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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

THE English papers are sold at 10 cents a copy,
two cents of which is excise duty paid to gov
ernment-each sheet before being printed is stamp
ed at the government office. A correspondent of
the Boston times says the receipts of the London
Times for papers, is one million of dollars, and for
advertisements about the same amount, per an
Each advertisement also pays duty to
government of 81 l-2 cents, whether it be long
or-short. The usual charge of this London journal
for a column for single day, is 500. A few
years ago the Carlton club c1mposed of some of
the wealthiest of the English aristocracy, pur-
chased the right to occupy its editorial columns,
which confined to of the eight pages of the
papsr, for which they paid $685. 600
Salem Gazette,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

A Schooner under twenty tons, nth one
hundred and trenty slares on board, has
been captured by one Of the Queens crui-
sers on the African coast.
There are 1861 Bablisi preachers in the
United States; 1912 churches, and 49l,<
600 members.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

THE Right Course.-A convention Of
slave holders, consisting Of about five hum
dred delegates, is to convene at Annapolis,
Md, on the first of January, to consider
the subject Of slavery, and protect the
slave holding interest. Discussion vii DO
free, Of course
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

A Vegetable Serpent.-A curious spe-
cies of the squash has been raised in the
garden of l.. G.. McMiler, ESQ.,. of JEFF
ferson county, Alabama. They resemble
a serpent in shape and color, being dark
green on the back with white belly. Some
of them are nearly six feet long. and two
inches diameter in the middle. The back
is rough and scaly, and they grow in a
crooked serpentine position.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11
EXTENSIVE BEAR SHOOTING IN New JERSEY

EXTENSIVE BEAR SHOOTING IN New JERSEY
Last Wednesday week, Mr.. Bodine Coffin, son
of Mr.. William Coffin, of Hamilton Glass Works,
was out hunting, about four miles from the works
he discovered coming out of the swamp, large
bear, which he Immediately shot, when another
sprung on the dead one, which he also killed. when
a third came and made for him, but his dogs at
tackled him, and he sprang upon them, when he
shot him also Coffin is considered the best shot
in that part of the country. He had his three bears
in the Philadelphia market last Friday morning.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

THE CHERoKEEs.-The principal chief of the
Cherokees has sent in his annual MESA ge, which
is highly interesting document, and will compare
with any of the governors messages The chief
says, there due from the United States to that
nation more than g, 500, 900; and he recommends
that this sum be obtained, and in part distributed
among the people, but that the interest of the
School Fund be devoted to the maintenance of
Schools, and the diffusion of the blessings Of edu-
cation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

Cold Water for Infants. -Dr. Devices.
says that he has often seen infants, when
seeming to suffer exquisite agony, rendered
perfectly quiet and easy by draught of
cool water.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

WAR STEAM VEssELs.-We learn from the last
number of the Army and Navy Chronicle, that In
structions have been issued for building the follow
ing vessels: at Norfolk, one of medium size, say,
between 600 and 700; and one of 800 TONS to be
propelled by Lieut.. Hunters paddle wheels. AT
Philadelphia, of 600 tons, to be propelled on
Capt. Stockton's plan and one of the medium
size. AT New York, one of the medium size, COZ
or 700 tons. Captain Stockton and Lieut.. Hunter
will each have general superintendent of the
building of the vessels on their respective plans.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

A Monster. An enormous panther was
killed by party of fox hunters, in Sidney.
Maine, on Saturday. the 18th inst He
measured seven and half feet in length.
and twelve inches round the fore arm, and
weighed two hundred pounds.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

A Mdtron Tea Party An English pa
per gives an account of a tea-pariy of sixty
old women, who are the mothers Of eight
hundred and thirty-nine children.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

Too Coda hopeful youth in one Of
the upper districts Of South Carolina, vlsi-
ted the Siamese twins, when they were in
that State; and after having carefully ex-
ahmed their natural bond Of union, grave
y enquired whether they aoere brothers.
Forensic E7oquence.-'May it please
the court, and gentleman of the jury: we
shall attempt TO prove lst, that my clients
hog did not commit any depreda,lons on
the compliments fence: 3D., that the hog
broke only three pickets instead of six, as
set forth in the Indictment; and 3D., that
nv client has no hog, nor erer had.
TO Get Rid ola Visitor A late wri-
ter says: Il once had constant and trou-
b,esome visitor, whom tried many ways
to get rid Of. First. | essayed smoke,
which he bore like a badger-then tried
fire which he endured like a salamander-
at last lent him five dollars, and have
never seen him since!"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

Steam Carriage. This novel vehicle,
now in use in London, is rather longer
than an ordinary omnibus and carries six
teen passengers. The boiler is behind the
coach and resembles ships caboose.-
The pistons are under the coach. One of
the wheels drives circular bellows to ig-
mite the coke, and the steam is blown into
the cold water, helping TO warm it, and Of
course making no noise. The hemsman
has a sort Of "a steering wheel in 'front.'
The carriage is entirely at his control, as
he can turn the corners Of streets, avoid
other conveyances, and accelerate or d.
minish its progress at pleasure.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

DuRABrLITY OF THE OAK.-One of the oaken
coronation chairs has stood in its present situation
in Westminster Abbey about $40 years. The
years old.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

A Mammoth Power.-In glancing over
some English papers brought by the late
arrivals, we observe among the proceed
ngs Of the House Of Commons on the 9th
uItimo, the presentation by Mr. Boiherton
of "petition from the Rev. Mr.. Norris,
a clergyman in Cheshire, praying the
House to institute an inquiry into the me-
rts of IN invention which gave mechan-
ical power equal TO "One million horses"
Nothing is stated as to the nature of this
extraordinary observation-disclosures Intel
Hgencer,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

FASHIONABLE GA1r.-The Sunday Mercury says,
we like to see young lacy walk as though flea
was biting her on each hip it is SO fascinatlng-
She is just the match for the dandy, who steps
like an open-winged turkey, travelling over bed OF
hot ashes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-01-11

Loafers and pretty girls are both fond of a
glass.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

last paper contained call upon the citizens of
town. and make suitable preparations for the ap
preaching 4lh of July But their shame be said sin
gle individual responded the call the patI-
rembe for the safety of his country when her
indifferent the anniversary of the creates, Of all days
her history We enthusas.-sve speak from calm
and when say that the this
great political sabbath imperative duty resting upon
American citizens There is something sublime, gori
Gus and haiowed It's associations and results that It's
memory should be lost among Il is due
stiutions due children due that this
day should be properly observed If moral and po
ca obligation upon the Jews that stated intervals they
should national congregation their thanks
him who had made he channel OF the great deep dry
meath their feet should aso our than to the
Almighty Being whose strong supported our fee
bic the dark andtryng hours of distress Should
teach chdlen, by public testimonials gratitude
to hold the principles and tuon whose
establishment nations Jubilee rang through the arches OF
High Heaven.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

seems 10 lament that the rebrand fell harmless which threat
ened the destruction sister State Fortunately the spark
has been exnguished that will be accomplished
in Rhode Island by fair which not all he Gov Dor
who ever ha,boured aitorous though could have accom-
plished
The Suffrage Party of Rhode Island have regret to
saw acted unworthy the noble for which they were
contendnp from the latest they have abandoned
without struggle Dcrr has fled Massachusetts
with his dastardy associates office and the aristocrac
andhodes the advocates of the Old Charter of Charles the
2nd full possession of the of the State
Not blow was struck for freedom. Wfether the people
were nlimdated by paid forces OF President Tyler and
feared gaos punishment for rebellion have been
debarred the privileges of f-eemen until they have
onv the spirit of slaves will pretend to determine
We begin to think them worthy their ignoble desnny.
should be much surprised nowto hear that the Charte-
applied the cowhe their naked shoulders for pre-
wish of the rights OF treemen
With cause correctly understand it, righteous as thai
for which the Revolutionary patriots pered their lives their
and their sacred honor with the best wishes OF the
lovers of liberty throug hout the Unlon who
willing and ready march to their aid the
FIRST blow should be struck enslave hem with majority
in number and with their hands. they have mean
crouched to their fled with he speed of cewardce
from their homes for refuge the neighboring States We
blush for them trembe and fly before their oppresors
and The threatened assistance of such John Tyler
who would the weak power with which deuson and
ciden clothed him prevent the adoption of free
and the ascendency Of democratic principles Shame
on the cravens.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10


the Memphis Enquirer of June 3rd learn that
the unfortunate affair with the fiat boamen has undergone
judicial Investigation from which viii appear that
al the afoat much exaggerated 1t that
boat under command of Captain Trester stopped at
the landing who after selling lumber &c refused to
nav wharfage after considerable bullying abuse of
the town authorities cab.e ana floating off when
the town constable Mr. Locke, summoned eight
men, and followed him ia fry bo When they approa
ched thew ordered him submit and pay the demand Ches
still refused pay using the most insulting and abusive
language and at the time preparing for battle AS
they enough Locke and other stepped
on board but Immediately knocked down Before the
blow could be repeated which probably would have
ted their existence the persons tho fairy boat seeing
the dan of their friends fred upon boat
men, aud shot down Trester Several wounded on
both sides Upon examination before the magistrates
decided that the officers jusable endeavofing
ecute the laws
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10
Truly, your iTIend
SAN H0UsTu
To Cot Barry GiAsspie. Nea0 Orlsans.


Mr. VAN BUREE.-Ne give below an extract la
Louisville Journal written IN anticipation OF his arr
air Van Buren has any sensibiiiy he certanlv mus q
beneath the sad truths forth In the Journal Ok
FIVE were to address Mr. Van Buren, on his arra
our landing. We should speak the following words @
ly impressed with the soemny OF the Thoughts sueg
your presence, address you not in the lanp.Isp& &
ton. but in the words Of truth and honesty which b
merican citizens When you were entrusted bv pesrs
rant OF your demcrts with the highest and most rss
station in their gift they hoped that guided bv The sgs
Washington, your first and only endeavor would bseE
late bis virtues and TO prove yourself worthy Of The
once adorned Our city was then ENJOYING ;he nos
amped prosperity Our merchants were besv our rs
les Teaped the profits of honorable industry our ab
joyed all the comforts OF lie, and we were a haFpr
ishng community Now. sir. walk about our stree
witness the ruin you have brought upon as Looks
serted warehouses and the empty workshops lssa
ons Of our starving Iaborers and the cries ef h1a
women and children furnishing from want Of bread
pass along our streets. buslling with activity sa
the ruin yen have brought upon rs Although e.
may greet your ear yet feel assured that If our eg
Numbered forth, i is because they are Of deep anl
kind which cannot be aniculated.- We have no sF
with you here. sir. Go home, and there, in DE ea
bles contrition, strive TO expatiae the outlines
career, and to make peace between FIeaven aB5 Fsa
soul "-Lon Joar.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

anpear 10 Extra numbers twice month"; each number
whole nore extraordinary low price Of II l
TO 25 cents each Already has Zanoni Bulwers last and
Jacquerie (bv James) been issued Ofthe former twenty
FIVE thousand copies sold in SIX weeks In few days
will appear another. by James "MoRLEv ERNsTEIN or
enans of the Heart Certainly such another opportuni-
never before offered ITSELF the lover oerauIe of ndul
png his literary taste but trng expense his pocket
The following is from the Prospectus ANY gentleman
may any sum that ne Pleases from d up tos5--
with directions forward the vaneto him IN our works
they issued Thus will be be of receiv
ing the very last works by the most popular writers
from the press and for carriage of simple
paper posta ge"
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

SUsPENDED-AGAIN.-The Citizens Louisiana State,
Commercial Consolidated Canal and City Bank have again
suspended specie payments The Bulletin Of the of
savs:-"The specie excitement continued throughout the
whole of Yesterday without abatement The crowd the
Consolidated Bank dense and eager that the
gave way before the and the OF the police
became order Several persons
gng their way the paying teller tainted from
being by the heat and wrestling with compact
timutuary multitude-
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

THE NEW WoRLD--A volume of this excellent Jour
nal will the first OF July and viii
work by Dickens. we'll as other popular writers
This Press has taken the lead of all others United
States and we may say the world efforts to procure
to the reading public the popular and interesting works
os the day the cheapest and form Ia
addition to- its Folio and Quarto journal which publish
ed weekly has made arrangements publsh
possible after their first appearance all he works Of
Dickens. Buwer. and other popular writer's These will
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

lighthouse on BTandywins shoals. tTelaws.s p
DIVINE shoals certainly need much mon lE 1all Be.
resolution. TO adjourn without dav o, -
month. has been vetoed in the Senate. and 5; & s e.
ed that Congress do not intend TO go home n ,5 8 p
gets so hot that of the fat ones ma 3 9s ses
chance" 10 melt ses
Yours truly.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

He who joins the republican standard willn Be =
ed about his former opinions 1fadis0niaa.
This IS lust IN the style Of the usual ne.
thieves s.Whoever will return said property shsil
dollars reward. and no questions asked" -Loa. -
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10

Coon FoR THE TImEs-As some bodies are
heat and others cold-but those are the srong
equaiay u 10 endure elmer 50 me Risoi -
broken hy adversely.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-06-10
&c WILLIAM T. COURTS.

ELECTION MEMBER TO coNGREss-fhe Hon 4
NJ Il McINennan, Wing, has been elected TO the House.
from Washington district Pa M the vacancy occasioned
b. the death of tae Hon. Joseph Lawrence.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-24
April 26-tf

M CUNT HOLLY On. JERSEY} SEMINARY -
lf The peculiar advantages of this Institution are
First. The healthfulness of its location. Second.
There two Principals who devote their time and
attention exclusively to teaching Third The pupils
form part of the family. Fourth. They not
permitted to associate Unfortunately with other
boys, to leave the grounds at any time either for
bathing skating or walks for recreation, unless ac-
companied by of the Principals. The year is dl-
vided into two sessions of twenty-five weeks each
the one commencing on the first Monday in May
the other on the first Monday in November Parti-
cular inquiries may be made Of the following gentle
men, all of whom have patronised the Seminary, or
are referred to by express permission.
Chancellor Frenghuysen, Rev. Dr. McEroy, Me-
dad Platt, ana John Palmer, Esq. OF New York.
Rev. DR.. Mcdowell, Rev. +. r. Fairchild, Mat
th,w Newkirk, James Gowen, Erskine Hazard, JAS
Orne, Jacob Painter, Joseph Kerr, James Hunt Tho
mas Bradford, Alexander Fullerton, Charles Chaun-
cey, Lewis G. Levin, and Joseph r. Chandler, Esqrs
Philadelphia.
Gov Vroom, Hon. Carrot ID. Wall, Judge Dayton
and Samuel Hamilton, Esq Rev, Drs. Alexander and
NIiller-Professors bod, Henry and McLean--Judge
Hornblower, VIM. b. Kinney, J. J, Blair and George
w. Smyth, Esqrs.-New Jersey
Rev. r. J. Breckenridge, and A. Boggs, Esquire
Baltimore.
Rev. C. Van Rensselaer,, and James Eakin, ESD.
Washington City.
april 80 PLOTTS s. BROWN.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-24
SILK AND STRAW GOODS.

A RTHUR TAPPAN & CO, 1872 Pearl street
"A New York, having recently made large additions
to their stock from auction at the present reduced
prices prepared to exhibit extensive and spen
did assortment of Silk and other fine goods for thu
Spring Trade, among which
Matteoni, Veritas, and Riva Lustrings.
Black and blue black Gro de Swiss.
Black Gro de Rhine and Gro de Paris.
Black and blue black BombaZine
Sarsnets, Sinchews, and Canton Grapes.
Black and blue black Satins and Velyes.
Gro de Maps and Poult de Soies.,
Striped and figured Armure Silks
Corah and Spitalfeld Handkerchiefs,
Company Choppas and Pongee do
Figured and plain Mousseline de LANES.
French Prints and French Muslins.
Linen Cambria and fancy Silk Handkerchiefs.
Thread Edgings and Laces ofall kinds
Trimmed Scotch and French Worked Collars.
Bonnet, Cap, and Neck Ribbons.
Indian Ribbons of best quality, No TO %
Md, silk, and Fillet Gloves and Mtts.
Italian and Lusiring Crayats and Stocks
Broche and fancy Silk Shawls, &C., Sc
Also, BONNE'TS in great variety.
And will be daily receiving fresh supplies from auc-
ton and by the latest arrivals from Europe and India
all of which will be sold for cash or credit at the
lowest market prices Merchants visiting this mar
ket will find il for their interest TO call and give their
stock examination.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-24

tINO MISUNDERSTANDING A, DlCKlNS
/ continues to undertake the agency of claims be-
tore Congress- and other branches of the Govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties and
tie various public offices. He will attend to pre-
tents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress of grants and claims to lands claims for pro-
perry lost in or taken for the service of the United
States property destroyed by the Indians, or while in
the possession Of the United States all valid reyolu-
tonary navy, widows, and half-pay penslons claims
for Revolutionary services, whether for communication,
half pay or bounty lands-as well those against the
State of Virginia as the United States; all claims
growing out of contracts with the Government, or
damages sustained in consequence of the action or
conduct of the Government; and indeed any bust
ness before Congress the public offices, which may
require the aid of agent or attorney His charges
viii be moderate, and depending upon the amount OF
the claim and the extent of the service.
He is also agent for the American Life Insurance
and Trust Company, which has a capital OF two nil
lions of dollars paid in.
In the prosecution of claims against Mexico, under
the late conventions Mr.. Dckins and the Hon Z. L.
Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Pcnipoentiary of the United States in Spain, are as
ISOLATED and any claim sent to either of them will
receive their united and prompt attention.
Mr. F. A. Dckins is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public station at Washington
His office is on Pennsylvania avenue, between Full
lcts Hotel and the Treasury Department, and his
residence is on 18th street, between Pennsylvania
avenue and F street.
All letters must be post paid.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-24
BERNARD HOOE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT.
HAVlNG removed from Alexandria, ID. G., to
IL this city, has opened an office on 4 - street,
one door north from Pennsy lvania avenue, and offers
his services to the public.
He VIII undertake the prosecution and manage
mcnt of all claims before Congress- and the several
public departments and offices Of the Government;
claims arising under treaties the procuring OF patent
rights aud patents for land from the Patent and Ge-
nera Land Offices and he will attend to all claims
Tor revolutionary, invalid or other pensions, and to
III other business be transacted in the District OF
Columbia, requiring the services Of an attorney or
gent
Persons residing at dis ance, who may not find it
convenient to visit Washington, can address him by
letter postage paid and may be assured that all busi-
ness nirusled to him shall receive the most prompt
and faithful attention.
WAsnINGroN CRY, d. c., March 90
II Il ul
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-24
w VOTING.

DRUGGISTS, (two doors east of Gadsby's,) re
~ specfully inform their friends and the public
eneraly, that they are determined to be up with the
times, and prepared to sell Medicines, Fancy Ar
tcles, any thing in their line of business cheap for
cash A fresh supply of English, French and Ameri-
can Perfumery, Linseed OIL White Lead, and VIM
dow Glass, just received Also, just received, a
small lot of DIR. Beckwiths Anti-Dy specific Pills,
fresh mar 2S-It
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-24
EARN For SALE.

FAR vi Il Oh DALE.
TINHE Subscriber offers for sale his farm at Belts
l. vii :, Prince Georges county, Md, consisting OF
ab5ut TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE
ACRES 1t is situated the Baltimore and Wash
ingonr road at the Beltsville depot, twelve miles
CAB halt hours rde) from the latter place. and there
lore con enient to this market. II consists of wood.
land m dow, and upland the latter capable of produ-
cna an | is now bearing excellent crops of com and
tobacco and the meadow, in good seasons, producing
90 TO &C tons of hay. The farm is well supplied with
water, nd has upon il house and barn. The rail
road di, DIES the meadow from the upland.
vii sell also my stock upcnit, consisting OF horses
tile, Berkshire hogs, &c.
THOMAS ALLEN