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

VENHE Trustees Of the " SOUTTPORTACAD
Il ENVY" would inform the Public mat,
Mr.. l.. p. HARVEY,
Recently Teacher in Woodward College, Cincin-
natl proposes to open this Institution for The recep-
ton Of scholars, on Wednesday the Isl day of De-
cember nex,, on the following terms per session
Reading, Writing Arithmetic and Geography
per scholar.
SO co.
English Grammar Natural Philosophy.
Chemistry &c. 81 m
Languages and the higher branches of
Mathematics, as 90
Mr.. II. Is well known to many of our citizens and
is also fully recommended 10 by those who are
acquainted with his success In the business of in
struciion.
As il is designed 10 make this a permanent Clas
seal institution, II Is earnestly hoped that the Pub
lie Will extend liberal patronage 10 its support.
Scholars from the country, desIrous of attending
the school. can be accommodated with board in
private families al reasonable charges.
WILLIAM BULLEN, MICHAEL FRANK,
r. ii. DEMING, D. p STRIKER
E c. MYGATT, DAVID CROSTT
GEORGE BENNETT. Ii. WHITNEY.
TRUSTEES.
Southport, Norenber 25 1871. o3-,f
Reference may be made 10 any one of the Trus
ices, Or " Key. Mr. KINNEY,
GEN. HUGUNIN,
E. POMEROY, ESQ.
Southport.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
EDOct. II. 3. .FEsysasOss.

DVVte ~ ~ OFEWgE3OEE,
HM AS sodisposed of his other business.
IL Il that hereafter he will be able to de-
vote his whole time and attention to the
practice of medicine. He feels grateful
to those that have patronized him hereto
fore and to such he would refer the public
for information respecting his Practice
Office on Park street, a few rods south of
J. II. Boardman's Exchange.
Southport, June 80, 1S4l.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
Bernard MCLAUGHLIN.

4 II II y Is
AS removed to his new Shop, one
ILL door west Of Mr.. Durkee's large
building-where he will be most happy to
accommodate those who may call upon him;
and all business entrusted to his care will
be done in the most fashionable style,
Cutting done to order, and warranted to
fit.
N. B. All kinds Of grain, taken in pay
ment, and work done upon the shortest
notice.
Southport, June 22th, 184l. 2v2
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
James REORGANIZATION.

Is now in his New Shop on Exchange
Street, where he can al all times be iound,
ready to attend 10 all business in his llne'
he trusts, in salts factory manner. Clothes
fashionablv and earthly cut. and promptly
made up Cutting done, TO order on shor'
notice.
His terms are reasonable and produce
will be takenn payment for work.
Southport, Oct. %, lS4l. UNI
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
Taflnrfua! EaflorfUg! /!

THE subscriber would respectfully inform his
l. friends and the community ut large that lie still
eontnnes to carry on the above business al the old
stand on North Man-st- o. err Hall a. Lees store
He Is thankful for past favors and hopes by perse
rance and attention to business 10 merit share Of
public patronage. Fashions received qnarterly
Persons wishing to see them do by calling at my
shop. DAN'L M. GARRISON.
Southport Dec. 10Th lS4l 26
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

RLISH & WHITNEY-General Dealers in DRY
~ GooDs, O. oceries, Crockery Hardware, Glass,
Nails, &c AT their stand
No. 81, Corner of Main and Purk-sts
DAVID BLGsH, JR. LUTHER wHITNEY,JR.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
THE UNION AGRICULTURIST


AND WESTERN PRAIRIE FARMER
Published at Chicago, Monthly, by the Union Agri-
cultural Society, the organ of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society and fo,he. western societies
VOL. SECOND, 1912.
The matter is prepared expressly for the Western
Farmer onehaf to three fourths of it being original
and the remainder selected from uirty-tree AgricuL
trdt pdpers-eyery one the United States that is
known To us-and great variety Of other exchange
publications and scientific works. In the first volume
published 80 communca from practical far
mers all over the West; and it is expected this year,
the paper being more extensively known, that we
shall be able 10 give many more.
The second volume is commenced with t,DelUe pa
ges and contains more matter than any other agri-
cultural paper in the us. II is expected the SUBJ
scrptioas will enable the U A. $. 10 continue il in
this manner; the object of the Society being not
make money, but To furnish western farmers with
paper adapted TO their wants at the least cost at
which il can be published. Bat should he expenses
of publication not be betrayed. the number of pages
will be reduced 70 eight, though when subscriptions
will warrant il, twelve pages will again be given.
Engravings equal to those in ATTY other agrcultu
raj paper Will he freely used.
IERMS-One dollar per annum invariably in ad-
rance. SIX copies sent To postoffice for 50. TO
make it object for Agricultural Societies to offer
this paper for premiums, so copies will be sent for
$40. Also 80 copies will be county fer $40
when the subscriptions obtained by one ndvid-
ual.
The first volume can be had in numbers at 81. or
bound for s 81. '..-.-.
AGENTS-Post masters respectfully request
ed to act agents, and to remit names and money
obtained by others. Any friend TO agricultural i'm
provemenr in The west, requested TO act agent.
AID VERTISING-Yearly adve " i'll be al
lowed the of one square of fifteen lines upon
paying So 90 in advance. For other advertisements
81 so will be charged for square of fifteen lines
under for the first insertion, and 81 for The second
and seventy-fve cents for succeeding insertions.
G}' Postage must be paid on all communications.
Direct to the Union Agrculturist, Chicago, Ills.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD
GEO. w. CHANT,S
MP ROVED COMPOUND FLUID
T. Extract of Sarsa parilla
For REMOVING DISEASES OF THE
ROOD $3.50

Extract of Sarsa parilla
For REMOVING Disc Asses OF THE
BLOOD, '4
ARISING from an abuse of Mercury.
Chrome and Constitutional Diseases such as ,ero.
fula or fmg eou secondary Syphiis general xlce
ration and corrosions Of The throat nose cheeks p,.
and other parts Of the body pi,a,isy or nesf,le IN
the face scay patches and other erupt;on, o III it,,
bes, scUrUy and other Scor6utic affections rbe,moI;
affections tcje Stpeings pains IN the Zone, and ;o;,t,
terer obstinate old sores Of all kinds scald heads
salt rheup gtoOrm and other diseases ari,nc fro.
an impure state of the blood also habitual cositfpeue.,
piles, chronic affections Of the rer lungs and chest
pain in the stomach and sides, night sloeats dc dc
is keaoise much recommended as cleansing spring
medicine and IN general debility
This remedy is prepared in yacuo from the choicest
selected materials The active properties of which are
extracted by an improved process, without heat; on
account which is preferred byphyscans as being
more uniform and active than any other now before
the public
o. Facts are stubborn things. Read the following
RESPECTABLE TESTIMONIALS.
Extract of letter from DR.. Sidney Skinner
Messrs II Harris & Co, Asabula:
'Gentlemen-Your agentin passing through on,
place a short time since, deposited 18th me Quantity
of Mr. G w Merchants Improved Fluid Extract Of
Sarsaparllla. Itcame SO we'll recommended that
advised the use of it in number of scrofula cases
with the most satisfactory results. Our town physi
clans not only recommended il consulting patients
but have introduced into their private practice "a
u
you will confer a favor by forwarding Immediately
3 or dozen bottles.
Very respectfully yours &c.
j. SIDNEY SKINNER
From Doct l. Southwark,
Lock port March g 1874
have recommended the use Of Doct. Me rchan'
compound Extract of Sarsaparilla in various cutane-
Gus erupiions ola scrofHlous character and oil other
diseases affecting the skin and have found il 10 excel
beyond my most sangune expectations and do most
confidently recommend il to the public a eyapeu-
tic agent OF the most energetic character erasica
ting from The system al! those diseases which depend
upon glandular distractions or cutaenous derauge.
ment OF any kind. l, SOUTHWORTH, NJ b.
u As test against rountereits obsery that these
words are blown in the glass: Frow tte Labratarv of
Geo W. Merchant Chemist, Loskporl.N Y.
Sarsaparilla and Chemical Plais,er for sale by
BILL. Detroit. r BINGHAM, Detroit,
JOHN OWEN, 40 ID A McNAiR, do
Dr owEE Y,Dcarb'nvill | GRAHAM Dearbornville,
DAVID NJ fRIcE, Utica EASTMAN &c MI Cl'mens
JULIUS DEAN, 'ontlac LPkNEELAND,F arm'gton
JNo NAMING, Plymouth ] VIM III SHAW, Dixboro'
LUND&GIBsoN,A. Arbor w IL w MAYNARD,
WmSHEDDEN, Ypsilantl Ann Arbor
u Be particular to enquire for Merchants Sarsa
para.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-15

I'D. gU.HLAEEg.
PHYSICIAN &. SURGEON.
May be found at all times, (unless pro
fessonally engaged at his office, corner
OF Main and Pearl streets, ready 20 attend
promptly to the business of his profession.
Surgery and diseases Of the eye particu-
larly attended to-
Southport, June 1S41. lynl W
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25
CONNECTICUT.

The Legislature of this State adjourned
on Friday tire 18th inst; after session of
but two weeks. Fifty six acts were passed
sboishing Imprisonment for debt. except in
cases OF fraudulent Withholding, concealing.
obtaining. or carrying away property,
repeating all laws regulating the sale OF
spurious liquors, except the law relating
to ,ayerns anil the sale Of liquor to Indians
condemning The Bankrupt Law and
Land distribution and Pre- emtion Law in
favor ofa moderate Tariff of discriminating,
duties impoHng certain restrictions upen
Banks. among other things, prohibiting
stockholders from voting by proxy.nstruci-
ing Senators and requesting Representa-
YES in Congress 10 vote for the dscontinu.
tance Of Military Academy,a. West Point,
repeating the registry ia,os, allowing
sheriffs TO be chosen by plurality instead
of majority of votes. proposing an amend.
men, to the Constitution 10 enable all per,
sons over twenly-ons years Of age to vote.
and dsfranchsing the student of Yale Col.
lege Of New Haven. The present Legisla
,ure OF Connecticu.is by strong majority
democratic.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25
54s,ees 1896 .aee

The above table possesses much interes,
|! will be perceived tina. of the New Eng.
land states, New Hampshire which is
the most thoroughly democratic is the mos,
enlightened in that region or in the whole
confederacy; while Rhode Island tho mos,
arisiocra,ic in lis government, is the leas,
so ia proportion to population OF any of her
Yankee sisters, And this state forsooth, is
notcapable o taking care Of ilself, although
in all the surrounding communities, the
people, not the landholders, are the solo
source from whence all power arises. Wa
sympalhise with the friends of freedom 10
Rhode Island, and do hope they will find
Sc, oil men who haze neUer for the times
viii moi belray them-will lead them steadi
ly onwards until the civil rights they have
so long plead for, shall be yielded. II not
peaceably--,hen as we once settled an al
tempted usurpaiion of, powers OF govern
ment by miserable minority in Pennsyl-
vania would have fough,.--,heir opponents
vanished at the threat. The democrats Of
Rhode Island are as brave, and no brave
people ever allow nigh. 10 master the
right
Our Southern neigbors have no great
cause 10 congratulate themselves on the res
ults OF their intellectual culture as set forth
in the above ,able.-They do not possess
such immense advantage in the education of
the Masses, as the tone of their organs
would lead one TO imagine and especially
are the dutch Of Pennsylvania, about hak
dozen times as well off in the way Of ed
ucations, as are their -hivalric' brethren of
Tennessee Virginia Carolina or South
Carolina.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25
ATALE OF HORROR.

The New Orleans Picayune of the 9lIi,
contains an account uf several m, rders com
miued at or near Concordia, La, by two
slaves named Joseph and Enoch. Among
the victims, was Mr.. Noah Harrington,
and another man, name unknown. They
carried off Miss Harrinlon. whom they
treated with shocking cruelty. Also
Mrs. Todd and her child; and ,hey murder.
ed Mr.. Todd Joseph, the one arrested was
not of age. He confessed lhe murders, but
said he was prompted BY Enoch. He was
chained 10 a tree on the bank Of the Missis.
sippi at Union Point, and was burn, alive.
While in the flames. he cried out in terms
oil great agony, for some one to blow his
hrains oni. Aithe same moment, with a
tremendous effort, he broke from his chain,
and sprung from the burning pile. I'm.
medistely several rifles were levelled al
him he fell. His body was again throws
into the flames, and utterly destroyed. He
belonged to Mr.. Vcolhess, and Enoch TO
Mr.. Durand from whom he ran away.
Enoch on being pursued, was shot but no,
killed, and had no, been taken They were
accompanied by yellow girl named
Margaret, who several times saved the lives
Of Mrs Todd and her child and said that
ii shot. the bullets must pass through her
body A detailed account of tho various
scenes is published but somc Of the pas
sages are almost too shocking 10 appear in
print.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25

Gen Knott had gained some adyantss
on the side Of Mandahar, but Gen Ems.
land had no. yet Joined him. /, wa. re-
ported that Sha Soojah had been poison.
ed.
France. e.--There were iumors .ha, I,oui.
Phlllippe's life had again been a.,ep,ed The
right OF search and The commercial relations
between France and the United States have
lately been mitch discussed in the Chamber
Of Deputies al Paris, and by the journals.
Spain. Some rio,ing took place a. Sc.
silee on tho 10Th which suggested new
suspicion ofFiench intrigue. Groups Of
workmcn traversed lae streets, singing ths
'Marsellee.' and crying Down with the
Regent! THE Republic foreve,r The
authorities succeed;wi,hout much trouble in
represslng those disorders.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25
ODD FELLOWSHIP.

The excellent institution, says the Brook.
lyn Eagle, is making rapid progress 10 all
parts our country, despite the foolish and
ill.iounded prejudice entertained by many
against what they are pleased to term secret
societies The fact that,he Order numbers
among its members many Of our mos. emf.
nent dvines and distinguished citizens from
every walk OF life, whose character, for all
that constitutes true greatness,is beyond lire
reach Of calumny, and who would be the
last TO encourage, or in any way count
enance, an inslituiion in the remotes! degree
injurious to'the welfare of the great whole,
is ofiiself sufficient 10 pu, TO fligh. a host
of objections. Their secrets consis. mere
ly in excluding the world from knowl-
edgelof their mutual recognition. With them
"a deserving brother is never turned empty
away; put some proof of deser, is clearly
necessary to prevent the misapplicasion Of
funds and avoid imposition; and hence the
test already noticed.
The Nashville (renn.) Union gives &C
countof the Third Anniversary Celebration
Of the order in that city, on the Sd inst,
which concludes with this paragraph:
At half pas, two o'clock, the procession
moved to the City Hotel, where, pursuan.
to previous arrangement, Mr.. Marshall had
prepared sumuuous dinner on the Odd
Feiio,os' Plan, tina. is to say, public din.
ner with milk and water (frst principal)
substituted for wine and brandy. Among
the guests were the Governor Of the Stale
and clergyman, ,and editors Of the city; who
participated in the closing exercise with
much cheerfuiness. We have never known
more wit and humor elected blythe sidea,'
than was manifest under the wholesome in
iluence OF milk and water, and we regret
our inability 10 give list Of the excelen,
sentiments pronounced on the occasion.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25

One Of the most deliberate murders we
have amDs, ever read Of, is narrated by the
Sentinel, published al Edenton. North Car
olna. A poor white woman, named Fanny
Garrett, wife Of Stephen Garrett, living
near jamestown, Mar,ing county, N. C
went on The lst instant to the orchard of a
man by the name Of William Watson who
lived in her neigborheod, and was in the
eel of picking up few plums, when she
was discovered by Watson who very delib.
erately lef, his work went TO The house and
got his gun, walked back towards her un.
j. near enough to shoot, took deliberate
aim and shot the poor inofensivo woman
dead on the spot, and LEFT her wel,erng in
blood Wsson is about sixty five years of
age. He alledges ths, this woman had
eonjursd him, He was arrested and i'm
prisoned for trial
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25

The Nashua, Mass. Artillery has ten
men in lis first section, whose aggregate
weight is 2200 pounasl OF rourse they
canno, bo Flying ArtiHeriss, but must be.
long 10 ,he 'heayes.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25

| ualy creeping onwards from the time of
the catastrophe, spread a. once into general
conilagration, consuming what had escaped
the former calamity and The sacrilegious
hands of pillage.
The survivors. now IN a state Of slmosv
positive nudity and starvation, were thus
deprived Of their remaining hopes; and
misery and utter des,tution stared them
openly in the face. Hundreds had faken
refuge on board the ships in the hatbor,
with the trfling effects which an agonizing
haste suffered them TO lay hold of, together
with as many of the manned and wounded
as were thus favored by their good fortune.
As far as we have been able TO learn, the
city of San Domingo has fortunely sustained
no damage Whatever: neither has Port au
Prince met with any injury to speak of,
according 10 Our last accounts. The con.
duct of the inhabitants Of Porto Plata dis
played noble instance OF generous and
sympa,hic leeling-alike honorable TO their
hearts, as il was meritorious from its utility.
An association was formed OF the principal
inhabitants, and a board ofreiei establish.
ed for the conveyance of-succor TO the dis.
lressed, both in Cppe Haytien and in San.
tiago. Provision were contributed by each
for this purpose, according to his means, and
depot was fixed 10 distribute the same as
the exigences of the case might require;
and 10 those arriving here in destitute state
many have been thus relieved from the hor-
rors Of famine, which would have been
the climax TO their previous misfortune and
misery. This other town and villages be.
sides our own ard those enumerated above
which have most seriously suffered, (some
Of which are entirely demolished are Por.
to Paix Gonavivcs 81. Marc Mole ST. Mich.
olas; ST. Louis du Nord Foot Caupein Lin.
hep ort Margo. I'orgue La grande Riviere
Laxayon and Altamfra which, together
with Porto Plata Cape Haytien Santiago
81. Osero and La Vega before mentioned,
makein all IL towns and villages, with loss
Of lives in nearly all. 1t is impossible TO
convey an adequate idea of the severity Of
the blow which will be given TO CONNER
cial interest in general, through all their
channels and ramifcaotions; many years will
be required TO restore matters TO their fer
mer footing. Il will be equally difficult! TO
conjecture at what periods the signs of raw.
ages will De removed and the town and
cltes regain and approach their former con-
diion. We wait with extreme anxiety TO
hear the fate Of our sister islands, Cuba,
Porto Rico, and Jamaica. Wemus. con-
clude that they have each and severely
been visited with the same calamity, ,.hough
perhaps not TO the same ex!en. and DANCE.
The direction taken by the earthquake.
which proved The most severe in It's eff
ects; was along the northeastern part; all
The other parts Of our island have experiec-
ed the shock though only ina partial and
limited degree.
SlNDY CROSS.
Porto Plata.
GEO. POTTS,
No. 81 Lispenard street, New. York.
+. CARANA. 4
p. S.--Dnring the earthquake at San
,iago the inhabi.anlsrushed into the Roman
Catholic church 10 implore mercy from the
most hiuh q nd and fIled il fo overnow;n
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25

Number Of white inhabitants in each sta,s
over twenty years Of age, who cannot
read or Drite, and tho white population
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25
SlNDY CROSS.
Porto Plata.
GEO. POTTS,
No. FL Lispenard street, New, York.

p. S.--Dnrng the earthquake at San
iiago the inhab.anlsrushed into the Roman
Catholic church 10 implore mercy from the
most high God and filled it TO overnowing;
and when il fell, rivers Of Sood were seen
to pour throlgh The ruins proceeding from
the bodies Of the poor unfortunate souls crush
ed within GEO. POTTS,
f. CARUANA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-11-14
DIED

Oa Friday morning, 1lth instant Thomas Moore former
~ of Eikon, Md aged Is years.
On Friday, llIh instant James Mcguire, in the 5t year
OF bis age
On Friday afternoon, lh instant of bilious remtten e
YER Mr. William Lyth aged 90 years native of Manches-
ter, England
On Thursday evening, 10th Instant of yphus fever after
Illness OF five days, Matilda, wife OF VI Dyei, aged n
years.
AT Brooklyn The 10th instant, Mrs. Hepzbah. widow
of the late Philip Arcaarus OF this city, in the 69h year
OF her age,
At Raleigh, n C., on The 7h instant aged 81 years. Rev.
William McPheeters D. D. distinguished divine, ripe
scholar and formerly for many years faithful and eminent
ly successful teacher of youth.
AT Mobile the "a instant yellow fever Lewis Nc
Lal!.n OF Erie, Pa in the 18th year OF his age.
Hanbn Oh 4lt year of his age Capt George R.
Douglass, OF this city He has left wife and family to
mourn his loss
At sea ca board the Camilla on the 9th September last
The ourtieh year OF his age, Michael LIE Foulon,
tive OF France leaving family and numerous friends to
grvr his loss.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-11-14
" Cnrpe,inss, Floor Cloths, Druggets

&C Just received, ana for sale cheap an invoice Tur
key and Patent Administer Carpetngs of the costly and
magnificent description. Also, invoice of Brussels Sax
ony Royal Wilton and Velvet Carpetngs. OF the richest
description coors and entirely patterns b.
obtained of any dealers the patterns being registered
in England by Agent. Also, an invoice OF Kddermn.
ser Ingram and Tnreepy Carpetgs very neat and small
figures Also an invoice Of French Drugges the first
imported Leopard. Giraffe and Mosaic Patterns, oak and
mahogany colored. Also invoice OF English Floor Oil
Cloths, among VIII CHI is very splendid Tasselaed Mosaic
Pattern 10 be had at any other establishment in this
country; together with an extensive assortment of Table
and Piano Covers, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats Stair Rods
&c. &c, all of which will be offered for sale prices.
that fail the wishes Of the economical
purchasers Our motto SLarge sales al small profit
w. SMITH & COMPANY
r9 Ct 25t Broadway, opposite the City Hall