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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

The Editor of the Nd,caukee Courier, thinks we
have INDUCED in denunciations of portion of the
press for their silence on the canal subject without
having first fully made ourselves acquainted with
the facts in the case. 1t is true we are not so con-
versant with the early history of the canal project
as many individuals who were earlier settlers and
who are more Immediately acquainted with the
operations of persons engaged in this enterprize.-
The main sources Of information which the people
in this portion of the Territory have had respecting
the canal were through the public documents
which were annually put forth by the Company
The press aside from publishing public documents
on the subject have generally maintained silence
with regard to the eXpedency of the work. A lit
tie more than one year ago we ventured some strc-
lures on the canal project and complained of the
management of the Company-but for taking this
liberty we were reprimanded by paper published
at Milwaukee.
During the past six months there were so many
unequiyocal demonstrations of public sentiment in
this section of the Territory with regard to the poll
icy of further aiding in the construction of the ca
nal, that could doubt but that the almost
unanimous voice of the people opposed to the
project. Nor the people of this portion of the
Territory alone in their opposition the canal the
north, the east and the west, regarded it with dis
favor. Was it strange then, that surprize should
have been expressed, that the majority of the press
in the Territory, maintained a passive silence on
the subject of the canall 1t was under impressions
of this kind, that we penned the article which has
drawn out a rejoinder the part of the Courier
The peculiar position of parties in the County of
Milwaukee, and on the line of the proposed canal,
was no doubt Justly entitled the consideration OF
the press-it mi ght not have been the 'province of
the press to step in and making disturbance when
all the parties had agreed, and were contented
with the situation of matters But when it be-
came apparent that the canal would not be con-
structed and that the Territory was likely to be-
come involved to aggrandze few spectators,
then the press had duty to perform to the public.
In justice to the editor of the Courier, we must
say that we regard him as a fearless advocate oil
democracy, and the boldness with which he has re-
Gently assaied corruption in high places. and the
promptness with which he has exposed the MACH.
nations of designing men, entiue him to the graft
tude of the democracy of the Territory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01
THU TELEGRiPII.
TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURF

fanv of our readers should be disposed to COM
plain of the small amount oflegisEative proceedings
which we publish weekly, our apology is that we
find but little in the doings of either House of i'm
portance. But few measures of general interest
have been before the Legislature lit is true, that
matters designed to benefit individuals and particu-
lar localities, have sought the favor of legislation
which, if they receive the sanction of law will af-
feet the general and pecuniary interests of the peo-
pie. set of hungry spectators with the rapacity
of half starved wolves, are lobbying about the capt.
tai, urging their schemes of plumber under the spe-
cious guise of public utility 1t is perhaps well for
the people that so little business is being done at
Madison; and the sooner the day of its dissolution
a legislative body comes the sooner will projects
portennous of evil to the people be exploded. It's
not that aught which has been done, or yet may be
done, will not prove advantageous to the public in
teress of the Territory, that we look to the
~"aking up of the Legislature, as salvation from
i to come but it is because so much of evil is
:ngled with the good, that we choose rather TO
'fego the good than have the accompanying evil
inflicted upon us.
to be obliged to look upon the dongs of their pub
lie servants with anxiety, fear, and dstrust. Did
the Legislature possess the confidence of the people
things would be different. And have not the people
just for ndulging feelings of dstrust and sus
piclon! Witness the sanction which has been Civ
en- by the Council, to several of the appointments
to Office by the Executive Men wholly destitute
e, H..
csy-pubic defaulters and proverbiay known as
such, have been confirmed in their appointments to
Offices of public trust. The Council by strict
party vote have refused any investigation of the
character of nominees to office therefore Gov
Doty has only to designate his candidate, and how
ever odious or unfit he may be, the Council
tamcly approve Witness again the efforts which
are now making to place the public lands in the
hands o. company Of spectators under the osten-
sib, purpose Of constructing railroad from Nil
waukee to the Mississippi. Witness the efforts
which are making to press memorial through the
Legislature of an exclusive character, asking Con
Erass to construct but Harbor on the lakeshore
Are the interests of the people safe, while their
representatives thus disregard the wishes of their
constituents and accommodate themselves to ia
voritism!
We would by no means deal in unnecessary
harshness or denunclation, nor would we be I'M
derslood saying, that none but wings in the Lee
gslature, guilty of violating the trust confded
to them by the people. There are many honest
men in our Legislature-men who have the public
veal at heart-men who are too honorable and too
high-minded to sacrifice the public good to private
interest, however great may be the rewards of Pc
cunlary gain held out.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

LEGISLATIVE FAvoRIr1sM Mr.. Upham has pre-
sented form of memorial for the adoption of the
Legislature of this Territory asking Congress to
grant an appropriation for the construction of a
harbor at Milwaukee. The memorial is an exclu-
sive document, sets forth Milwaukee as possessing
advantages, and having necessities for the con-
struction of harbor, far beyond any other point
on the western shore of Lake Michigan. There
are several statements in the memorial, which are
not justified by facts-these statements are Ell
Their the result of ignorance or of dishonesty 1t is
rumored that the legislature will adopt the memo
ral-if so, they will have an account to settle at
the bar of public opinion We speak of the me-
mortal in the form it was presented, mot of what
may be its language, should it undergo m odfca-
tons. In the meantime we forbear further remark
at present-should it be adopted by the legislature
we shall then make good our word of its character
by showing 1t to be tissue of prevarcation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01
LEGISLATIVE.
c. l.. 3.

The following is summary of the most import
ant proceedings in our Territorial Legislature,
which we select from our Madison papers.
C0uncI-Jan. II.
Mr.. UPHAM, from the committee on Territorial
Affairs, to which resolution on the subject of har-
bors was referred, reported memorial to Congress
tor the construction of harbor at Milwaukee.
Mr. MARTIN gave notice that he should at fu-
ture day. ask leave to introduce bill to provide for
the construction of NJ Adamized or Rail Road
from milwaukee, to the Mississippi River.
Mr.. Maxwell, from the committee on Execu-
tive nominations, reported the nomination of A. A.
Bird, as Sheriff of Dane county, for confirmation.
A bill to incorporate the GAINESVILLE Bridge Com
pany, was taken up and passed.
Mr.. ARNDr called up the bill to amend an act of
the Revised Statutes in relation to wrts of attach
ment which was read the third time and passed.
On motion, the Council went into the considera
ton of Executive business
Mr.. BRIGHAM moved to take up the nomination
of Augustus A Bird to the office of sheriff of Dane
county; which was agreed to,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

PAST O'CLOCK, p. NJ.
Mr.. Hackett, by the unanimous sent of tie
House, introduced res tuition No. s, entitled
Resolution authorizing the Secretary to issue GER
tlhcaes for the payment of the expenses of the Lee
gislative Assembly"
Which was read the first and second time
Mr.. Jacks IN then concluded his argument for the
claimant, MIR. Sill.
On m ton of Mr.. Ray,
A call OF the House made, and the Ser
geant-at-arms sent to notify the members absent
that their attendance was desired in the House.
The members that were absent having b. FL re-
ported to be in attendance,
The question taken and decided in the at,
firmative.
And the yeas and noes having been called for,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Barber, Batchelder, Bond, Brazelton,
Burt Darling, Dewey, Eastman, Giddings, Gray,
Hackett, Jenkins, LaChapelle, Mills, Ogden, Par.
kinson, Ray, Rockwell, Shepard, Sutherland,
Trip, Wilton, Newland, Speaker-23
Tn Sc who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Brown and Ellis-2.
So the House resolved that Mr.. Sill was not en-
titled to a seat.
The House then adjourned.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Phelps.
Mr.. Hackett presented the petition of citizens of
Rock county for the incorporation of the town of
Beloit. Referred to the committee on corpora
tons.
Mr.. Darling, from the committee on CORPORA
tons, reported bill to incorporate the GAINESVILLE
Academy.
Mr.. Rockwell asked and obtained leave to intro
duce bill to change the corporate limits of the
town of Milwaukee.
MIR. Gray moved that the committee on mining
and smelling, be instructed to report a memorial
to Congress to continue the duty on imported lead
MIR. Burt presented a memorial of the Railroad
Convention, praying the Legislature to charter a
railroad company. Referred to a select committee
of Messrs. Burt, Jenkins, Shepard, Barber and
Hackett.
JAN 20.
The special order of the day being the contested
election from Crawford, between Mr. Brunson and
Mr.. La Chappelle, was brought up, and after con-
siderable discussion, the question was taken on the
following resolution.
Resolved, That the Hon. Alfred Brunson, not
having received maj rlty Of the legal votes in the
district comp Ised # the counties of Crawl ,rd and
st. Crolx at the general election held In Septem-
Der, 1910, is not entitled to seat in this House.
Tn sc whr voted In the affirmative are Messrs
Batchelder, Bond, Br,wn, Darling, Ellis, Hackett,
Jenkins, Ogden, Parkison, Ray, Rockwell, Suth,
erland, and Newland, speaker, -
Tn who voted in the negative are, Messrs
Barber, Brazletnn, Burt, Dewey, Eastman. Gid.
dlngs, Gray, Mills, Shepard, Trip and Wilton
IL.
The question then taken on the passage O
the following resolution, to wit:
Res lived, That The ppilus La Chappelle is emit
tied to a seat in this House as member from the
counties Of Crawford and St. Croix.
1t was decided in the affirmative by the same
Vote the first res luton.
Mr.. Parkison then moved that Mr.. La Chappelle
be sworn.
Mr.. La Chappelle then appeared at the clerk
table; was duly sworn blythe speaker as represen.
taive fr"m the district composed of the counties
Crawford and st. Croix, and thereupon took hi:
seat.
JAN. 90.
The House took up the special order of the day
beng the claim of Elisha s. Sill to a seat in thl:
House as member from the county of Racine
and the question pending was the adoption of the
| ol'wlng resolution
Resolved, That Elisha S. Sill is not entitled Il
the seat heretofore occupied by Hon. Thomas T.
| Parmelee.
Mr.. jackson, appeared as counsel for Mr. Sill
| and having consumed much time in a heightened
| argument, gave way for motion to adj ,urn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

king them known As for ourselves, we know
there are rumors, but we have no evidence from
which we warranted in preferng charge
against any indvidual-we are unwilling to hold
any man up to public scorn without the proofofhis
guilt.
The editor of The American seems TO have felt
his moadrchical notions particularly annoyed by an
article which appeared in the Telegraph some three
weeks since the subject of "Democracy'' 1t
this article that drew from the American that
most precious avowal of the editors aristocratic
and anti-republican creed. His article entitled
democracy rersus Nature" is a relic of Toryism
and may serve specimen of the notions which
were entertained by the old blue-light federalists
IN the days of the elder Adams. If there can be
twenty wings found in the County of Racine who
are willing to endorse the views put forth in the
American then there is more antirepubicanism in
that party than we have ever yet been willing to
believe.
Thus much must suffice for the American and its
editor. What we have already said, will no doubt
furnish subject matter to our nelghbor for many an
article, long and learned. Not that we suppose
the American will take aught that we have remark
ed unkndly, for most likely he will feel greatly de-
lighted that we have noticed him after so long
time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

The human mind feels a kindred association
to all of life being that exists on earth
From the highest intellect in the order of creation
TO the frailest flower that blossoms in obscurity,
the spirit OF man acknowledges congenial rea
ton. Wherever we turn our footsteps-whether
in the wids of the deep forest, or stray DER the
flowcrcad prairie, or tread the streets of crowded
cities, an admontory feeling occasionally steals
over the soul, reminding us that we are soon to fall
into decay, like the things around US that perish
All nature teaches that life is but a shadow-a va
por. When the summer has gone by, and all that
was once green, or fresh, or verdant, is covered
over with the pail of death-it is then we feel we
are but strangers here. The changes in the vege-
table world are so many associations of moral des
olation-of faded hope-of hearts whitening in the
bosom of the iving-of the general doom that
awaits all that has life or being. Were it not that
we are connected with decaying scenery-fading
! flowers, and dying years, melancholy would never
have dominion the soul.
Bat the season of flowers will come again-the
earth will once more be robed in the freshness of
living green-the trees will again wave their YER
dant branches in the passing breeze, and the beau
tful sunlight will hide amid their thick foliage
The streams will flow gracefully as beforehand
along the winding rivulet, by the moss covered
stone, the early blossoms will start up if by en-
chantment-earth and air will once more be PERU
med by the incense of flowers, and the birds will
again sweetly carol along the walks of pleasure,
and in the shadowy bowers.
But the human heart has no change like that of
Nature. Its spring time will never comet jour
neys on toward the winter of DEATH without one
hope of being terminated by the vigor of youth on
this side Eternity. Once blghed in the hour Gifts
freshness, it carries throughout its mortal career
the mark of the spoiler. Love and affection, may
Irvine around 1.-THE gentle voice of sympathy, like
the bland breezes of summer, may fan the throbing
bosom; and the kindlier feelings and sensibilties of
friendship, may be lavished upon the mortal coil
that binds the soul to earth-But the life, the
buoyancy, and the freshness of youth, will never
again re-illumnc the chambers of the heart nor
will the early flowers of hope again blossom in their
woned beauty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

REPORT OF THE CANAL LOAN AGENr.-Byron Xii.
bourn, Agent to negotiate funds for the construc-
ton of the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal.
has made his report to the Legislature of this Terri
tory. The report is lengthy document occupying
- closely printed pages, the chief portion
of which are devoted to personal difficulties, be-
tween Mr.. kllbourn end Mr.. Tweedy, one of the
canal commissioners. 1t is possible that the pa
thence OF some of our readers may become wearied
with the canal subject, but we cannot promise a
dismissal of this topic, while the interests of the
people are so deeply involved in the matter. There
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01

O. The Milwaukee Sentinel Of January
22nd has the following: &C Latham
Shozcs, junior editor of the Southport
Telegraph, now at Madison, as one of the
clerks of the House Of Representatives,
has been making himself quite notorious
of late in slandering the officers of the
Territory through the medium Of the Te!-
egraph. The Express handles him in a
very proper manner, and reads the fellow
a chapter that will be OF service TO him. if
indeed he be not beyond the reach of all
proper feeling"
The above furnishes very fair evidence
Of what AFFECT serviIty will make a man.
This Harrison Reed, has so long been the
tool Of Doty and his satellites, that, al
though a protested member Of the church,
and an avowcd leader in the cause Of mo-
rality, he embarkS unhesitatingly 10 abuse
like the above, without taking The trouble
to inquire either into the character Of those
whom he uphods or condemns. But aside
from this point, even if this editors pro-
lession Of morality are hypocriiicaI, we
think had he known the wishes of his mas
ters' at Madison he would do as little as
possible. TO provoke investigation of the
matter. which he so freely pronounces
sIanderous. Does he not recolect that
Executive sessions are now held with omen
doors, ard was he not aware that some Of
these "public officers' alluded to, were
before the executive committee. We doubt
whether they would have the testimony
there given dragged to light. We have it
however, and if wanted it can be had, and
if it should not be wanted now, the time
may arrive when it viii be wanted. But
we presume that it matters not to Harrison
Reed what may be brought to light; ne
has his work to perform, and it matters not
what that work may be, it does not pre-
vent HIM from keeping up appearances,
by snivelling on an anxious seat" The
people may have an opportunity Of
Judging who is the slandcred and
sanderer, and of Judging of the hon
esty Of this Harrison Reed, who in the sta
ton he now holds as editor Of public
press, and an example Of morality, upholds
these men, and pronounces sIanderers
those who dare TO question their SpotlesS
integrity. One word more. We believe
this Harrison Reed who exhibits such a
virtuous indignation Of SANDER, is the same
fellow to whom Major Jenkins read a very
effective chapter, for slanderous remarks
made of him, by pulling his nose, and
whose noble spirit prompted him to submit
the indignity to court Of Justice, and if
we are not mistaken there is now suit
for SANDER pending in the court OF Mil
waukee county for an article which ap-
peared in the paper under this same fell
lows control.
What the Madison Express is, no one
need be told. Whoever may edit ii now.
has more respect for himself than to let
the public know it, it is not worth pass
ing remark; and as it is now dead to de-
ccncy, 50 it will shortly be dead in every
respect-as lis political endsupon whose
charity il has thus long subsi>ted, have at
length determined 10 starve it out.
"THE JUNIOR"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-01
CONGEES

Mr.. HENRY DODGE, delegate from Wscon
sin, presented the following petitions from the cit
zens of that Territory, on the 9th instant all of
which were referred to the appropriate committees
viz: Four petitions asking for a mail route from
Southport to Beoit eight for harbor at South
port three for an appropriation for a roadfrom
Southport to Beoit memorials from the LeGsa-
tive Assembly, asking appropriations tor roads to
wit: from Milwaukee to Beoit, for the completion
of the road from Milwaukee through Madison to
the Mississippi from Southport to Beloit; 1e-
mortal of the officers of the schooner Dolphin,
wrecked on Lake Michigan, near Racine; a pei
ton, and a memorial of the Legislative Assembk,
asking appropriation for harbor at Racine;
three petitions for an appropriation to improve tn
Fox and Wisconsin rivers one for the establish
ment OF post route from Chicago, VIA Geneva,
Elkhorn, and Whitewater, to the county seat of
Jefferson county; one for road from Southport to
BurhpgtOn; two petitions tor an appropriation for a
harbor at Milwaukee, a memorial from the Legis-
lative Assembly in behalf of the settlers on the line
of the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal; a me-
mortal on the subiec. of school lands memorial
IN favor OF the settlers the canal lands; memo
rial for the Improvement OF the navigation of the
Mississippi river {; a memorial for the construction
of a railroad from Lake Michigan to the Mississip
pi memorial for the improvement of the Fox.
Rock, and Pecatonca and Platte rivers, and also of
the Grand Sloo; petition for a mail route from
Madison to Monroe in Green county petition of
George ii. Walker tor the right OF pre-emption to
"Walker's Point" at Milwaukee; petition of Jo
seph RGlette asking for the confirmation of the
title of John Campbell to a of land adjoining
the town OF Prairie du Chen; petition of the citi-
zens OF Platteve and vicinity residing on reserv-
ed mineral lands, to be allowed to purchase the I'M
provements petition of inhabitants on the Canal
lands, that they may enter their lands the mini
mum price; memorial from the PRESIDENT George
Aladelra) and trustees of the town of Potos asking
tor grant of land Tor the improvement of the nayi-
CATION of Grant river to the town of Potosi.
After the presentation and reference OF the above
memorials and petitions, Mr.. DODGE stated that
in accordance with notice which he had given
some time since, he would then ask leave to intro
duce bill for the construction of harbors at Mil
waukee, Racine, and Southport; also bill for the
Improvement of the navigation of the Wisconsin
and Neenah rivers.
The SPEAKER remarked that bills could not
now be received but by the general consent of the
House.
Mr.. ID. then said he would ask consent of the
House to introduce said bills.
Objection being made, the bills were not receiv-
ed.