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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

The Intention Of the Borie Knife
Bowie was a reckless drunkard who had
squandered his property, and was suisse
queutly obliged TO fly from his country {the
United States for Staying man in auuol.
This fact is Veil known in Texas, and was
told me by a friend Of Bowies, who was
present when Rain Bowie fought a duel
with knives across a table at Alamo, few
days before Santa Anna took it. His first
duel was fought at Naichez, on the Mlssis-
sippi, in the fall Of 1894. dispute arose
at the card table, in the middle Of the day,
between Bowie and man named Black.
The lie was given by Bowie TO his oppo-
nent, and at the same time, drawing his
knife, (which was case one with a blade
about four inches long, such as the Ameri-
cans always carried in their pockets, he
challenged the man to fight, which was ac-
copied; and Black having taken his seat
opposite Bowie at small square table, the
conflict began. Il, had lasted about twenty
minutes. during which both parties were
severely cut, when Bowie rose from the ia
BILE, and, with desperate oath, rushed
upon his antagonist, who Immediately fell
dead at his feet. The Inconvenience felt
by Bowie on this occasion from the small
ness Of his knife, having called forth the
exercise Of his debauched and sanguinary
mind, he invented weapon, which would
enable him, to use his own words, to scrip
a man up right away"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
INDIAN w AIRS.

We learn that recent advices have been
received at the war department, which fur
nish ground for serious apprehension that
a conflict will take place between the ST.
oux and that portion Of the united band Of
the Oltawas, Chippewas, and Pot,awatam-
les, living near the Council bluffs.
Rumors, and declaration by the latter
Of their fears of an attack had a short time
ago reached the Indian office, which in
duced the Secretary of War to order
company of Dragons to council bluffs, TO
protect the Indians in that vicinity, and
prevent an outbreak. The communica-
lions now received give the matter a more
determined aspect than il heretofore wore.
The Ottawas, Chppewas, and Potawota-
mics have written letter, under date Of
18th May, to the Delawares, inviting them
to unite in resisting the Sioux. The lat
ter, this letter represents to be assembled
preparatory to hostile irruption into the
country Of the united band, and that they
have sent runners among the Sioux villa
ges on the ST. Peters, for reinlorcements,
so as to be in strength sufficient to insure
success.
The Ottawas, Chippewas, and Potawat-
ames inform the Delawares, that they
have $50 men on the borders of their land
on the look out for the Sioux, and call
for assistance in the vigorous defence they
intend to make.
This letter was handed by Delaware
to the commanding officer at Fort Leaven-
worth, and sent by him 10 the Indian agent,
who has charge of the Delawares, through
whom it reached the Indian office. Strong
hopes are entertained that meeting of the
hostile parties will be prevented. But the
Sioux are restless, turbulent, and delight
in war.-Madisonian.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

The number of boats owned in 1S41 by
citizens of ST. Louis was SO. When we
remember how short period has elapsed
since St. Louis started into important exis.
tence, and contrast her position then with
what it is now, some adequate idea may
be formed of the rapid strides which have
been made in agriculture, manufactures
and civilization within few fleeing years,
by that portion Of the Great West, with
which st. Louis is SO Immediately connect
ed. And yet she must be merely in her
infancy as city. Thousands Of emf
grants will pass beyond her this year, and
locate themselves in the rich lands above,
which invite their footsteps. Nay, new
and wonderful cities will start into exis-
tence along the waters of the navigable
water courses, perhaps for a thousand
miles above her, and the widest imagina-
ton, looking at that region Of country now,
would not, in all probability, be able to
give even faint outline of its appearance
a century hence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

FURs.-The great variety and value Of
furs obtained on and near the shores Of
Lakes Huron and Supe rior exceed all be-
lief The amount annually exported to
Eng land is said to exceed four millions OF
dollars. There are two great sales Of
American Furs in London every year,
Merchants attend these sales from all parts
of Europe; and what is extraordinary, from
the United States. Most Of the fur used
in the United States is bought in London.
The Lynx and the Cross Fox skins, Of
which there is great consumption in The
United States, are all procured in London.
This is owing to monopoly. Jonathan
pays John Bull 100 to $50 per cent. pre-
mum (or proft} for the privilege of using
the skins of animals trapped in his own
country. The subjects connected with the
profitable Fur Trade are known only to a
few, who prof, enormously by their mo-
nopoly. 1t is time inquiry should be made
in regard to this trade. We have capital,
enterprise and industry to carry on this
trade; and with more economy and facli-
ties than Johnny Bull, why do we not do
it! This trade would give employment to
hundreds of enterprising young men, and
leave large profits in our own seaports.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

STEAM MUsic.-A correspondent desires
US to suggest his plan for producing har
mony by steam-that is, by the introduce
ton of certain slips of sheet iron into the
ihroats of steam pipes, after the manner
of the reed in the clarionet, judiciously
graduated like the chords Of an Gordon.
He thinks the experiment might be the
cause Of producing a most beautiful and
sublime harmony, instead Of a frightful
and Disgusting kissing, like a wounded
anaconda Ihnd that an ingenious fireman
might by the judicious movement OF the
valve, cause the swelling and falling of
the sound, like tina: Of an Eolian harp.
~ Y. Sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
The ASctic Regions.

The following account Of thrilling adj
venture in the Arctic Seas, is from a mag
aZine published some time since. The
circumstances are certainly in the range
OF possibility, since no putrefaction could
take place, whilst the bodies of The unfor-
tunate sufferers were in the temperature
Of a vessel encased in thick ribbed ice."
la tho spring Of the year 1924, whal-
ing vessel sailed from the port Of London,
upon a voyage to the polar seas. Moth
ing material is said to have occurred until
the arrival in those solitary regions, when
it becomes the duty Of the crew, to keep
perpetual look out upon the horizon in
search Of fish; while thus employed, it
was fanced by one of the seamen, that
sail was discornoble far the eye could
reach, and as the course Of the whales was
towards the supposed vessel. mast be-
came gradually distngushable amidst the
mountains of ice which appeared in that
quarter to bound the sea. 1t was now
summer, and the afternoon unusually calm
whilst the whaler gradually neared the OBJ
ject in view-the suppositon being that it
was vessel engaged in operating upon
the blubber in bay which would open to
view upon approaching nearer to the ice.
Upon arriving, however, upon the spot,
it became clear that the vessel was a wreck
embedded in the ice, and could only be APP
preached by boat. This having been
lowered, the captain and several seamen
landed upon the ice, and approached to the
vessel, which proved 10 be a brig.
The sails " ere lurled very little appear
ed upon the deck, and all the arrangements
were those of vessel laid up for period
of time. Descending to the cabin, the
first object that was seen, was large New
Foundland dog, coiled upon a mat, and APP
Parently asleep. Upon touching the ami
NAL it was found to be dead, and the body
frozen to the hardness of a stone Enter
ing the cabin there was next seen Young
lady seated at table, her eyes open, and
gazing with mild and steadlast expression
upon the new corners to that solitary spot.
She was a corpse, and in that apparent
resigned and religious attitude, had been
frozen to death Beside her was young
man, who, it appeared, was the brother Of
the young lady, and doubtless commander
Of the brig. Re too was dead, but sitting
al the table, and before him lay sheet oil
paper, upon which he had written the fol-
loving words:
d" OR cook has endearored 10 strike up
Hght, since yesterday, bit la cain; all as
0uer"
At the other side Of the cabin stood the
cook, With fin, and steel in his hand,
frozen to a statue, in The vain endeavor to
procure that fire which alone could save
himself and his companions from the cold
arms Of death.
The superstitious tcrrors Of the seamen
now hurried the captain away from the
wreck, The log book alone being brought
away; and from This it appeared, that the
iIl-faled vessel was brig, which. had be-
longed to the port of London, and had sail
ed for the arctic regions more than four
teen gears ago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

SERMoNIzlNG.-Ac capital story is told of
minister somewhere down east, who, be-
ing somewhat given TO laziness, was in the
habit OF drawing frequently from a barrel
OF sermons, bequen,hed to him by his ia
Their, who was also minister. Upon one
occasion, the young divine go. hold of
sermon once delivered to the state prison
conricfs, and, taking it for granted, from
the we'll known language OF his father,
that it would be appropriate, decided, with
out examination, TO make use Of il on the
next Lords day.
The Sabbath came-the congregation
assem5led-the worthy deacons were all
in their places-and the preaching COM
menced. All went well for a time, ar d
the audience were becoming deeply intc-
rested, when all at once the clergyman
surprised them with The information that
if it had not been for the clemency of the
Governor. every one Of them would have
been hing long ago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

TERMS.-THE SoUTHpoRr TrIEcR is o,,b.
hshed 'oeekty on an imperial Sheet at 50 so cents
per amnum, payable in adoance. IF payment be not
made precious to the expiration Of the first sir
." onths, an additional 80 cents aoiU be charged.
Advertisements inserted at the rate of one dollar pcr
sfuare seremteen lines or umder for the first inser-
ssrti0n.
hH advertisements left ,oithout notice as to the
number Of Insertions, iU be continued until forbid
@"d charged accordingly. No advertisements
from abroad, aohere are u,,acquaintcd ,oiM the
persons sending Mem aoiU be inserted 4taLess &C
companicd by the money.
No subscription from abroad aoiU be taken, ,chere
1' are unacquainted aoiM the person, unless accom-
panied by the money or hya responsible name.
No subscription ,oiH be discontinued untH all ar
rearageS are paid, utess at the option Of the editor
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
MufobiIitu of Fortune Some wears

MutaGlity of Fortune.--Some years ago
wealthy Engishman who resided in Phil
ade!pha. purchased stock in the United
States Bank TO the amount Of $40. 00O.-
He afterwards invested it of the fortune of
his wife; " hich was 100000. The sum
Of $4,000 was left to her afterwards by
legation; and this was also deposited in the
United States bank. They now reside
near Camden, New-Jersey, and his wife
takes In sewing to support the family.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

Bank Lyrics.-The editor Of the New
Orleans Picayune found the following n
few days since, on the back of a bank note:
"Hark, from the bank an awful crash,
Ye patrons hear the cry;
Here's a note that calls for cash.
But, OH. It's all in my eye.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
S Il A B LII n G.

WYIIE subscriber can accommodate
81 four or five horses ia the best man
ner, by the week or month, with hay and
grain or without grain.
Terms made known by applying TO me
at the Hotel formerly kept byW. a. Stetson,
Pearl-st. JOHN L. SHEPPARD.
April Goth, 1912. 46
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
STOVES e. PIPE.

VIE. subscriber Will sell at reduced prices an in
- voice OF HIcKoCKs PATENT ROTARY COOKING
LIVES OF me Poultney castings Vermont. various
as WIN copper and Tin furniture. Also, the
Albany Reliance or Hot air do: numerous cer,ifi.
e' could be inserted in favor of these patents were
- I"ecessary. Purchasers will however understand
ell lhey are warranted and will recommend them
ives when in use. THOS. G. UDALL.
May IL, l84o - 0D>'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

V,crous.--The editor Of the Perry ALA
Democrat gives notice that he will insert
no marriage notices unless accompanied by
the sum OF one dollar; but the death of de-
linquent subscribers no will gladly insert
gratis.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
1912. DRAY NO. |, IS

CoNvENIENCE AND DESPATCH.
VNHE subscriber will be found in waiting at the
head OF MARKET SQUARE, with his Horse
and Dray. for the accommodation Of the Public genee-
ally at all hours of the day. unless professionally
Gaged) 20 transport Merchandise, Lumber, Produce,
NC &C., TO and from the beach or TO any part of the
town, on the most reasonable terms
IL A share of public patronage is requested
JOHN L. SHEPPARD
Southport, March %, 1912. 4l-tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06

uE AtSlNG 0ENERATION.-N G. once
visited country school in Pumpkinville,
kept by a Mr. Obadiah Shocks. beiweena
clump Of alder bushes and NOTED frog
pond. The object Of our visrwas of course
TO see what progress The rising genera
ton was making in the walk of literature
and science; and we can assure the reader
that we came away highly graiaicd; and 2
much more amused.
Having seated our dignifed self in the
masters arm chair, we threw one leg over
the other, looked as serious as psalm
book, and waited for the first exhibition.
Fifth class take Their places TO read,'
was the grand signal for an attack on our
gravity; which command, out scnmpercd
INTO the middle of the floor an int resting
looking lot of urchins, truly-unwashed,
unshod, unshorn, and uncombed, was the
general aspect. After they had writhed.
twisted, and squirmed through the reading
OF the monosylables, came on the spelling.
Tim Titmouse, whose tow lrock and check
apron ornamented the foot OF the class,
was 'buster,' at spelling. Witness his
efforts.
Timothy, spell hoar.'
I'll, o, e, no, a, X, aX-hoe-are.
The next &c.
Toe the mark, Timothy, and spell
goat.
&C, o, go, i, t, it-go-it.'
Next came class in parsing.
Master reads. - Boys are less studi-
Gus than girls. lchabod, parse boys
Boys is an indefinite article, imperative
mood, singular tense, objective case, and
agrees with girls
Gi~o Jo"r TN'o.'
Conjunctions always connects sexes,
and ali kinds Of gende-s.'
We sat as composedIy as key Of oys-
tiers all the while they were committing an
assault and battery upon poor Lindley Muir
ray, and never uttered a word In his de-
fence.
Glass in geography was the next
move.
What are the chief productions Of Con-
necticul?'
Onions, red flannel, sassingers, and
wooden-clocks, cried furzy-laced gozlin
from back seat.
We then began to think about making
tracks; but Mr. Shocks said he should like
10 have us hear his first class read-and
SO we halted. A chapter in the New les
lament was selected, and all went on smooth
ly and eloquenlly, Till some Johnny Raw
came 10 a certain verse which he rendered
thus He saw Abraham afar off and Lea
ther-ears in Boston,
We grabbed our hat, and shot out Of the
school house like a streak, and have ever
since kept clear of those places where they
teach young ideas how to shoot so outrage
ously.
This amusing anecdote was fist pub
lished in the New York Sunday Mercury.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
SHlNGL'

SHINGLES.
.EUST received, lot of Shingles of the best quail
ny, and for sale by
WHITING & co.
May 81, 1872
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-24
Provision Market.

Our Fish markets abundantly supplied with bass
perch pike and indeed with fish of all kinds And
smells In small lots have been brought from the East and
sold readily at fair prices smels finer than
these offered
Game or wild Fowl Of every description Is plenty be.
yond precedent. No onecan complain of the prices
az they are comparatively spe king very low.
We lind that there is marked difference in the prices
OF Poury-Turkies in particular On board the sloops
the river side they can he purchased in any quantity
seven cents pound and in various parts of the city
the free meat shops and from the wagons driven through
the streets like potato and oyster CARTS prices
ranging from eight to ten cents These for the
very best To the hucksters however at the regular
nopoy compelled to pay average price
oftwelve cents or go to the soops wagons There
pears very great difference in the value of kind Of
poultry yet those which sell equally
good quality as those which fetch twelve Those
who deal regularly with the huckssrs been
entirely ignorant of this difference and hence the exorb
ant prices by that class provision
dealers have Neen paid by them almost without word of
complaint Our citizens will continue be subjected to
this great and unest Tux their purses long as the
present market laws permitted by the city authorities
and stherefore certainly gratifying notice that dec
ded step has been taken towards ovethrowng odious
system. Wetrust that effort will lie wanting to give
finishing stroke and thus open the door free trade
in uoson
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-24
MONEY MARKET.

Friuay, Dee. 2t-6 r. Ne
The business at the Stock Board large
but prices were little firm. Ohio o. u Mo.
hawk Railroad II. Mobile funds were better to-day
oAsio.
The Union Bank of Dover New Jersey bills are little
too plenty to be safe That connected with ar
iron establishment. and its circulating bs means o
borrowing labor from the industrious classes This
ner Of supplying capital of all others that which should
be tolerated the least.
The bills Of the Farmers Bank, at Malone. Franklin
County. are no longer redeemed at the Sun office.
Al New Orleans on the 18th inst, the schr. Emeline,
from Tampco arrived with S26s,506 in specie. She Is
bound for New York, and has s2s 600 this place.
AT Mobile,he stockholders ofthe Planters Merchants
Bank met by adjournment the 18th inst. when resolu
tons were passed in favor of placing in i'm
mediate liquidation and turning its assets into means for
the payment Of its debts These resolutions import merely
that the institution like many of its predecessors is in
solvent and worhcss-and that probably it may pay ten
or hundred cents the dollar.
has published in the Columbus papers, contradiction of
the charge made by G. w. Anderson Esq., in the State
Legislature, that he had made all his property
The movement in exchanges has been very moderate
this week. usual at this period of the year. Alabama
has In degree improved and would doubtless soon
approach par there any certainty the action of
the Legislature of that State regard to the suspended
banks Those nsolvent institutions seem to hold the lie
gslature captive and make II dance to their bidding
The rates Of bills to day were a. follows -
CuRRsyr RHrrs OF BANK Norris AND DOMESTIC Bills
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-24

poration Of the latter is prohibited under pain Of DEATH
cotton teas porcelain furniture toys. artificial flowers
tiger and panther skins rubie coorng matters canes
tobacco. rice, candles, rhubarb and musk.
The trade with China il found to be exceedingly pro-
aable Russia she is able dispose Of such furs as
of little value that they would pay the expense
Of carriage from the east af Siberia to European Russia
while the richer iurs which sold very dear to China
would not find purchasers 10 Russia account Of their
expensveness They also able to obtain from China
in exchange for these articles which would otherwise
be unPohsbie many goods which they would be unable
purchase at an advantageous from the European
Powers The gross amount of the average trade. in
GLIDING such articles are smuggled is estimated at
100000 ubes; the calculation for the present year in
which the centraband trade omitted giving $50
rubles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-24

$4,000 Ohio SIS


The account from abroad have impaired much better
general feeling in the markets. although with the excep
ton OF Cotton immediate results have been produced
Cofton-The news by the steamer has created quite
made to-day about bales at an advance of ic full
The sales since last week have been7OO0 bales Upands
and Florida, ass $500 do New Orleans, OF 81 1900 do
Mobiles, 8.
4shesOwing to the small supply of Pearls they have
sold at steady advancing prices up 81 and now
held S. Pots have gone up from SIS 81 to So and
now held at So The stock of both small Pearls
500 and Pots $500, and most Of the former OF first
hands.
Propisons.-Are very dull new Mess Pork, 50 so a So
70; old, 81 8 so new fr1me, rs old, 5 81 New
York City Mess Beef, SO 81 10 Prime So So Butter
dull New Lard cents; Ohio 81 Z. Hams Sc Smoked
Beet, o. Cheese, 81 &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-24

On Friday morning, after long and painful illness
MARY J. RELEv, in the 23d year of her age.
Her friends and acquantances and those of her brother
Thomas and those Of her brothernlaw Mr. James Hart
are respectfully invited attend funeral Sunday af
ternoon at O'Clock, from 242 Elizabeth street.
On the 2sd instant Of scarlet fever, CHAHLorrA only
child Of Jacob and Catherine Smith, aged one year.
Her remains will be removed to Yonkers Westchester
County, NJ " for nterment, Sunday the 25th instant
at half past O'clock from the residence of her parents
l5i Forsythe street The friends and acquaintance OF
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
without further invitation.
On Friday morning the 2ist instant Mrs LYDIA RosErre
in the SD year of her age.
Her friends and acquantances and those OF her sen-in
law Mr. John Teller, invited to attend her remains to
the Elizabetown boat this Saturday morning CLOCK
from her late residence No. 1876 Grand street.
On Friday morning 2sd instant, after a short and painful
illness Mrs JANE GODFREY, wife Of Henry Godfrey aged
80 years.
The friends of the family and Of his brother VIM F.
Godfred With the friends Of her brother Bernard Sheridan
and her brothern-law VIM s. Finch respectfully in
vted to attend the funeral from her late residence No 60
Marion street. Sunday afternoon asth instant at one
o'clock.
At Baskinridge N. j., on the 10Th instant Mr. ISRAEL
WILSON, in the SD year of his age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-24
PRICES OF PROVISIONS.
Foreign Markets.

BUEyos AvREs. Nov. 6.-There has been no business OF
Importance in manufactured goods done during past
weeksthe demand is confined entirel, to fancy artlcs
Flour is lower and bought at Is to 20 dol
lars Spanish, duty paid
IN Me1ile ranesn produce no sales; prices are firm.
Brazilian produce with exceptions is lower and
there have been heavy arrivals.
In lumber or salt nothing to report.
Sailed hides and cannot vet be obtained at
prices equally low as at Montevdeo in dry light there
has b. en- good deal doing 81 dollars for hides weigh
ing % lbs. for North America
Dirty Mestizo woods lower in consequence of late
advices from France. Common woods, sheep skins and
horse hair are TO be had at last weeks quotations.
Injerked beef nothing doing
Ialow and grease remain scarce but supplies are
pected to become abundant soon.