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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

CURroUs PILGRIMAGE.-Ma johanna,
the HISTORIAN Bishop from Persia, week
or two since paid visit to Mount Vernon
"a pilgrim from the distance Of six thou
sand mites, vino had come to stand near
the dust and admire the fame of our
Washington, That fame has spread its
light to the farther Persia. The Bishop
was accompanied by the Rev. Justin Per-
kins. missionary in Persia. Mr. p. re-
marked, says letter in the Philadelphia
North American. he had stood on Mount
Ararat, when the ark Of the ancient and
venerable ah-the second progentor Of
the human racc--had rested after the
fierce waters Of the deluge, but not such
emotions possessed his soul as when his
feet stood OH Mount Vernon, where re-
poses the dust Of him, who, after a great
moral conflict, in which military force and
martial merit were but constituent clements
retired 10 close heroic life with IA tranquil
DEATH PMIG. NorTh american.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
We find the following in the Lynchburg

We find the following in the Lynchburg
Virginan, a Wing paper:
"Mr. VAN buren,, il is stated, will pay
visit TO Mr.. CLAY at Ashland before pro-
ceeding to the Hermitage. This move
mont may appear singular TO those persons
who may suppose that the politically hos
tile attitude heretofore held by these gen.
t!emcn was necessarily accompanied, as Is
too often the case. by personal hatred
But the truth is, Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Van
Buren, have always been on the most iren-
dly terms, and in the constant habit, even
in the stormiest times, oil familiar social IN.
tercourse-cach Of them entertaining Tor
the other great respect and esteem. we
recollect having heard from an authentic
source, the following anecdotes: While
Gen. Jackson was President, Mr., Clay on
one occasion met the General and Mr. Van
Buren, riding together in barouche, Inc
latter gentleman driving; and, pulling OH
his hat, he saluted Mr.. Van Buren, with
low bow, and with the remark, GOOD NOR
ming, Mr.. Van Buren,; holding the relns'
as usual, perceived, What effect this
salutation had upon the General, we do not
know. To Mr.. Van Buren, it was OF course
flood for mirth.'"
Dreadful Disaster.-On Tuesday night
last about o'clock, as the schooner John
Richa rds, from Sanduskv, was coming up
the river, she was struck, about two miles
below the city, by sudden and heavy
squat which capsizcd her and drowned
all but one Of her crew. which was compo'
sed Of seren persons.--T De- Press.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

The schooner Havre, Captain M Bride, former
ly mate of the steamboat Erie) came up to the
wharf yesterday in fine style. She l,nded some
freight at this place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Ne,o State.-A committee appointed by State
convention of the Territory of Florida, have decided
to issue Immediately writs of election for State of
fcers. 1t probably is not intended to demand adj
mission into the Union until the session of another
Congress. Florida can hardly expect to come into
the Union without being accompanied by Iowa or
some other northwestern applicant.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

The last Chicago Democrat contains several
articles which abound with much good sense, with
regard to the selection of candidates to be support
ed, at the ensuing August election in the state OF
Illinois. Whatever may be the eccentrcltes OF
the editor of the Democrat in other respects, he
evnces fearless independence in speaking of the
vices and folles of public men-whether political
friends or foes. Would the press generally exhi-
bit more decision, and be controlled less through
fear of offending those in high places, Legislators,
Judges and those in authority, who abuse the trusts
committed to them, would be hurried from
tn ,ir i'll gotten stations The only preventative
against the evils of bad legislation, is to select men
for office of moral WORTH honesty and integrity Of
character. The good or bad influence of legsla-
ton on the community, depends upon the charac
ter of lie gslators-a corrupt fountain cannot bring
forth pure waters.
With regard to the candidates nominated to the
legislature of Illinois by the democratic party In
the several counties, the Editor of the Democrat
remarks:-" None Of them addicted to the
damning vices of the last session, viz. reckless
speculation in office, political treachery, excessive
drinking and gambling. We like to see men hon
oring their party by their conduct and influence,
rather than asking the party to honor them, by
using the mantle of democracy to up iniqu-
ties innumerabe." On the subject of selecting
proper candidates the Democrat says:-''We hear
a great many good democrats say that they no
longer going to vote for mean to support party
ends. They contend that it is a losing game in the
end that the rejoicngs at the polls will be turned
into lamentations before the commissions of such
men expire. How have the democracy of this
upon How many men have violated all their
pledges and dsgraced their constituents and the
State And shall we elect men of the same cali
bre to go and travel in the same path Z! Can
men be honest in politics who will swindle their
creditors out of their just dues, trade under fct-
tous Names and who notorious blaclllegs p
1t is absurd to hope it. But as absurd as it is, the
people have had the presumption to try it, and how
fatal has been the result Look at the present
condition of our State What has made it so p
Nothing in the world but the loafers, drunkards,
bankers, spectators, backlegs, bankrupts, be-
bauchees, and Williams of every grade that have
been elected and appointed to public office. And
shall Illinois take more of the same dose God
forbid Cajoled by blockheads, plundered by ad-
venturers, the prey of gamblers, the dupe of the
designing, and the experiment of the desperate, we
hope there is yet brighter destiny awaiting our
adopted State, when honesty and sobrlety will come
in fashion,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

National Agricultural Convention was held
at Washington City on the 4th inst Delegates
were present from most of the northern and fe
of the southern States.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, WIS, MAY "a, 1912.

o. We would recommend to our agricultural rea-
ders an article on the first page of this paper from
the Gcnessee Farmer, on the manufacture of SUI
gar from Indian corn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Ann1rcrSa17eS.- Anniversaries of the seve
raj religious and benevolent societies of the United
States, which hold their meetings annually in May
in the city of New York. came off with much spi
rlt during the second week of the present month.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Lord H. Johnson, the democratic candidate for
Recorder in NJ Henry county, was elected few
days since by handsome majority over his Wing
opponent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

One Senator and twelve members of the House
of Representatives have died since the commence
ment of the 9th Congress- viz:
From Rhode lsIand-Scnator Dixon
From New York-Anson Brown.
From Pennsylvania-Wm w. Potter Enos
Hook Charles Ogle, VIM S. Ramsey Henry
From North Carolina--Lewis Williams
From Kentucky-Simon II. Anderson.
From Missouri Albert G. Harrison
MIR. ANord died before taking his seat as men,
Der.
tMr. Hook a member of the 26th Congress,
and was elected to the 9th, but resigned in con
sequence of i'll health, short time before his death
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Cool as CHeamber.-A man discontinued his
subscription to the Miner Journal recently, on the
ground that he had made arrangements to borrow
the paper Of his neighbor
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

1.-THE steamboats, Illinois, Bunker Hill and Mis-
souri,, have been here during the past week. All
landed passengers with more or less frel CHIT.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

The great match race of Boston u.s.
Fashion, for $40, 600, originating in chal-
lenge OF the owners Of the famous racer
Boston TO run him agains; any thing under
a steam locomotive, for sac, 900 a side.
was run over the Union Course Yesterday.
Boston is a Virginia horse, nine wears
old; Fashion a Jersey mare of five-both
in tip-lop condition. Contrary to the more
prevalent expectation, Fashion proved the
winner in two heats, taken the first by her
length, and the second by four or five of
them. The time was decidedly the best
ever made in this country, and we under
stand the best on record, viz:
II. K. TolIcr's (Wm. Gibbon's) CHI. m.
Fashion, II
Col W. :. Johnson's flames Longs
CHI. h. Boston, 2 3
Time 32I-7: is.
(Ecllpsc and Henry's time, 7; SO; I; 49,
The attendance on the course was very
large, estimated at s.&ty to scvent, five
thousand. Some accidents occurred, but
none very serious. The betting was pref
ty heavy; the odds on the side of Boston.
We hear that much dissatisfaction was cx-
cited by tho Inadequate arrangements OF
the Railroad, and that some damage was
done to the cars. Our city is fall Ct stran-
gers, many Of them from the South. The
races will continue several days.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

ILLINOIS LANDs.-The Governor of the state of
Illinois has appointed nine agents for the selection
of the land granted by Congress under the Dstr-
button Law. The number of acres to be located
by the Commissioners is 2l0 600 acres in tracts of
800 acres each this added to the lands already To-
Gated makes up the quantity of 500, 900 acres. 1t
Is necessary that the selections be made before the
land sales, which take place in June next, in order
that the rights of the State may be secured agreea-
bly, to the provisions of the law. Some anxiety
has been manifested by the inhabitants in the north
ern counties of Illinois, where the lands have not
yet been put in market, under the impression that
the selections TO be made by the commissioners
may Interfere with the rights of settlers. We I'M
derstand that the commissioners have given assur-
ances that right of presumption will be in terer
ed with, evertheess it will be necessary for set
tiers to prove their pre-emption rights before the
day of sale.
The land sales which takes place within some
two or three weeks, comes in most unfortunate pc
rod of time, for neighbors of Northern Illinois
The almost unprecedented scarcity of money, rem
ders it extremely difficult for the settlers purchase
their lands, many of them probably will be unable
to obtain money at less than twenty-five per cent,
and mortgage their farms in security. Where now
is the mercy of the Wing Administration-wh
is their affection for the peoplel How repeatedly
have land sales been postponed under the former
administration, to accommodate the suffering set
tiers, especially in times of general pecuniary en-
barrassment. But now the tables are turned, the
Wings bear rule, and the settlers must meet the
crisis in June, whether prepared not.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
7,708,568 46

Increase $6,056, 748 0S
For the details of this exposition, we refer to that
unswerabe document, the speech itself
Union Democrat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Great Tar SaLe.-A great sale of lands for taxes
takes place in Michigan, on the first Monday in
August next at the county seats of the different
counties in the State. About 100000 of acres
upon which the taxes of 1888 have not been paid,
will come into market, and it is supposed the
lands will be sold for mere trife. The sales will
be absolute and forever barring all right of redemp
ton by the owner of the land. These lands were
principally bough, during the speculation in 1886
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

u Capt. Taylor has been exciting the attention
Of the citizens of Buffalo, for a few days past, with
his Submarine Armor and Explosion apparatus.
The experiments Were tried Monday last, at
Point Abino, which were highly satisfactory to all
present The Commercial states that Mr. Chris
topher Goulder, mate of the brig Rocky Mountain,
put the armor and went to the bottom of the
lake, wher he travelled about for some minutes,
when, at the request of the company, he was haul
ed in, alive and kicking, and apparently as good
as new, amid the cheers of those on board. A
large yawl boat was then anchored a few rods from
the steamboat, and one Of Capt. Taylor rockets
placed few feet below its bottom, to which a slow
match being attached, was lighted, and a most
magnificent explosion shortly took place, throwing
up larga body OF water, and tearing the boat into
a thousand sphnters, many of which were thrown
from twenty to sixty feet into the air This last
was a very beautiful sight, and fully established the
efficiency with which these rockets might be used
in blowing up hostile vessels in case of war.
We have been requested to state that Capt. Tay-
lor, contcmplates visiting this city, and will try
some experiments, with his armor and exploration
apparatus in our bay, Of which due notice will be
given Erie Observer
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

u We learn that at the late district court for
Dane county, JAMES r. VINEYARD was presented
by the Grand Jury for the crime of man saug hter
and his trial postponed until the next term of the
court, for the purpose of procuring the testimony of
Richard FL. M Coon.
Why this testimony could not have been had at
this term we do not know; possibly Mr. nj Coon
was indisposed; the Importance ofhs testimony
certainly known. 1t was M'Goon's testimony in
the Justices court that went to establish the belief
expressed by Coils. Collins and Maxwell, that i: was
six barreled pistol which Vineyard used, which
belonged to NJ Coon, and had been surreptitously
procured from him, previous to the fatal rencontre.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

The expenses Of whigism during
the first ten months of its reign
were at rate per year over its
income of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24

Pubic DEBr.-bIr. Wright, in his speech upon
Mr. Clay's resolutions, conclusvely proved from
documents emanating from the wings since their
accession to power and the public debt at the close
of Mr. Van Buren's administration did not exceed
sc, G07.36l 81.
From documents emanating from
the same sources he showed
that at the end of ten months af-
ter the wings came into power
it had increased 1859. 5O4 81
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-24
12,959,504 81

The average annual expenses of Mr.. Van Blu
zee administration over It's mean, were
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06

g onta ont@a1TTseds T and just before starting f6f
o""'% ne called unop thero oy3 ~
ted that he WoulA snT" - mem a':l ana sta-
and sell them for heavy s,,e. wsacnes
said they would need the none, Aa 81,
the road, and that it would be Impos-
sible Eoy them 10 dispose of the watch
es after leaving San Miguel ; but on
the. contrary would lose them if the
Mexicans should by chance discover
them about their persons. Farley Tas
an intimate friend of the scoundrel and
gave him his watch with little hesilg@,
tion-Houghtaling did the same. That
scas the last they saI0 Of thesr property !
While at Chihuahua, some FIVE
weeks after this, | saw copy Of La
Luna, small paper published there.
1t contained letter from Armilo to
Garcia Conde, Governor Of Chihua-
hua, in which after stating that he had
been successful in capturing all the
Texans, be goes on TO say sin con-
sideration Of the great services render
ed by Capt. w. p. Lewis, in assisting
nse to capture these Ierans, l have
given him his liberty and his goods,
and earnestly recommend him 10 the
notice Of the Central Government !"
When it is known that all the goods
Lewis had along he could carry in bus
hat, it is more than probable that the.
Governor hired him to claim large
portion of The merehapdiEe, WHICH he
afterwards divided with him, and thus
defrauded the Government to which
he was obliged to render an account Of
all the spoiIs taken. This Armiiq IS
known to have commenced life as a
stealer of sheep. From this he turned
to dealing monte, a Mexican game re-
sembHng faro. After this, being all
ambitious man, he learned TO read and.
write, and a revolution which occurr-
ed few years since in New Mexico
placed him at the head of afalrs-a
position which he has since retained by.
cunning, arti6ce, and by keeping the
people completely under by his over
bearing and tyrannical measures. The
least offence against him is punished.
with instant death, anG in such are the.
inhabitants. kept OF. this modern Nero
that they are afraid to mention even his
name except i'll praise.
OF the two Lewis is the most deser-.
wing of general execration. Armijo
found him a fitting tool to assist in cap
turing his former associates, and so far
as the use he nade of him goes stands
guiItless. But his violated faith, bro.
ken after the most solemn verbal and
written assurances that the lives, prop
erty and arms of the Texans should be
preserved and the latter returned to
them, can never be justified. With
the hope that they will both receive
the full measures Of their deserts, and
with the full belief that such will be the
case, now leave these worthless for
the present.
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06
DIAMOND CUT DAIMonrl

A lawyer quite famous for making a bill,
And who in good liquor delighted,
% dinner one day, with hearty good will,
Was by rich client invited;
But he charged SIX and eish pence for going to
dine,
Which the client soon paid, though no ninny.
And in turn charg'd the lawyer for dinner aud
wine, an
One crown. and the other guinea
But gossips, you know, have asaying IN store.
she who matches lawyer has only one
more" 49,.
The lawyer paid the. money and took re-
ceipt -
While the client stared at him in wondeS
And gave to his friends with the produce a
treat,
But the lawyer soon made him knock under,
That his client sold WINE information be lai6.
Without license, in spite of his storming;
The. .caieat good. humping penalty paid,
| And the lawyer got haifor informing,
But gossiPs, yonknows have saying IA star
<'He WhoHatches lawyer has only one -
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06

DowNRIGHT BIGAMY--A man, in
North Carolina, al different times, mar
ried thirteen wives, and reward was
offered for his apprehension. 4 person
anxious to bring the monster to justice
enliced him into his. house, and pur-
suaded bis wife to chat. with him Euntil
be could procure; constable. When
he returned he, found that the culprit
had eloped with his lady.
Ecening Post.
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06
BY REQUES +.
BYREQUEsT.
NOTHING TRUE BUT HEAVEN.
ET,o f,,tLloSs -,,orld- Dro,,,iSououS cbo,x,


NOTHING TRUE BUT HEAVEN.
The fnthless worlds promiscuous show,
Ailured by fancy'S vision;
The smiles of JOY, the tears of wO,;
Deceitful shine, deceitful flow,
There's nothing true but heaven.
Fine gold will change, and diamonds fade,
Swift wings to wealth. are given:
All-varying times our forms invade,
The seasons roll, light sinks in shade,
There's nothing firm but heaven.
Creations mighty fabric all,
Will be to atoms riven,
The stars disperse, the planets fall,
Convulsions rocksthiS earthly ball,
There's nothing lasts. but Heaven.
Empires decay and nations die.
Our hopes to winds are given,
The vernal bloom in ruin lies,
Death reigns DER all below the skies.
There's nothing lives but Heaven.
The world is poor from shore to shore,
And like a baseless vision,
Its lofty domes, and shining ore.
And glitterlng gems are mean;and poor,
There's nothing rich but Heaven
A stranger in this world unknown,
From place to place, Pm driven, 70,
My friends are gone and I'm in gloom,
e. z. And swiftly passingltO the tomb,
To find e home in Heaven.
Times fading glories disappear,
Like changing hues ofevening,
Triumphant grace has queIl'd my fears,
Roll on ye suns,Iiy swift ye years,
And bring me safe to Heaven.
Adeu, all earthly things adieu.
My sins are all forgiven, ;.-,... .v.r.,
The charms of Christ have caught my view
And on to glory VHpursue,
To find home in Heaven.
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06
-every beauty free,
TTu.,,-I "EVJ IVVI
~, 'S'uS Qrswell as heaven nleases

IT,. "1 ''S"eIlas heaven pleases."
some,G;.I,,a 1IOoSa' is a species Of scarf,
io,,bla II IKE those worn by our fash
Tbsv 'au'es at the present time.--
NOT . o.I. als made Of cotton, and serve
as sbs,.y Oa.y IN place of bounets hut also
Ger s,'um,,' waa, wells and work bags. These
6ei, Tsar; bal gracefully, sometimes upon
ders "va1s' anS at Others over their shout
t,e ', sDG' aIu again round their waists with
Fg F,.one onds ;. hanging ocross their arms %
uso5 ~ 10y " Tue end Of the raJosa is
NsTis.oS - SerIy trIy any little article, and no
'''''die Is ever seen vithtou
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06

compliments. The next evening one
OF our female visitors remarked that
the ring Sonora Bustamente had re-
celved from Mr.. Van Ness was a beau
tlful present,and that she was so proud
of it she was showing it about anon
Southern Argus., 1842-09-06

which bad been left them by the brave
and honorable" Gov. Armijo was the
poorest they were the possessors of at
the time oftheir capture. They were
all taken to room on the opposite
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