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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09
LARD On.-Every week we learn of some ne W

LARD On.-Every week we learn OF some new
Lard Oil Mandatory having gone into operation
in some of the western states. One has ALREADY
been put in operation in Chicago, and others are
about being established at other places in north
ern Illinois, Why would not all establishment of
ibis kind do we'll in Southport? 1t would produce
home market for the quantities. of pork which are
raised between this and and the Rock River coun-
try, and it would also produce great saving anuu-
ally to the people of the Territorythe money which
is now sent abrord for the purchase of candles and
oil, would be retained within our own borders. Our
true policy is to produce every thing at home as
far as the means which we possess will allow, to
impor. as little as possible aud export all that can
be spared at profit. The people of Wisconsin
as yet import far more than they export-this con-
dition of things would be runous to the Territory
were it not for the constant tide of Emigration and
the flowing in of capitol. Whatever production Or
manufacture tends to render US Independent OF
other state should be encoura ged by the people
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

BARBARITY.-The Chinese occasionally practise
some shocking feas of barbariy. 1t is stated that
an unfortunate seaman of British ship recently
wandered into the hancs of party ofChinese WILL
ayers, who Immediately cut offhis knee pans, made
an ncession round each wrist and stripped the skin
off the muscles, up to the elbows, and down off
each hand to the fingers ends leaving it dangling.
On his being found the village destroyed by
the boats of the ships.-The man was alive and
recovering
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

II appears from the official canvass of Walworib
and Rock counties, that Juduthan Spooner received
for the office of representative $50 votes and John
NJ Capron received for the same office 500 votes
this gives COL Spooner 70 majority, and conse-
quently certificate Of election by the clerk. 1t
further appears howeve:, that 96 votes given for
NJ Capron, were rejected by the canvassers, which
number ii allowed, would give Capron a majority
of II. The board of canvassers NAV have acted
ted according to the strict requirements of the
law in not receiving the 96 votes cast for J. M.
Capron, but nevertheless, Capron is in justice en-.
titled to his seat and will obtain it,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

A new paper under the editorial super
intendence of Mr.. J. T. Wisner, will short
ly make its appearance at Racine. The
press and types for this new enterprise are
on hand. From what we know Of the bu-
siness and resources Of Racine, we have no
doubt but this paper will be we'll supported.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

The MILLERlTEs' TENT-The follow
ing is the description of the "big tent"
which the Milleries have erected at Albany
N. Y. where they intend to reside until the
end Of the world to take place, as some Of
them believe, on the Odd Of April, 1913.
The great tent or d" maskee," is l40 feet
in diameter, covering an area Of nearly
half an acre. 1t is supported in the centre
by pole 100 feet high, and around the
sides by skates or uprights. 1t open all
aroHud the bottom to let the air circulate
freely within, and can be closed all around
so as to make it tight should the weather
be un(avorabe. 1t cost 500 and is said
to be the best specimen in the tent-making
line in the United States. Every part Of
the work about it is really beautiful. The
interior is fitted up with rude benches or
seats without backs. The ground is coverd
with straw, to protect the feet from lamp.
1t is said that 5000 persons can be com
fortably seated, but that only $500 have
been accommodated under it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

The Canadian Parliament have lately appropria-
ted several millions of dollars, FIR the purpose of
completing several internal improvements in tho
east and west provinces, among which is an appro-
preparation for the enlaa cement Of the Weand ca
nal which will be far enlarged wi the next two
years, to admit the passage ofvesses of 300 tons
burthen. When this important work is completed
vessels from any part of Europe portion of the
world, can if desired come to Chicago or any other
town Lake Michigan, instead of stopping at
some one of the Atlantic cities. If these Improve
ments progress speedily as is now anticipated,
vessels from Europe on Lake Michigan will be no
uncommon sight within very few years Nor
need it be deemed visionary calculation, that
within the next four years vessels will lie at the
w..arf in Southport, taking in cargo of lead for
Liverpool or some other maratime port on the 9TH
er side of the Atlantic. During The past year it is
said that lead has been shipped from ST. Louis d.
recty to Europe, at better profit, than lead Which
has been marketed in eastern cities. 1t would
therefore be no less profitable to ship lead to For
eign market direct from the ports Lake Mchi-
gan, as soon as the proposed improvement IN navi-
CATION, though the British provinces is completed.
Nothing is more common than for the supporters
of Doty to assert that his Exceency is innocent of
the charges preferred against him, and that the
Territorial suits pending were instigated from
personal hostility. If Doty is defaulter and gull
ty of what is alleged against him, why prove
him such, say his satellitesl Sheer impotence,
this, If Doty has the means of proving his nno-
cency, why does he show constant unwllilngness
to come to a fair trial; why does he resort to every
species of stratagem evade direct issue? Wit
ness his las, shutting avoid coming trial the
late term of the court in Walworh county, after
tie respective attorneys of the parties had previous
ly entered into written agreement, to come to tri
al at the October term, at Elkhorn, and that the
defendant would put IN no motion for continuance
Why these suits put from term to term, and
from year to year under the most frivolous preten-
ces and excuses, if Doty and his friends have APP
prehension tor the result? If Doty prove that
he has discharged his duties like faithful servant,
why does he fear to meet the issue; and why does
he insult The people of the Territory, by resorting
to every species of quible to avoid legal inves.
tiga.ion?
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

If those who were deluded into the support OF the
wing ticket in 1910 ha J, at the present time IN view
OF it, other of ind gna,on, the confessions
Of some of the leaders in that campaign, should tie
sufficient to the deepest indignation al the IN
suits offered to their understanding. The FOL
lowing extract was penned by David Lambert. edi-
tor of the Wisconsin Enquirer, who was promi-
nent actor in the reves Of 1910:
Before the election too place in Chic, we ook
occasion to comment the folly of attempting 10
revive the machinery which proved so successful in
The excited pe Rod of the fall OF 1910 We then
pressed our conviction that the performance could
not be enacted with success" &c.
The 'm0cancry;' this is the name now given to
the mode by which the great mass of mind was
moved to- the support of the whg Ii is called
'the peyfo TmGmcc,' the scenes which were enacted
previous to the contest, and so called by one who
was prominent actor. The people will notice and
recollect these things
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09
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COUNTERFEIT FIVE FRANC PIECEs.-The Pitts
burg Chronicle of the 18th instant say:-"We
were Yesterday shown five franc piece so we'll ex
ecuted as to deceive even those who might have
carefully examined it. 1t was dated $50; the head
of Louis Phillppi was very perfectly executed, and
there was not the least appearance OF lmperfecton
about the COIN
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

MORE TRoUBLE.-John G. Spencer, Secretary
of War, has published long letter indicating the
course pursued by President Tyler, and attacking
Mr.. Clay in vehement manner. The Whigs
will attempt to read him also out of the partv az
they did Daniel Webster
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

HEALTH OF New ORLEANs-At New Orleans
during the week ending on the Sth inst, there were
"a deaths by yellow fever. On the 10th inst. eight
new cases of fever were admitted into the charity
hospital; and on the Ieth, there was only one new
case admitted. During these TIVE days there were
seven deaths by yellow fever,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

ELECTION IN NEW YoRK-The election in the
State of New York took place yesterday the eighth
INST. The result in New York will be looked for
with intense interest. Ii the Democrats have sue
ceeded in that state, the last hope of Henry Clay
will be exngushed. Both parties appear to have
been sangune of SUCCESSIVE Wings depending
mainly upon the falling off of the democratic vote
stlucton OF the New York and Erie Rail Road,
and the Internal Improvement policy in general
The democrats 60 for an economical and gradual
prosecution of the public works, without augment
ing the Indebtedness of the State-the Wings 20
for the speedy enlargement ofihe Erie Canal, and
for pushing forward Internal improvements at the
risk OF mourning large public debt.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

NEw-JERsEY ELECTION Notwithstanding the
Wings have carried the legislature of New Jersey,
1t appears from the official canvass that the Demo-
Gratis have a majority in the State on the popular
vote of BOOB
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09
FEARFUL DISASTER ENTY OR
THIRTY LIVES LOST!

We have this morning another account
az a terrible loss Of life upon the Western
waters.
The STEAMBOAT Eliza, Capt, Litlelon,
Of ST. Louis, ruck il snag in the Mlssiss-
ippi, four miles above the mouth Of the
Ohio, and sunk in THREE MINUTES, lea
wing but two feet of her hurricane deck
above water. The Cincinnati Gazette of
the 20lh says lha. nearly all on the lower
deck and in The cabin periahed! and adds:
Report speaks Of some forty or fifty that
were drowned, but our informant thinks
the number about 20-ce rtainly not more
than % persons. Among the dead are the
captains wife and two children, and some
eighteen or twenty deck passengers!
A melancholy record this, and the more
melancholy too, because this and similar
accidents might be easily prevented Is
life of so little value that the western peo-
pie will make no effort to render travelling
on our waters safe? A re the lives and
property Of our citizens of so little moment
in the estimalion Of Government, that it
will do nothing to protect theme Let US
hope not. Let us hope that the fearful ac-
cldent will rouse the people of the west TO
something like united action, as regards
the improvement OF our western walters,
and convin"e our rulers OF the necessity O..
speedy and efficient move on the subject.
The Tribune's Baltimore correspondent
says the Eliza at ST. Louis, had above 100
passengers. When she struck, the grea-
test alarm instantly prevailed, the wheels
became waterogged, many plunged to
swim ashore and were drowned, and the
deck passengers, with cattle, horses, &c.
were carried down with the sinking boat
the captains wife Ieaped overheard with
two children: her husband leaped to save
her but only rescued one Of the children
The particulars Of the disaster were not
accurately known, but it was believed not
more than 40 persisted
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

CHICAGO ExPREss.-A new paper bearinc the
foregoing title has been commenced at Chica co.
1t takes the place of the Chicago American lately
discontinued. 1t is edited by w. W. Bracket, Esq.
politcks, Wing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

Was the editor of the Madison Express joking
when he penned the following. Joke or not, It IS
very funny, but may probably be true, rs want of
agacty aad laziness is characteristic of the coon.
II is an attempt to account for the defeat OF the
wings in Ohio:
.sThe Dayton Convention, however, it is we'll
known was held just on the eve of the election and
is seriously suggested tina, the majority of the i'm
mense mass attending that meeting unable to
get home in time vote, thereby producing the de-
feat of the wing ticket"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

Frank Johnson's celebrated brass band, compos
ed wholly OF colored persons, now giving con-
certs at Chicago; they passed this place on Sunday
evening las, on the Wisconsin,.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

The Alton ([linois) Telegraph represents the
health of the country in that vicinity being
tremely bad. A congestive fever of an aggravated
kind has prevailed attended with unusual fatality.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

The Galena Advertiser cautions the farmers in
that vicinity against receiving the checks of the
Wisconsin Fire and Marine Insurance Companv
in exchange for their products
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

Shdnnons majority for governor in Ohio will
not vary much from 8, 800.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

CENTRE HILL, TEXAS, Sept. "a l94l.
This unfortunate country is again DOOM
ed to suffer the horrors Of a savage war
with worse than savage foe-the merci-
less Mexcans.
have just returned from camp meet
ing, which was broken up four days be-
fore the time fixed for its expiration. to give
our friends few hours time to go home
and prepare to march for the scene of ac-
ton. An express arrived on the camp
ground yesterday. informing US that Cap
tain Dawson's company from La Grange,
which was marching to reinforce Colonel
Caldwell, was surrounded and most Of them
killed. The bodies of forty or more Of
them have been fonnd, stripped naked, and
horribly mangcd.
Many Of them were my friends. Our
presiding elder, the Rev. John Clark, for
merly in charge Of the John street congre-
CATION in your city, with the advice Of our
brethren, concluded it best for us all to
return home and start for the scene of &C.
ton.
The meeting broke up at 8 O'Clock this
morning. The Lords Supper was admin
istered at midnight. 1t was solemn
time.
We have not been able to learn the
strength of the Mexican army. Ore thing
we may be assured Of; Santa Ana knows
the character Of the Texans, and will not
venture an attempt to conquer this country
without laying his plans we'll and having
at his command large force. His officers
have more experience than they had in the
last war, and they will avoid the errors
they then committed.
We will have to battle them alone; the
cry Of wolf has so often without sufficient
reason, been sent to our friends in the
United States, and Honston has treated
those volunteers who last spring came to
our assitance. so badly, that we can have
no hopes Of any assistance from abroad.
have no doubt that we shall have a
long and distressing war. The Mexicans
will not care as much for the loss Of
thousand men as we shall for ten. Our
eyes are open to our real situation. Our
government is without dollar, without
camp equipage, ammunition, or any thing
TO carry on a war.
Our eyes are open to these facts, and
we are prepared to act accordingly. Our
population are turning out en- masse except
the aged and lnfirm. They do not expect
assistance from any source.
We are prepared to sacrifice our all, re-
solved to conquer or die. Never have
seen manifested such heroic patriotism.
From the pulpit the alarm has been
sounded. Orr wives, our daughters, are
urging their husbands and brothers to O.
and meet the enemy. Mrs. S., the wife Of
our preacher, who is the mother Of six
helpless children. said in my hearing, that
she cheerfulIy consented for her husband
10 go and defend our adopted country.
expect all Of preachers will join our army
We shall have a long and arduous contest,
| but must and will succeed.
Our cause is good. We are fighting
for religious liberty. Let but the Mexi.
cans succeed, and the Bible will be driven
! from Texas.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

1t is said that there is not much money in
circulation in Ohio is necessary pay the taxes.
The taxes amount to 81 5000, 900
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09
DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC LAND
SALES.

Did the states give to Congress the
power to levy taxes upon the people of the
states TO defray the expenses of the state
government, or to be expended in the states,
without their request; and these taxes to
be collected under United States laws.
and by the United States officers What
section of The Constitution confers this
power?
The pooceeds Of the public lands belong
to the trasury of the general government,
and these, with the money raised from
duties and otherwise, constitute a common
fund to fefray national expenses.
IL any amount, whether an amount
corresponding with the receipts from the
land sales, or more or less, is taken from
the treasury and distributed amongst the
states to pay the expenses Of the state GO
vernments, or to be otherwise expended by
them, and then tax, levied by Congress
upon the people Of The states to supply the
deficiency in the U. S. treasury, is not
this assuming the power by congress, al
though not requested by state so to do,
to levy tax upon the people Of the state,
to be collected by the United States Off
GERS. and levied upon such articles as Con-
gress and not the states shall designate. to
pay tine expenses Of the state government,
or to create fund for state use, which
they did not ask to have credited!
If this power is conceded what will him
der Congress, if they think the general
welfare" calls for it, from passing laws
from time to time, adopting system of
taxation, prescribing what shall be taxed,
and how much, to raise a sum, and how
large, to be collected by United States off,
GERS from the people of the states, suffici-
ent, in the opinion of Congress, to defray
the expenses Of the state governments; and
also sufficient, in the opinion OF Congress-,
to establish proper fund to promote ed
ucaiion, and to carry on, to a proper extent
in the opinion Of Congress, a system of
public Improvements in each state? And
if Congress can levy this tax upon the me-
cessaries Of life which we import from
abroad, why not upon our farms and
houses!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-09

CIRCULATIoN-Ohio banks,
Other Banks,
Specie,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-13

WONDERFUL Utility OF AN AFRICAN
TREE.-ln the kingdom of Congo, there
grows naturally tree Of such bulk that
ten men cannot fathom it round. The ma
tives call it Bondo, and as the wood early
rots, they do not build their huts near it.,
lest its fall should crush them to death, or
its fruit which is OF the size of a large
gourd, and easily broken from the trees
should knock them down. The bGrk Of
this tree, we'll broken and macerated, yields
a coarse thread of which they make ropes
and which macer rated and dried, and beaten
with bars Of iron or wood, becomes like a
large piece Of cloth; with this the natives
cover their middle, from the girdIe to the
knees. The shell, or rind Of the fruit,
which is hard like that Of a gourd or cal
abash, being freed from its pulp, which in
time of scarcity may be made into a
nourishing pap, serves for various uses,
and gives TO water preserved in it, pleas
ant aromatic taste. The small leaves are
eaten in time Of scarcity, and the large ones
serve to cover houses, or being burned, to
make soap. The botanical name Of this
tree is Alconda
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-13

A TOUCHING INcrDENr.-Tn Hamburg.
as in most Of the German towns, the church
steeples are provided with musical bells,
which play generally at IL O'Clock land in
the evening. During the recent confagra-
ton, the bell cIapper of the church Of St.
Nicholas, aged about seventy, unwilling
to quit the stony castle, quietly watched
the tide Of men below No one thought
Of the poor old guardian Of the house, until
while the steeple was wrapped in flames,
the bells sounded out the we'll known Ger
man choral. which usually concludes the
protestant SERVICE" Now praise ye the
Lord" The next moment the musician
and bells, were buried in fiery grave.
under the fallen ruins Of the burning
steeple.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-13

SHEEP.-Mr. Clifford informs US that
more than ten thousand sheep have been
driven through that place this spring, des-
tined for the farmers in Kane and the ad-
joining counties. This is probably but a
small proportion of what have been brought
into the West, and there is every reason TO
expect that in two or three years our ex-
ports of wool will be very great.
Why should it not be so? What region
| offers such advantages TO the wool grower?
a few hundred dollars will furnish him
| with the necessary fixtures for folding and
shetering; and attended by a shepherd,
and shepherds dog. They can be sent
| out to range over thousands Of acres CO.
vered with the most Iuxuriant heritage, and
free as the air he brealhes. And it is
fact, frequently remarked by wool growers
in this region, that the annual increase Of
sheep is from 80 TO so per cent. greater
than the number Of ewes, and their hocks
are remarkabl y healthy. This may be
owing to the extra care taken Of them,
most OF the flocks being small; or the air
and feed, and the prairie weeds, may be
we'll adapted to them. Probably all these
causes operate favorably.
And the expense OF wintering them is
but little more than that Of the summers
Pasturage; or at least very little, compared
with what it costs the Eastern farmer. A
gentleman from the East has Just remarked
that it takes good par, of the summer,
with the Eastern wooI-grower, TO prepare
for winter, but here he can get his hay put
into stacks for one dollar per ton, and can
raise his corn for less than l2I cents per
bushel, and roots and other things in pro-
portion.
One Of the correspondents Of Gov. Hill's
paper, says the expense Of summer pastu-
rage there is 35 cents per head, and win
ter keeping IS cents, but in the next num-
Der Of the Visitor this correspondent gets
a sound drubbing from another one for en-
deavoring to deceive the farmers and make
them think their prospects are better than
they really are. The last one shows that
it costs 81 33 1-3 per head for wntering
sheep, reckoning hay at only Sc per ton,
which is less than it is worth.
To this the Eastern farmer will reply,
You in the west are not always to have
those unlimited ranges for your sheep; and
when the time comes that you will be COM