has doubt
less been one of the most remarkable for cold
weather, ofany for many years past. Our exchan
qes from the east and south contain accounts of Sc
we're frosts, and in many instances of the almost en-
tire destruction of corn and vegetable crops AT
Erie. Dunkirk, Buffalo, Rochester, and that por-
ton of the country generally, frost was unusually
severe on the night of the 18th inst. The Cortland
Democrat saws, that on the morning OF Friday the
10Th inst the snow on the surrounding hills cover
the ground, and gave them the appearance OF win
ter. Throughout the most OF the New England
states we hear accounts of hard iiosts, and con-
siderable fall of snow on or about the 10TH The
Boston papers remark that season as cold as the
present, has not been experienced in New England
since the year 1916. In this Territory we learn
from various sources that the prospect of the corn
crop is quite unfavorable. The spring wheat crop
is represented as being very flatteflng throughout
the Territory The winter wheat in many places
has been injured by the early drought, still the gen.
eral prospect of the crop is regarded as tolerably
good.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

Several of the Agricultural Societies in the State
Of New York, have offered premiums for specimens
Of sugar manufactured from Indian Corn. We
hope the Agricultural Societies which have been
organized in this Territory, will follow the exam
ole. The successful introduction of the manufac-
'urc of sugar from this article, would be productive
OF lncalcu Able benefit to the Territory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

AppoRrteSMENr BrLL.-The Apportionrrlent Bill
has finally passed the House of Representatives,
the amendment to the bill by the Senate ha sng been
conquered in. The bill fixes the basis of represen
tation a, 6O,6s4, which gives the House Of Repre-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-06-28

Seven ships with 1000 troops have lately sailad
from England for India as reinforcement of the
British troops Afghanstan.