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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The Editors of the Milwaukee Sentinel appear to
have but superficial knowledge of Wisconsin and
its population. In speaking of the harbor memorial
for Milwaukee, which has recently passed the le-
glslature, the editors say, zoe fully agree that the
population Of the country to be accommodated 6y a
Har6or, as the true criterion IN urging particular
location, and on this zoe are aoHling to base Our
CLAIMS" Upon this proposition we are willing to
join issue. But we apprehend the friends of NIL
waukee upon little examination, will be unwilling
to rest their claims before Congress upon the
grounds proposed in the Sentinel. No man who is
at all acquainted with the population on the west
ern shore of the lake, will pretend that as large
number of inhabitants would be accommodated by
the construction of harbor at Milwaukee as at
Southport. There are near double the number of
inhabitants, within given distance of from IS to
100 miles of Southport, than there are within the
same distances of Milwaukee. The country west
southwest, and northwest of Southport is far
more densely populated, than the country about
Milwaukee. The roads in the vicinity of South
port, also superior to those in the vicinity of
Milwaukee-the country west of Southport to Rock
river and the Mississippi being chiefly prairie
while in the vicinity of Milwaukee the country is
mostly timbered. The facilities of travelling and
the conveniences Transportation in prairie coun-
try are infinitely superior to those of timbered
country.
We should not have gone into comparisons of
this kind, had not the Sentinel published it's will
hngness to base the claims of Milwaukee upon the
greatest number of inhabitants, to be accommoda-
ted by the construction of harbor. An investiga-
ton of this matter is not proposition of ours, but
since the Sentinel has publicly offered to make this
the issue, certainly cannot be accused of wish
ing to draw invdous distinctions, or to excite rival
jealousies by besowing some remarks upon it
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
SPECIAL EMBASSY FROM ENGLAND-One of tn

SrLIiAL L-MbAsSf fhoM INGLAND.-OHC VI thO
most important items of news, brought by the re-
cent arrival of the ship Brittania from Liver
pool, is the appointment of special ambassador by
Great Britain to this country, for the purpose of
bringing the existing difficulties between England
and the United States, to amicable settlement.
Lord AsHBURToN, President of the Board of Trade,
formerly known as Mr.. Alexander Barring, of the
great banking house of Barring & Brothers, is to come
to this country, clothed with liberal powers by the
British Court, adjust the differences of the two
nations. He will bring with him proposition from
his Government, for the final adjustment of the
North Eastern Boundary question. He is also in
structed to urge the necessity of effecting
some settlement of the claims of British citizens
upon several of the States in this Union, which
States are either refusing or negecting to make
provisions for the payment of their loans.
The difficulties between Great Britain and the
United States, of them of long standing
and new issues are continually being made. To
settle all the national questions pending between
the two countries, is work of great magnitude
still it is vastly to the mutual interest of both
tries, that harmony instead of discord should pre-
vail. From the high character and extensive repu-
tation of the individual selected by the British court
for this embassy, much good may be expected to
result from his mission.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The following is an extract of communication
from correspondent at Geneva Walw orth Co.,
w. II.
Geneva is situated a the outlet Of Gene
va Lake. The town is tastefuly laid out
with streets crossing at right angles, and
with two public squares. 1t commands
fine view of the foot of the Lake. about 3
miles in length, and at the same time is SO
situated as to be protected from the lake
winds. The whole Lake is 9 miles in
length. Duck Lake is about two miles
from Geneva lake, is about half as large,
and runs parallel to it. The region be-
tween these lakes is dense forest of bass
wood, sugar maple, hickory, backwalnut
butternut ash, elm, &C.; and is in no re-
spect materially different from our East
ern forests. We plume ourselves on the
advantages and building facilities TO be de-
rived from this body of timber, for the
improvement and building up of our town.
A good Saw-mil is also built at the outlet
OF Duck Lake, l ] miles from here. Ge-
neva contains about 90 dwellings, Grist
mill, Saw-mil do, l Distilery,3 Stores,
Taverns, rboth large and commodious
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

Several important Bills have recently been bro't
before the legislature. The Bill by Mr.. Upham to
submit to the people, at the election in September
next, the question whether Wisconsin shall become
State; and whether they wish to extend their ju-
risdiction the "dispued tract''-also the Res
olution of MIR. Upham requesting the people of nor
thern Illinois, to express through the baot-box in
September next, whether they desire to be annex
ed to Wisconsin. Also Bill by Mr.. Buen to
amend the town government law. A copy of the
foregoing Bills will be found in our paper. Wheth-
er these Bills will finally pass, cannot speak with
certainty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

THE WINTER.-For the benefit of our readers
abroad, we remark that the present winter in Wis
consin has been remarkably mild. There have been
but few days of cold weather-the greatest extreme
of cold being about degrees below There
has been but little snow the present winter the
Lake shore in this vicnity-the country back has
had suffcieney of snow to make good sleighing.
During great proportion of the winter the atmos-
phere has been mild, and the weather has bore a
stronger resemblance to the latitude of Philadel-
phia, than that which is usually experienced in a
latitude above AZ degrees north.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

CONVICTION OF CoLT.-Never have we seen
trial attended by so intense an excitement as was
that OF Colt on Saturday. More than three thou
sand persons thronged the avenues and vicinity of
the City Hall, utterly unable enter, or even OBJ
tain sight of the door, The morning session was
wholly consumed by the speech of J. r. WHITING,
Esq. the District Attorney for the Prosecution. 1t
was an effort OF SURPRISING eloquence and of most
thrilling effect. The imputations cast upon his
conduct by the counsel for the Defence were hurled
back upon their heads with overwhelming power
and scorchlng severity. 1t was one of the most
splendid speeches to which we have ever listened.
Among the spectators we observed the Rev. DIR.
Wainwright, Rev. Mr.. Higbee, His Honor the
Mayor. Hon. S. ID. Garfield, of the New Jersey
Council, MIR. President Lee, Mr.. Willoughby,
Hugh Maxwell, Esq. and many other gentlemen of
distinction and ability The charge of Judge KENT
was delivered In the evening. 1t was clear, elo-
quent, and extremely notwithstanding, if at all,
to the side OF mercy. The prisoner appeared very
downcast, and we have never before seen upon his
face an expression of such utter melancholy. The
excitement about the City Hall seemed to increase
with each day of the trial An opinion some how
or other obtained in the morning, that Colt would
be acquitted, which appeared to render the popu-
lace highly Indignant, and added much to their ex
element. Order in the Court Room, however,
was strictly maintained and no violence occurred
outside, although there much confusion and
loud talk about the doors.
The Jury retired few minutes before six. With
two exceptions we understand, all were then agreed
upon verdict; in about an hour there was only one
dissentient, and at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning
they came into Court, summoned for the purpose OIL
meeting them, with a verdict of Guilty Of Murder.
The Counsel tor the prisoner, we understand, will
carry up the case to the Supreme Court, on a bill
of ExceptIons.-Ne,o York Tribune, Of 3lst uh.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

SPEECH OF Mr.. TRIP in the House of Repre-.
sentatives of Wisconsin, on the subject of the emil.
waukee and Mississippi rail road, passing through
Madison. The motion being to strike out all the
intermediate points between Milwaukee and Poto-
81.
Mr.. Trip advocated the motion, because he be-
heved that In so important work as the building
of railroad from the lake to the Mississippi no
company ought to be tied down to points, and es-
pecally to such point as Madison. This circu-
ltous route would cost the company several hun
dred thousand dollars additional expense more than
another route that might be fonnd and he was not
In favor of sending every traveller through this
place tor the purpose of being shaved. Rather than
submit to such imposition, he would propose that
the Rail Road company buy Madison, and move it
to the Rail Road, the cheapest method of getting
cleas of winding around these lakes and marshes.
He meant no disrespect to Madison, when he pro-
posed to purchase it. 1t had been bought once.
and he could see no good reason it could not be
again. He supposed it mi ght perhaps cost some
$2O,0OO, but this was nothing compared to the ad-
dluonal expense of constructing the road, and
charge on freight and passage that would be in
cured by coming through this town; and they get
IN the bargain, the Tiger, the Worser, and the
Worsest, tor he had understood there were three of
these gambling establishments in town, and all their
capital stock; that they would get the lower house.
the hogs that burrow under the capitol, and he was
not sure but the upper house the chambers BUTT was
urged that the rall road passing through Madison.
would be OF great to the members of the Iepis
lature IN getting to and from the sessions. This
could easily be obvated by buying up the members
themselves; and he not assured that they could
not be purchased at about IS. Cd each All he
wanted was to place the road on the best and most
eligible route, without reference to any particular
points,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The following Bill has been moved by Mr. BulIen
to carry into effect the act providing for the gov
eminent of the several towns in this Territory. As
1t is believed that the town government Act passed
by the Legislature last winter, and subsequently ap-
proved by the people in many of the counties, cam
not go into effect without law of the legislature.
declaring what counties have adopted it, this bill is
important to the people. We certainly hope it will
pass the Legislature without delay.
Be 1t enacted by the Council and House of Rep-
resentatires Of the Territory Of Wisconsin,
Sec. l. That the act entitled san act to provide
tor the government of the several towns in this
Territory and for the revision of county govern
ment' approved Feb IL, l641, is hereby declared
to have been adopted by the people of the counties
of Brown Milwaukee, Racine Walworth, Rock
Jefferson and Crawford, agreeably to the second
section Of said and shall therefore be in force
and take effect in said counties and after the first
Tuesday of April next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
BILL to organize certain towns in the county o
Racine.

Racine
BE 1t enacted by the Council and House of Repre-
| sentatares Of the Territory Of Wisconsin:
| SEC. L. That all that part of the town of Salem
comprised In range nineteen, to wit: town one,
and sections numbered from twenty-five to thirty
SIX, inclusive, In town two NORTH 10 range nineteen
east shall be, and is hereby set off into separate
town by the name of Wheatland.
SEC. .. That all that part of the town of South
port comprised In town two north, in range 81 east,
and all that part OF town two NORTH in range twen-
ty-two east, which is within two miles of the west
line OF said range twenty two-including sections
., 3, Z, 8, IL, 1S, 49, 90 49, 3d. 81, 30; and all
that part OF town three north in range twenty-one
which is within one mile of the south line of said
town three, and section thirty-one in town three in
range twenty-five, shall be and is hereby set off in
to separate town by the name of Paris
SEC. s. That all that part of the towns of Racine
and Mount Pleasant which is comprised in town
tnree, In range twenty-five, except section thirty
one, shall be, and is hereby set off into separate
town by the name of Mt. Pleasant.
SEC. a. That all that part of the towns of Mt.
Pleasant, Burlington, and Rochester comprised
within the following limits, to wit: commencing at
the southeast corner of section twenty five in range
twenty-one, running west to the south west corner
OF section twenty-seven, In town three range 90
thence north eleven miles to the north line of the
county OF Racine, thence east on said north line to
the northeast of section one in town four in
ginning, shall be- and is hereby set off into sepa-
rate town by the name of Yorkvie.
SEC D. That all that part of the towns of Racine
and Mount Pleasant comprised in town four in
range twenty-five east, shall be, and is hereby set
OH into separate town by the name of Caledonia
SEC b. That the towns of Wheatland Paris
Mt Pleasant, Caledonia, and Yorkville, shall each
be entitled to, and enjoy, all the rights and privile-
ges which are granted by law to the other towns in
the Territory.
Sec T. That the first election in the town of
Paris shall be holden at the house of Chauncey
Kellogg the first election in the town of Wheat
land shall be holden at the house of James B Pow
ers; the first election in the of Mt Pleasant
shall be holden at the house of Heman Rice the
first election IN the town of Caledonia shall be ho-
den at the house of Levi Blake the first election
IN the town of Yorkville shall be holden at the
house of E. Adams.
Sec. g. This act shall be in force from and after
It's passage
Passed and approved
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

BYRON KILBoURN's $56,000 LoAN.-The Com
mittee in the Territorial Council, to whom was re-
ferred Mr.. Klbourns negotiation of loan, for aid
ing in the construction of the Milwaukee and Rock
River canal, have made their report. We have
not space to present the committee views, and
guments.-Suffice it to say that they arrive at the
conclusion, that the bonds negotiated by Mr.. Kill
bourn, were illegally and fraudulenty disposed of
and that the Territory IS not HaJle for their redemp
ton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

SLAVE TRADE.-A treaty has recently been form
ed at London, between some of the most powerful
nations of Europe for the purpose of putting an eff
fectual stop to the slave trade, wherever it exists
upon the high seas. Great Britain, France, Aus
tria, Prussia Russia, and several other minor DOW
ers, were represented at the formation of the trea
ty The articles of the treaty declare the slave
trade piracy, and the right of search of all vessels.
suspected of being engaged in the traffic is dis
tinctly recognized.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

ENGLAND and America have now
the following knotty points to quarrel
about
|. The N. E. Boundary Question
Maine and part Of New England.
2. The Canada Burnings and Revolu-
tions-Western New York, &c.
8. African Seizures-Commercial Sea-
ports.
A. State Debts-The Reputation States.
5. The Northwest Territory-Western
States.
6. Creole Case-Souihern States.
The law authorizing the suspension of
the Michigan Banks, has been repealed
and approved by the Governor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The Bill to submit to the people of this County,
the location of the County Seat has been laid on
the table. 1t appears from the report of the COM
mlttee to whom this subject REFERRED that there
were 2l9 names appended to the petitions in favor
of referring the location of the county seat TO the
people, and on the remonsrance there were 019
names,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
THE TELE GRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, WIS, FEBRUARY Is, 1642.

Four new towns have been organized by the le-
gslature in this County, viz: PARIS, WHEATLAND,
YoRKvILLE, and CALEDONIA. A copy of the Bill
describing limits of each will be found in another
column.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

Mr.. BULLEN has introduced a memorial into the
Legislature for adoption praying Congress to con-
struct Harbor and Light House at Southport
Mr.. James has also presented memorial for the
sanction of the Legislature praying Congress to con-
struct harbor at Racine
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
RESOLUTION relative to the territory no

RESOLUTION relative to the territory now I'M
der the jurisdiction of Illinois, north of aline east
and west through the southerly bend of Lake
Michigan.
Resoloed by the Council and House of Repressn-
htsoeS OF the Territory Of Wisconsin, That we re-
commend to the citizens residing in that territory,
now under the jurisdiction of Illinois, north of a
line east and west through the souhery bend or
extreme OF Lake Michigan to meet at the different
election precincts, as now established by law on
the fourth Monday of September next choose two
or more judges of election, to be solemnly affirmed
faithfully to discharge their duty and to receive
and canvass only the votes of citizens entitled to
vote under the laws of Illinois, that said electors
then proceed to deposite with said Judges their bal
lots, "FOr state government as part Of Wiscon-
Wisconsin," That said judges in each district
canvass the votes given, and make return of the
same to the Secretary of the Territory of Wscon-
SIN at Madison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

ANNEXATION OF Texas To THE UNroS.-Gov.
Doty has transmitted to the Legislature of Wis
consn, copy of Resolutions passed by the Legis
lature of the State of Alabama, on the subject of
the admission of Texas into the Union. A copy OF
these resolutions has been by order of the AL
ALBANIA Legislature, to each State and Territory.
requesting the passage of such laws, resolutions
treaties will tend TO the annexation of the Re-
public OF Texas to the United States of America.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The trial of John c. Colt for tho no,rd.- of
Adams, terminated at New York city on the 29th
! ult. The jury brought in verdict of CURRY.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The treasury note Bill has passed both Houses
OF Congress, and awaits the signature of the Presi
! dent TO become law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

MILWAUKEE SENTINEL.-Harrison Reed, Editor
of the Milwaukee Sentinel has associated with
him in the editorial department Mr.. Sas Chap
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

The following are the names of the counties
from which returns have been made to the lie gisla-
ture, and the number of votes given in each, for
,pd aoaipSt tou,pCb;p
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

A Bill to amend the Act of Incorporation of this
Village has passed the Council.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
STATE GOVERNMENT.

The following important Bill and Resolution,
have been introduced into the Council by Mr.. Up
ham of Milwaukee Whether they will pass is un-
certain.
A BILL to provide for submitting the question of
forming state government to the people OF Wis
consn
Be it enacted by the Council and House of Repre-
sentatiees of the Territory Of Wisconsin,
Sec. /. That at the next general election to be
held in this Territory as now provided for by law
the legal voters, are hereby authorized to vote on
the question of forming state government, and al
so on the question of Incorporating in the future
state of Wisconsin much of the territory now
under the jurisdiction of the state of Illinois, lies
north of line drawn east and west through the
southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan.
SEC. 2. That for the purpose of carrying the pro-
visions of this act into force, the Judges of elections
in the different precincts in this Territory here
by required to procure and furnish two separate
and extra ballot boxes in one of which they are
hereby authorized to receive and deposte ballots,
''For a State Government" and ballots ''-4gainst
State Government and in the other of said boxes,
they hereby authorized and required to receive
and deposite ballots, % For the Southern Boundary
as established by the Ordinance Of 1897" and bal
lots ''4gainst the Southern Boundary establish
ed by the Ordinance Of 17S7.' That the proceed
lngs In conducting this election and the qualifica-
tons of voters, shall be the same as in the election
of Delegate to Congress-
SEC. 3. 1t shall be the duty of the Judges of cleo
ton the different precincts to canvass the votes
received by them, and make returns to the clerk of
the board OF county commissioners, or clerk of the
board of supervisors of the different counties and it
shall be the duty of said clerks to canvass said
votes and make returns to the Secretary of the
Territory In the same way that canvass. and re-
turns are made In the election of a Delegate to
Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

Mr.. Dixon, Senator from Rhode Island, died al
Washington City on the 9th ult.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

Dane and Sank, Portage, Dodge, ST. Croix, She
boyagan, Manitouwoc, Washington, and Grant.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-09
Final settlement.

n Office is hereby given to all persons inter :
! Y ested in the estate Of VIM. A. Hughes, deed
that | will apply at the next term of the County
Court of Saline County, to be begun on the second
Mnoday in August next, for final settlement Of
my administration of said estate.
SAlrL. HUGHES, Admir-.
July 9th, ls42 l7-4t.*
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-07-09
Mail A Arrangements.

From Fulton, by Mllersburg, Columbia, De.
cstur, Fayette TO Glasgow:
Leaves Fulton every Tuesday. Thursday, and
Saturday, at A. NJ. and arrives in Glasgow
same days at P. M,
Leaves Glasgow every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, at A. M. arrives in Fulton same
day at p NJ.
DtThe eastern mail will be closed in Fay.
cite every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday eve
ming at sun set.
erThe western mail will close every Tues.
iav, Thursday, and Saturday at P. M.
From Faysii::. by franklin to BOOnyiIle;
Arms 10 Fayet.e very, Tuesday, Thursday
and ai saturda,, at p, M: Leaves the same days
at P. M. .L CHI md
Middle Grove, to Paris: r
Leaves Fayetts every "Wednesday at A. M
arrives at Paris next day at l | a. M ~
Leaves Paris every Thursday 81 T. NJ -
arrives at Fayette Friday, 6 2. M.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, +. M.
Fayette, July 9, l942.