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The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-02-17

created all the families of the earth. When is it
that men should try to help themselves? lt.is
when they have friends that are willing and are
engaged hard at work, and are glad to see them go
to work like men and try to raise themselves from
a state of awful degradation and misery. Take
courage, my brethren, God is on our side, and he
will lend an helping hand, and we may rely on it
we have the prayers of his beloved saints all over
the world. Let US unite. Our enemies have
said and still say that we cannot be people,
But let us keep together, and we will, by Divine
help, be able to convince the world to the contra
ry. Rally we must around the temperance ban
ner-all ages, all sects must come up to the stan
dard, if we ever hope to enjoy our rights we must
commence now if never before, and be determin-
ed never to relax our efforts until we rise from
the pit of degradation. There is one and only
way for to succeed, we who have
been nbbling at the bait and have never taken a
good hold of the cause as yet, may rely on it the
best and only plan is to roll out the beer barrel
discharge that in the street and serve the wine
demijohn in the same way, and sign the tee-total
pledge for life, and another year | do think you
will tell us that you have not lost anything
thereby. We intend to fire on, right and left,
until we get all our people to come in the field.
B.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-02-17

Amid the buste Of hard times and open winter
one can scarcely think what is best to write upon
We perceive, however, that the opening of navi-
cation between this city and New-Yorx operates
very severely on the poorer classes of communi
ty, in consequence Of the rise of provisions at a
time when the funds Of many of the above men
toned have become low, and though they are
willing and would be very glad to, yet they can
get no work at present. 1t must therefore make
it very hard for them ands their families to live
and whenever it is ascertaned that they are strict
ly temperate their cases ought TO be properly at
tended to. 1t is no crime for man to be poor
if ne is honest. That can never be avoided
And in fact it would make it no better to make all
rich in the world What chance would the rich
philanthropist and charitable have, whose hearts
and hands are equally willing to assist at all times
the Lords poor They believe it a duty, and SO
it is, when they conscentously believe the scrip
lures to be the revealed will Of God TO man.
They there informed that they should do un-
to all men as they would that they should do un
to them, and thereby fulfil the law and the pro-
phets. And in all ages of the world the Cody
and the truly pious have been the friends of the
poor and the oppressed. 1t was them that al
ways sought out the suferngs of mankind for the
purpose of relieving their wants.
But on the other hand we are sorry to see a
certain portion of our felow-citzens idle, and en-
deavorng to make every one else so that they can
influence by bad advice. And what follows but
intemperance and that will prepare man for
al the other deeds necessary to place him on a
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-02-17

footing with the beasts of the field. 1t depriyes
not who knows that he is companion of thieves
and murderers. He goes on from one abomna-
ton to another until he is either arrested and pu-
nished by the strong of justice, or else he is
overtaken by sudden death and his lot appointed
with the wicked, where his soul must be misera-
bic forever, being banished from God and the glo-
ry of his presence forever and ever. 1t is good
thing for the peaceable inhabitants of city when
the spring opens, for one great reason; that is it
opens the door of fuctuation and lets out por
ton of the inhabitants that are Of little use in any
place, save to riot and be always in trouble them
selves and to make every one else unhappy.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-02-17

Gentlemen-I saw one of your little papers in the
city of New York, which read with much plea
sure 1t is with feelings of unbounded satisfaction
that witness the spirit and ability with which
your committee have thus far acquitted themselves
Of the task they have undertaken, and feel no hes
tation in assuring them of the hearty cooperation
and support of our colored friends in New York
Mr.. Tyson will spare no pains to increase the
circulation of your paper in this city
III. P. PHILIPS. NJ Y
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-02-17

CAuTToN.-The agent Of the new church begs
leave to state that he has not empowered any per-
son persons to circulate subscriptions in aid of
the said church, either in or out of the city. The
reasons which prompt him to make this declara-
ton are, 1--WE are informed, that he has called at
places where other persons had been, purportng
to be on the same business. The agent is David
S. Thomas.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

BIT OF A FIGHr.--'The PHILADELPHIA
correspondent Of the Baltimore Patriot
gives the following extract from a private
letter, dated
RIO DE .ANEIRo, Feb. IS, 1912.
"a few days since large ship Ca sa-
ver) sailed from this port under American
colors, for the African coast. An Eng
iish frigate, which was laying in port,
knew her destination and determined 10
capture her. They met few miles out
side the flarbor; the frgate sent her boat
10 board the American ship; the officer in
command was told to keep her off or they
would fire into him; the boat kept on, when
The Yankee let loose a gun upon him.
The commander Of the John Bull frigate
then hailed that he would fire into him if
he DID not heave to. L" Fire and be id"
was the reply, accompanied by a broad
side from the we'll trained guns Of the Yam
kee, which carried away the fore and main
yards Of the frigate. The fellow crowded
all sail and was out Of the range of the fri
gates guns before he we'll knew wha, was
the matter with HIM | saw the rriga,o
afterwards; her main was down, and they
were in the act Of sending down the fore,
which could see had been much DANA ged.
The Engllshman declares he will have the
ship If he loses his own in The ndertaklng"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

We notice the comments of many of the press
throughout the Union, with regard to the proceed
ings in admitting Vineyard to BAIL There appears
to be an universal voice of condemnation, and we
do not wonder at it, when reflect that the per-
petrator of this base and cowardly deed of blood is
at large, enjoying all the privileges of the most no.
norable CITIZEN and his appearance at court for tri-
al secured only in the paluy sum of ten thousand
dollars From the estimate the Judge who admit
ted Vineyard to bail appears place upon the cnor
nifty of the offence, may we'll fear for the extent
of punishment which will eventually be administer.
ed, Gin case Vineyard is disposed to stand a trial.,
and its effects upon the character of the territory
There appears to be set of men in the territory
in every grade of society who irrespective of polt-
ical differences, linked together by some COM
mon bond of sympathy; and whatever the nature of
crime committed, instead of the universal burst
of condemnation which we might expect, there is
secret and active sympathy at work, which eventu-
ally tends to defeat the ends of justice.
This state of affairs may not be peculiar to this
territory alone, but do not find it in the older
states of the Union. Its origin, we believe may be
attributed to our situation as territory for it is
fact that IN the appointment of those who admins.
ter our laws and govern u.s. the general government
does not IN any manner consider the moral standing
or ability of those whom il appoints, and it frequent
ly happens that men who have lost every thing at
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

Syracuse, N. Y--Probably no town in the state
of New York is more frmarly known to the inha-
bitants of this section of country, than Syracuse.
We observe from the Standard published at that
place that Syracuse is advancing in wealth and po-
pulation with much rapidity. Several sales of real
estate have recently been made at prices high
it would have been boaght in 1886 About 200
dwellings erected last year, and fifty are al
ready commenced the present year. Dwellings
which cost $1,000 rent for 5000, and the ordi-
nary of house rents for 800. Most of the
stores rent from 400 to 600 dollars. The Standard
says that the high prices of rent render it object
for capitalists to make investments by way of build
ing houses and stores. ....
We hazard but little in saying that if Syracuse
holds out inducements from the objects above
named to capitalists Southport holds out still stron-
ger inducements for like reasons. Although the
prices obtained for rent may not be quite as high
here, still the comparative difference in the prces
of real estate between the two places, will enable
man of capital to accomplish double, with the
same amount of means here, that he could in town
like Syracuse.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10
EE - LATE FROM TEXAS-PAlN-
Full INTELLIGENCE

BY the last nights mail we received an
extra from the office of the Memphis Ap-
peal, OF which the following is copy:
From the Memphis appeal Ertra) Aprl SM.
TEXAS-ClTY OF AUSTIN TAKEN.
BY the polieness Of Major III. B. Win
chester, postmaster at this place, we have
been placed in possession Of the following
memorandum made on the way bill, Of
April LIST, by the Postmaster at Washing
ton Ark, received by the mail tonight:
"NEWS OF UNDOUBTED AU-
THORlTY REACHED HERE LAST
NIGHT, THAT THE CITY OF AUS
TIN WAS TAKEN. AND 1854 TEXI-
ANS WERE KILLED IN TWO
HOURS"
The following is later from Texas and makes no
mention of the foregoing, therefore we conclude it
is not true.
LATER FROM TExAs.--By the arrival of
the N. York, Galveston dates to April l2,h
have been received a, N. O. The news
is of no great Importance. All was quiet
in the west Of the Republic. Com. Moore
had taken two Mexican vessels laden with
salt, in sight Of Vera Cruz; the Mexcans
made little resistance though provided with
large schooner mounting Paixhan guns.
Yuca'an has promptly paid her stipulated
amount to the Itxian Navy. Letters from
1ampico to the 2lst ullimo say that pre-
parations arc in constant progress there
for prosecuting the war against Iexas.--
The quotas Of international debt have been
suspended, the resources Of the country
carefully husbandcd, and the Custom house
funds a, Matamoros applied to the support
Of the army. If all these fail it is said
Santa Ana will lay violcn, hands on the
property Of the church. The official &C.
count Of the capture Of San Antonio has
been published. A party Of Lipan Indians
crossed the Rio Grande about the 18th uIt.
near Coinage, killed many inhabitants and
plundercd the Mexican country for many
miles. They returned with loss Of three.
Col. Kinney, n Texian officer, is said 10
have accepted the terms of Ar.sta's proca-
nation. The schooner Ceyon, from Mo-
bile, with lumber, arrived at Maamoio s
on the l9ih ult. Her papers were duly pre-
sented; bu, the Collector, suspccting an in
tention to defraud the revenue, ripped up
the ceiling CT the vessel, sealed up some of
her cargo and carried away the hats of,he
officers. Our Consul had demanded i'm
mediate restoration. Should i: not be made,
the case was TO be laid before the U. S. Nj
mister.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA.

This steamer arrived at Boston on We'd
nesday morning. bringing dates four days
later than received by the Great Western.
The most important news by this arri-
val is that from the east. The affairs Of
the English at Cabul, have been extreme
ly disastrous. Great excitement is said 10
prevail in other parts Of India.
Al Canton, the Chinese were busy ma
king their defences as effective rs possible.
The Emperor is much incensed by the
proceedings of the foreigners. Large for
ces were collecting in the vicinity Of Ming
po.
Great destruction Of property and life
had occurred at Derbe by an inundation.
Murders and other crimes prevail to a
great extent in England, and the distress
among the working classes, is undated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10
SCR Up

There is an effort made, by those who live by
sucking and quilting the community, in that honor
able calling of shaving their paper, TO depreclate
this paper which now answer so good a purpose
as circulating medium We hope the holders OF
scrip will not suffer themselves to be deceived and
shaved unnecessarily, as, in our opinion, there Is
no cause to fear. By examing one OF these scrip,
it will be seen that they are payable "out of the
moneys appropriated or to be appropriated by Con-
press for the payment of the expenses of the Legs
iative Assembly, During existence as Ter
rtory there must certainly be enough money APP
propriated to pay the scrip in circulation. Even
if there should not "a contingency, however, which
can hardly be anticipated,) the Territory in its in
individual capacity is good for them. Do the ynos
rest on surer basis than bank paper
Madison Express
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

Governor Doty is out in letter in reply to Mr.
Medell. He Is very severe in his remarks, and in
dugcs in the usual amount of assertion to prove his
innocence of certain charges, Notwithstanding pal
pabe facts and documentary evidence to the con-
trary. The Governor is very discreet in some Of
his remarks. He says he paid into the United
States treasury the monies which remained in his
hands after the appointment of the new board of
commissioners. He paid in some fifteen hundred
dollars; and we infer that the balance of the seven
thousand dollars for which he is defaulter was not
in his hands at the time; possibly invested in town
lots or bank stock. The Governor occupies sim
gular position. His plea to the suits instituted
against him by the Territory s, that he is not the
agent of the Territory and in no wise responsible
to it; whilst it appears by letters from the Auditor
of the United States Treasury, that the charge of
monies appropriated to the territory was made, by
the direction of Doty himself, James d. Doty, as
agent Of the Territory. What shifts men will resort
to when cornered by their evil deeds
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

The 'Workingman's Advocate is the title of a
new paper, issued from the late Milwaukee Jour-
nal office. We accidentally got hold of a late num-
Der, and notice in it an article in relation to the To-
legraph and the West. 1t seems to US that the ar
tlcle was penned in spirit Of toadysm towards the
west, that led the writer to be rather unscrupuous
in his remarks and conclusions. If he uses his eyes
at all, he must have seen that the sentiments he
SO strenuously condemns, were not those of the TIE
legraph, but simply OF correspondent, whose COM
municaton was admitted more out of respect to the
writer's character, than any approval of his senti-
mens; and that the Telegraph in an editorial in the
same number distinctly disavowed them, by ex-
pressing the belief that the people of the west were
as community as nteli gent and moral as those of
the east. The writer probably wished to make
little capital for his paper, and strict adherence to
the acte would probably not have answered his pur-
pose so well.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10
Rhode Island Election.---N

Rhode Island Election.---No opposition
was made TO the holding Of the Free Suf-
frage par:y's Election, but it is understood
that, when their officers proceed TO qualify
and assume the functions Of office on the
third Monday Of May they will be arrest
ed under the 'Algerine Law, as il is termed
Of the late Legislature. This arrest, it is
threatened, will be resisted by force, and
thus the two parties will be brought into
direct and we fear, bloody collision. The
suffrage men say that they have three thou
sand men ready to fly 10 arms in defence
Of their cor sti:ut:on.
This is amentable state Of things, for
which both parties arc much to blame. In
the first place the landholders ought TO have
conceded a more liberal constitution long
ago; in the next, the Free Suffrage men
should have accepted that which was ofie-
red, land thus invested themselves with pow
er to modify it legally as soon and as far
as they chose. But neither party chose
TO follow moderate counsels while they
were available, and now both are exposed
to the horrible danger Of shedding each
others blood on punctilio when all essen
tial grounds Of dfferen have been reno
ved.-N Y. Tribune.
RHODE lsLAND.-The following notice
which appears in the Providence Express,
the organ the Free Suffrage party, looks
like a determination on the part Of the
revolutionists TO brave the power not only
Of the Plantation but Of the whole Union,
in defence Of their Constitution. Accom-
panying il is a request that those towns
which have not chosen Representatives
would do so soon:
General invitation to the Military
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

The schooner Vandalia, propelled by Ericsson's
propelers, passed up to Chicago from Oswego last
week. We believe it is contemplated to establish
line of schooners of this character, between o.
wego and Chicago.
Steam is the agent in the propulsion of these YES
sells; but instead of the ordinary paddle wheels, the
motion is obtained by means of screw fixed in the
stern of the vessel Our readers are no doubt ac-
qua nted with the general principles of the machine
Sails are used, but it is said that speed of seven
miles an hour may be attained without the use of
sails.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

HlGn TARIFF.-There is class Of politicians
who very clamorous for h Oh tariff: they seem
to imagine that empty national treasury might
be speedily replenshcd were our impost duties up
on foreign importations augmented as they should
be- But this is not all; they seem to suppose that
while the national revenue would be greatly increa-
seased and the government speedily relieved from
its pecuniary embarrassments, that another desira
BILE object would at the same time be secured viz
protection to American industry. While these in
dividuas appear take it for granted that all of
these blessings would be secured by high tariff,
they leave important consideration entirely out
of the question.
1t is not true that high tariff would yield grea-
ter revenue to the government than a moderate ia
riff; indeed it would be easy to raise the tariff so
tariff is so high to operate efectuat pro-
lection, it of shuts out foreign importations,
and then what becomes of the revenue from impost
dutiesl Therefore those who are clamarous to have
the tariff high would defeat the object for which
they profess to SEEK they they may accom-
plsh the purpose of protection, but lose the re-
derived from foreign trade. 1t is not true
then that the revenues of the government derived
from impost duties will be swelled in proportion as
the tariff is increased. The adjustment of the tariff
in such manner as will operate as an encourage
ment to American industry, and at the same time
operate as a source of revenue, requires much dis
elimination Judgment and skill.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

AFFAIRS AT WAsHIsGroN.-The business of the
session is progressing slowly, and whatever is ac-
compllshed is done at great waste of time and ex-
penditure of the people money. The new Tariff
bill will probably pass in some shape before the
close of the session. A bill providing for new
apportionment of Congress will also be passed, and
according to the present indications the basis of
representation will be fixed at less number than
68,000 as was first reported by the committee
The prospect of the passage of the Exchequer bill,
is almost enterey hopeless,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10
war feeling which but recently

EsGLASD.-The war feeling which but recently
pervaded the country, has very considerably dimin
ished within the past few weeks. The difficulties
between the United States and Great Britain, APP
pear less insurmountable, as they are regarded
with GOODNESS and deberation. Lord Ashburtons
mission this country, bids fair to prove favorable
to more amcable understanding between the two
countries; at least more confidence is felt in the
of embassy, than at first entertained.
Already has the prospect of the settlement of the
boundary question, assumed more favorable as
pec 1t is reported that Gov. Fairfield is about to
convene the legislature of Maine, in consequence
of dispatches received by him from Mr.. Webster,
stating that Lord Ashburton was fully authorized
to offer propositions of an acceptable kind, and
such as will in all probability meet the approval
of the government.
The right of search assumes an attitude less
threatening to the maintenance of peace since the
last arrival from England. If Sir Robert Peels
project for revolutionizing the financial policy of
England shall succeed, and especially if the new
tariff in England, which has already received the
favorable attention of parliament shall finally be
established, the trade between Great Britain and
the United States, will be greatly increased, and
amicable relations will more than ever be the in
terests of the two countries.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10
BRILLIANT METEoR.-About hall past 2

BRILLIANT METEoR.-About half past 2
O'Clock this morning, a most brilliant, me-
teor shot a,hwart the sky little to the
south and west Of this city. When first
seen, as We are informed by Waterman
Crosier, i, was at an elevation Of about 45
degrees, nearly in the southwest, and
moved rapidly 10 the northward till it
reached a point in the northwest Of the
city, when it burst with loud explosion
resembling the blasting Of rocks, succeeded
BY heavy rumbling sound for some mo-
mcnts. the meteor was very large and
its light was like that Of day. The sky
was perfectly cloudless al the time. In
the fore part Of the evening there was
quite brilliant display Of the aurora bore.
ais.
Since the above was written we UNDER
stand the meteor was seen by several be-
side our informant, and created no little
alarm among the misunderstanding. CON-
Advertiser.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

home except their party zeal, sent to the terri
tory to administer the laws and guide the morals of
the people. What can we expect from such state
of affairs. When the characters of most of our Off
from Governor down are severely censurea-
bic, shall we expect perfectly honest admin
isration Of affairs. The corrective is with the PEG.
pie, and do not anticipate better state of things
pendance'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

The boosted wisdom of our friend of the Ameri-
can reminds of the fellow who Dragged to stur-
dy farmer that he had studied at two colleges
WELL said the farmer, 'you remind me of calf
| had that sucked two cows 'Ah, said our col
ege friend, 'and what was the RESULT 20 nothing,
replied the farmer, except that it grew to be very
great calf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-05-10

WISCONSIN CoPPER.-The working of the copper
mines IN the western portion Of the Territory, is
attended with much success the present season.
The difficulties which have hitherto attended the
smelling of copper, have been mainly overcome.-
Wisconsin copper is worth twenty cents cash this
season in New York City. The Galcna Advert
ser says that vein of pure sulphur, has recently
been struck in tha vicinity of Mineral Point; its ex
tent has not yet been ascertained.