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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
From the New York Tribune.
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

The schooner Henrietta on the 18th INST.
brought to New-Orleans Galveston dates
TO the 9th. Austin had not been burned
nor reached by the Mexicans. But the war
seems fairly to have set in. A despatch
dated Camp Salado, Goth Sept, mentions
that Col. Caldwell, with Texan force OF
$50 men had an engagement with the Mex
lean Gen. Woll, in which the Texans
came off victorious. The Mexicans lett
100 killed on the field Of battle, besides 200
wounded. a Texan company of SO men,
called the Fayette Volunteers, in attempt
ing to Join the camp of Col. Caldwell were
cut off, and took position in thicket, from
which they defended themselves against an
infinitely superior force until completely
cut to pieces; 33 of the number were found
dead on the field, and the remainder are
supposed to have been made prisoners OF
war.
The latest accounts mention that Gen.
VOL had been compelled to evacuate Bexar
and had fallen back "a miles to the Me-
dinas. A Mexican prisoner Of war reports
that Gen. w. was daily expecting a rein
forcement of 1900 men under Gen. Ampu-
uIdS. wi. CuIUWell VIII OuU CNulIS Is
between the Rio Grande and the main body
Of the Mexican army. Some spies report
that part Of the prisoners taken at Bexar
had been inhumanly murdered. A report
reached Houston that Gonzales had been
taken by a party of 700 Mexicans, but it
was subsequently contradcted.
The Texans are in fine spirits, and the
N. O. Bee thinks there is little doubt the
invaders would be repulsed. The Next
can General has issued the following proc
lamation:
"Soldiers: The second campaign against
Texas has been opened; to you is confded
the honor of leading the van: you will
prove yourselves worthy Of the mission
and the army to which you belong. Great
difficulties await you in traversing the vast
and numerous plains which separate you
from the enemy which they protect-but
your valor and your irmness will overcome
all obstacles. You will make yourselves
great as the desert is vast. In combat you
will recollect the injuries committedto Mex
lean gratitude and hospitality. Be as brass.
After triumph you will remember that you
are Mexicans-be generous. Do not dis
trust tortune-she will be faithful to Justice.
Victory will crown your heroic efforts. and
a grateful country will reward your wor-
thiness. Soldiers let US march upon the
enemy.
" Given in camp on the left bank of the
Rio Bravo, the Goth day of August, 1912
(SigneD GA. WOLL."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
PUBLIC MEETING.

Reception of the Hon. HENRY DODGE,
at the Town of Fair Play, Grant Coun-
ty, w. T., on his recent return from the
City Of Washington.
A public announcement having been
made that Gen. Dodge would visit the town
of Fair Play on the 29th Of October, a large
and respectable meeting of the citizens Of
the town and vicinity convened so welcome
the reception of their esteemed friend and
interchangeable Delegate, who in times past
with his companions in arms, to vaiantly
defended the frontier settlements against
the ruthless invasions of savage ferocity.
The meeting was organized by calling
R. R. Golfer, Esq. to the Chair, and ap-
pointing Cha's Hood Secretary.
When Gen. Dodge arose in response to
a call made upon him in behalf Of the
meeting, and gave lucid and able expla-
nation of his course as Delegate in Con-
gress during its recent session-in sustain
ing what he conceived to be the present and
future interests Of the Territory-to the
entire satisfaction Of all present.
After Gen. d. had concluded, on motion
Of J. H. Lewis the following resolution
was adopted, unanimously.
Resolved, That we approve of the course
pursued by the Hon. Hary Dodge in the
recent session Of Congress, in his vigilant
efforts to sustain our best interests and that
he is entitled to our lasting gratitude and
thanks as a faithful Rep, sentative.
On motion of Gen Geo. w. Jones,
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in all the papers of
the Territory.
The meeting then adjourned.
H K. Golfer, Chairman.
CHARLES Hoop, Secretary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

LATER FROM MEXICo.-IIavana papers
received at New Orleans contain accounts
from Vera Cruz to the 21st ultimo. Of
fetal information had been received in the
city Of Mexico that Gen. WALL, had cap
tured by surprise San Antonio. This feat
was celebrated with pomp and eclat. Presi-
dent Santa Ana does not intend to assume
the command Of the arm against Texas
He intended to leave the city Of Mexico on
the lst of October, to spend some time at
his country house near Vera Cruz 1t is
believed that the Cabinet will accompany
him.
1t is stated that the merchants from the
Rio Grande had purchased all the goods
in Bexar, and that there was probability
that the American merchants would be re-
leased; that about forty ofthe Teriam pris-
onerS acere to be sent to Merico in few
days! The Texans, in the fight that took
place before they surrendered, killed two
Mexicans and wounded twenty-six, six of
whom since died.
The Texan citizens taken prisoners at
San Antonio, numbering one hundred, or
Whereabouts, have published an address to
the people of Texas, saying that they have
been treated with great eniency by Gen.
Woll-indeed, as prisoners of war. Two
men were shot at the time Of the capture;
but we rejoice to state that our friend Van
Ness was not among them, nor does it even
appear that he is one Of the prisoners.
~. O. Picdyune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

MURDER PRAIRIE DU CHIEN.-We learn
from the Western papers, that on the night of the
20th ult., U. S. soldiers stopped a, a grocery
in the village of Prairie du Chen, kept by one
Louis Roberts, and after drinking became bolster
and commenced an attack upon Mr. Roberts
and the inmates of the building. The soldiers were
however, repulsed and driven away; they then went
to another grocery in the place, and after having
lquored gain, loaded their muskets returned to the
grocery of Mr. Roberts and commenced an attack
upon the house-they succeeded in breaking through
the pannels of the door, through which they fred
a number of shots into the apartment within. A
man by the name of Joseph Magnient who was
within, left the building by back passage and
came round with the view of paci6ing the soldiers;
as soon as he was discovered he was Immediately
shot down, and when found by the citizens of the
place taken up dead Five of the soldiers
have been arrested and committed to prison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

u We understand, that Capt. w. II. Bell
rived in this city few days since, with the view
OF making second report to the Secretary of War,
OF the operations of the Lead Mines since the com
mencement of the present system of Leasing. The
number OF Leases granted by the Superintendent
up to tie present time, is about 500, and average
about 20 acres IN extent, with five hands to each
Lease, making, in the aggregate, about 5000 acres
OF land under Lease, and $500 hands employed in
mining.
1t is also the intention of Capt, Bell, to recon-
mend to Congress the propriety of sinking one or
more Shafts from 500 to 1900 feet deep, with the
view OF proving more effectualy, the depth of the
Mines. Should this experiment prove, as stated
by some Biologists, that mineral exists at the depth
1t does IN Europe, it will greatly enhance the value
OF the mineral resources of this part of the country
Galena Advertiser.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16,. 1912.

Uy Since the Democratic party have recently
triumphed in so many of the States, showing the
utter hopelessness of Clay for the next Presidency
the Wings pretend to have made the discovery that
the future prospects of the Democratic party
equally hopeless, because of the number of candi-
dates who will contend for the Presidential chair.
The Wings may take this fattering JUNCTION if te~
please, it may present relief, but vii
only increase their disappointment when NatonaE
convention shall present candidate to whose sup
port the Democracy of the Union will rally. 1t Is
true the d mocrats are now canvassing the merits
of several prominent men in the United States for
the highest office in the gift of free people, but this.
is only the wholesome working of Republicanism;
it is the exercise of that freedom of opinion charac-
teristc of our country and our institutions. The.
man possessed of the best qualifications, and who
will command the strongest vote from the Demo-
,racy, can only be ascerained by freely comparing
the respective fitness and merits of the prominent
men in the Republic. This always has been the
practice of republicans and trust it will always
continue to be- There is greater danger lndl-
Gated in the political aspect OF the tlines that the
democrats will be divided and fail to unite a
in other periods of our history, when they met the
issue and trumphed. Since the achievement of
our national independence, bat three times have
the Democracy failed to elect candidate of their
choice to the office of President ofthe United States
and although the.e never Eas been a time that the
democrats had not more than one candidate in view,
long previous to the time of political trial, from
now until the people will be required to make the
final decision, yet they have always at the proper
be the result after the people have fully canvassed
the merits OF the most prominent OF the coun-
try and submitted the matter to the decision of
National Convention. The men whose names have
been suggested as candidates for the Presidency by
their respective friends in different sections of the
Union, are too high minded and too patriotic, not
cheerfully submit their claims to the will Of the
majority no fears need be apprehended that Mr..
Calhoun will stand in the way of Mr.. Van Buren,,
if the latter shall be the voice of the conventions
will the latter oppose any obstacles TO the former if
a convention shall declare in favor of the former
The patriotism of these men is too well known and
the character they have long sustained before the
country warrants no other conclusion than the 70. e.
going, in relation to the course they will pursue
The same remarks will apply to other prominent
ranks for the first office in the gift of the people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
OPERATION OF THE BANKRUPT LAW

OPERATION OF THE BANKRUPT LAM
The Hartford Times states the following
instance of the operation of the Bankrupt
Law, as only one of the many cases:
"Passing through neighboring town,
a few days since. we noticed peculiar
dwelling by the road side, which, with the
grounds and ornaments connected with it,
presented costly appearance. On in
quiry, we found that it was occupied by a
gentleman who had lately taken the bene..
fit Of the bankrupt act. He did not, before
Petltioning, pretend 10 own, though the pre-
else situation of the title was not gene lily
understood A few rods from this mag
nifcient dwelling, we observed several
workmen employed in digging a cellar,
and was informed that a fine store was to
be built there by the occupant Of the dwell
ing, who had received a certificate Of
bankruptcy few weeks since.
How is this?' we inquired, Has
the mans CREDIT become good, SO soon
after obtaining a certificate Of bankruptcy?
Is he able to build SO soon after surrender
ing his property to his creditors?"
"Oh!" replied our informant, with a eer
- He has property enough now that the
bankrupt law prevents his creditors from
getting hold Of ii!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

HoRRlBtE INDIAN SuPERsTIrION.-The govern
ment of India have lately sent an officer. Lieut.
Macpherson, TO observe some practices of the
" khouns," a race occupying the mountainous re-
gion of the Gangam and Cattacl districts They
worship the "Bera Pennoo," or Earthgod, and be-
heve that the earth was uncultivated and unstable
I'LL this deity ordered human blood to be spilled be-
fore him, on which ii became firm and productive
Under this creed, the kroud thinks that every field
must be enriched with human blood, both at SOW
ing and harvest, and Hndoo victims are yearly
purchased for this immolation. They are torn to
pieces while living, by the crowd, and their blood
sprnkled about. The government considers itself
morally bound to stop these proceedings but mill
tary occupation of the country is almost impossible
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

The Connecticut House of Representa-
tive have passed resolutions declaring the
Congressional apportionment law unjust
and Observation-Disclosures 112, noes 53.
Also resolutions reducing the capital stock
of the Quinnebaug Bank at Norwich to
s225,O 900, and of the Thompson Bank to
100000. Also resolution approving of
the course of Gov. Cleveland in his cor
respondence with Governor, King of Rhode
Island.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

AUTUMN. w e are now in the Autumn
of the year--the season of golden haes and
fading verdure. Natures still breath is
imperceptbly passing over leaf, plant, and
flower, and imparting tc them all the tine
,ure Of approaching decay. The green
carpet Of creation is being superseded by
one Of yellow or more motley color, and
all around and about US tell Of the per-
shable nature Of things. 1t is a season
pregnant with reflection, for it admonish-
es US that decay is an inherent principle
not yet entered the "sear and yellow leaf'
Of life to prepare ourselves for that period
to husband our resorces for it. as The ia RIM
er does his harvest gathering, that we may
look hack on liie's summer with quiet
glow of satisfaction, such as an autumnal
evenings sun imparts to a landscape.
To those who have already passed the
Rubicon Of middle life, it tells us that the
advent of liie's winter is fast approaching.
Like an index to some particular passage
of a book, it points TO the termination Of
life's ourney-tu death and 10 the grave!
Autumn is chaste and gentle season:
it has not the cold frigidty of winter about
it, t. has not the coque,ry of spring, nor
the fire and passion Of summer. Like
true friendship. it brings soothing balm
to the mind, without operating in fiery ac-
ton on the passions. Its winds are mild
as a mothers voice; its suns shine on the
world calmly as father smiles on his be-
loved family. We would that an autumn
breeze should sing our requiem-we seek
no sweeer music !-ficayune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

The BEAUTIES OF LrTIGATIoN.-One whole week
OF the late term of the court for this county, was
occupied in the trial of two actions, one of which
had employed the court and embarrassed other ca
SEES in court nearly week at a former term. and at
both trials the damage recovered was but $l4 60,
while the costs now amount to about $500. 1t was
case iiowage and came from the generally quiet
and peaceable town of Dunbarton. Now while more
than two thousand dollars have been expended by
the parties where the damages were not above $14,-
90, this case has been to the county and other ti-
giants an expense of more than $S5000 as many ca
SEES which would otherwise been settled during the
four days it occupied the court have been postponed
to the March term after OBTAINING the parties here
the close of the court The other was that of the
State VS.. DIR. John Renton, of this town, for riot
on the 4th OF July last, which, after day trial
resulted in verdict of guilty, when the fine will
not be more than $40 with a cost of at $500. Both
OF these cases might have been disposed of in ten
minutes by the parties interested, and saved great
amount OF expense to individuals, and to the public
We say not who is most to blame for such Etiga-
ton, but certain it is, that this is foolish way of
spending time and money, and no one but lawyers
profit by it, IN. Ii. Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
ARKANSAS ELECTION,

The election in Arkansas was for one number
of Congress, and members for the State Legisla-
ture. Nineteen counties have been heard from. Ia
these Cross the Democratic candidate for Congress-
has majority over the Wing candidate of 1875
Nine democrats and three wings are elected to the
Senate as far as heard from FROM and 30 democrats
and IL wings to the House
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
FORCE OF HABT.-Grard' old porter still clinps

FORCE OF HABrr.-Girard old porter still clings
to the tenantess walls of that old building. Tween
tynne years has he been a constant attendant there
both under the old United States Bank, Mr. Gil
rard, and more recently the Grard Bank. Hav-
ing been retained under all these various nstitu-
TONS and became part even of the fixtures there,
he still cllngs to It, and nothing ALLEVIATE him
from its cold walls. Day and night he may be found
at his post, either sweeping the marble steps of that
institution, or sitting in conemplave mood in the
little adjoining lodge. Poor man, what revulsons
III his trade. Evening Courier,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

The Mitacaukee Courier has been enlarged and
otherwise much improved in its appearance. 1t
conducted with spirit and contains good variety of
reading matter. The ability to write finished
article constitutes but small portion of the quail
fcat;ons of editor; the taste and judgment e1-
ercised in making selections, suited to the deren'
departments of reading is a more important quail
fcation. The selected matter contained in the
Courier has in our opinion generally exhibited
more judgment on the part of the editor, than is
found in majority of newspapers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

The Democratic members of the Legislature OF
Tennessee, have recommended to the Democratic
party of the Union tie holding of National Con
venton at Baltimore, on the fourth Monday of No
vember, 1S43, for the purpose of nominating can
dldates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
The Albany Argus says that this movement will
be seconded with great unanimty by the Demo
crazy of the Union.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

WAITING FOR THUNDER.-The Cleve-
land Plaindealer says that ex-Postmaster
General Granger was waiting in Cleve-
land on the second day after the election in
Ohio, to get the returns to bear them fresh
to some coon-skin gathering he was invited
to address in this State. The result hap
pens to be text he will hardly preach a
political sermon from.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
TREATY. RATIFIED.

The Secretary Of State received information by
the arrival of the Caledonia, that the Treaty with
England has been ratified. The ratification was
exchanged in London, on the l4th of October.
MIR. Derrick, the special agent of the Department
has taken his passage in the Great Western, to sal
from Bristol on the 22nd. He will, Of coruse bring
out the Treaty-BoS. Con. of Th,rSIay.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
The Bulletin, of New Orleans exorcssss ssr

The Bulletin, of New Orleans, expresses a seri-
Gus apprehension that the commercial and general
interests OF that city are in grent jeopardy by rea-
son OF tendency in Red river change its entire
course into the A;chatalaya, in which event the
amount of cotton diverted from the n o. market
will be immense. There was less than three feet
of water at the mouth of the Red river at the la
test accounts.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

1t is said that no foreigner can leave
Russia or rather obtain pass port, to do SO
unless he had his name advertised three
times in the German and Russian newspa-
pers. This is done to protect tradesmen.-
Were such law in force in this country,
we presume some Of our tradesmen would
be in favor of it. Amer. Sen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

PRoFANE SwEARISG.-Col. Samuel Young the
able and efficient Superintendent of Common
Schools in the State of New York, has -ecommen-
ded to the several deputy Superintendents in
junction with the town Inspectors, to annul tht
certificates of all common school teachers, who ar
addicted the habit of proane swearing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

LARGE PuMpK1N.-At the agricultural
fair recently held in Shelby county, Ky
there was exhibited Pumpkin, raised by
the Rev. ID. L. Stuart, measuring six feet
eight inches in length, by six feet five
inches in breadth, and weighed one humid
red and sixty pounds.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16
Ertract of Speech Of O'Connell's lately

Ertract of Speech Of O'Connell's lately
delivered in the town of Drogheda, be-
fore large concourse OF people from
the three adjoining counties:
"He was often surprised at the impress
sion he made on the public mind; he often
asked himself what made the people. listen
to him by the hour. 1t was not by any
talent, or genius, or superiority of mind he
possessed, but because he was the lnstru-
ment OF the resurrection Of his country from
centuries Of bondage--and because he
raised his voice in favor Of freedom of
conscience, and universal liberty. Why
had Ireland no history Because her
people had never stood together. Why
sons were dsunited. Why was she a
province and not a nation! Because her
children were never combined. Let them
Join in moral combination. Their coun-
try was not dead-she only slept; and
from that spot he would sound the trum-
pet for her resurrection. Erin, arlsc!-
and of the beautoous streams -oi lovely
vaIleys-ot majestic. mountans-of rush
ing torrents arise! Oh glorious land
Of the finest mar oorS-lhe most splendid
csturies The most extensive rivers-the
greatest inland navigation, and the most
capacious po.ts in The world-Iand Of the
religious, the temperate, the generous and
the brave, arise!-let your sons be combl-
ned; let them avoid secret societies; let
them struggle ortheir rights ia open day,
let them rally for Old Ireland, and lei their
crv ,a orn pEy,ND far eve l'' I Mr. ~
Council sat down amid loud cheers.}
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

A Public Land Sale by order of the President of
the United Slater, will be held at the Land Office
at Green Bay, commencing on the 10th day of
January next and continuing two weeks unless the
lands advertised are sooner sold
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

A letter from California, dated Nav LIST.
says that gold has at last been discovered
near San Fernando. in that district. Ore
has been obtained to the value of several
thousand dollars; this was not dug from
mine, Though it may lead to the discovery
of one, but was picked up in pieces of the
size of an eighth of dollar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

The GREAT CENTRAL RoUTE.-The rail-
road TO Cumberland will be opened for the
conveyance of passengers and transporta-
ton offreight on Saturday next. The fare
for passengers through is fixed at the made
rate rate ofs'r aud halt dollars. Travel
lers will now be enabled to reach Wheeling
from Baltimore in about thrifty hours!
Bal PAT.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-11-16

The Democratic Convention of Connecticut held
at New Haven, have nominated Chauncey F.
Cleveland for the office of Governor, The election
takes place in April next.