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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
BY c. L. SHOLES.

longer. The foregoing remarks are intended
to apply as we'll to the register of deeds as
to the clerks of court.
AS great injustice may be done to CON-
munity in not allowing their officers enough
as in allowing them too much.
Let no one say that these remarks have
been suggested by any pecuniary interest
The writer has in either one of the above ma
med offices, either as principal or deputy,
for he holds none Of them. They were sug-
gested by the apparent disposition of sub
scriber to cut down at one full swoop,' the
salaries of those officers throughout the
Territory, without regard to the apparent
difference in the amount of business done
in them, merel for the sake of correcting
an evil existing in his own county, or at
most in only two or three.
Iclnnot close this article in more suitable
language than that of subscriber He
says, it cannot be expected that man who
is appointed to an office which yields no pay
will apply himself very closely to the law, to
learn his duties, especially if they require a
sacrifice of his interests
JUSTICE.
Wulworti County, Nov. Is, 1913.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
Cor. Dorr and Cor. King.-f1ow

Cor. Dorr and Cor. King.-f1ow DIFF
ferent now are the positions of these two
men! Both are in the same prison, thu
one for advocating and endeavoring 10
maintain the right. of the people as define
by the great character OF American liber
ties, the other as defaullcr 10 a moncy
institution with which he was connecteo
Thomas Wilson Dorr stands before tn
world with character unsposted and ire
proachable, guilty only Of the offence OF
sustaining the same principles which were
sustained by John Hancock and Thomas
Jefferson, for which he is made to suilei
the penalty which would have fallen uFoa
them, had they been placed within the
reach Of the minions Of British govern
ment. Samuel Ward King stands up
charged with crime Of feIonly-~ith
plundering an institution whose properly
had been confined to his care. Dorr is
surrounded by warm friends, aud the nell
ton OF his name starts the blood quckef
through the heart Of every freeman. King
is alone, aided by none, pitied by none,
and an objec, Of contempt TO alL-Scw
Bedford Register.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

The Indiana conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church has just adjourned. Du-
ring the session the state was divided, so as
hereafter to form two conferences. The line
of division is the national road. All the
towns lying east of Indianapolis, embracing
the eastern charge of that place, are thrown
in the Northern division or conference; and
all the towns west Of Indianapolis, embracing
the western charge of that place, with the
exception of Teue Haute, are thrown in the
southern division. The division will have
TO be ratified by the General Conference
which meets in New York in May.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
Remarkable Discovery of Ancient Coins.

Remarkable Discovery of Ancient Coins.
On the LIST Of October, a countryman
named Fondarfive, Of Rossne, Wales,
while ploughing on the side hill, found an
oval copper vessel, containing $3.50 silver
coins and fragments Of different Sizes
About $50 of the coins are Anglo-Saxon,
Danish and Norwegian of kings Ethered,
Canu,e Harold Hardicanute, Edward, and
Sween Erickson. The others are German,
chiefly the cities Of Cologne, Magdeburg,
Mainz, Strasburg. Augsburg. &c. They
are all Of the 10th and 18th centuries, and
the whole appear to have been buried in
the ground towards the c'ose Of the 11th
century. There are only two copes.
lArabian) coins among them. The other
peasants have found coin and clasp
English paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

GREAT RErEAL MEETING AT NEWARK.
On Monday evening, one of the largest
meetings ever held in the city of Newark
was convened at Stewards Saloon; which
was crowded TO its utmost extent. Judi.
oious resolutions were passed, after which
Gansevoort Melville, Esq, of New York,
was introduced and addressed the meeting
at great length, his speech occupying two
hours. When Mr.. Melville had concluded
contributions were made, and Sl37 were
collected. being as we are informed, pre-
cisely S67 more than the Repealers OF
Newark aad ever previously contributed 10
the cause upon single occasion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
CoouErrING ExrRAoRpINARy.-A few

CooUETTING EXTRAoRDINARY.-A few
days ago, pair Of turtles, seemingly anx-
ious to become united in the silken bonds
Of wedlock. made their appearance before
one Of the c.ergymen OF Glasgow, who
finding the requisite certificates all right,
proceeded with the ceremony, until he
came to that part Of it where the question
is put to the bridegroom. If he willing TO
take this woman to be his wife? To this
necessary query, the man after considera-
BILE hesitation, answered MOP sNov said
the minister with look Of surprise, for
what reason?' just said the poor, en-
barrassed simple,on, looking for the door,
because I've taken a scunner disgust at
her. On this, the ceremony, to the evil
dent modification Of the fair one, was bro
ken off, and the parties retired. A few
DAYS after, however, they again presented
themselves before his reverence. and the
faslidous bridegroom having declared that
he had got over his objection. the ccremo-
ny was again commenced, and proceeded
without interrupted, till question similar
to the above was put TO the bride, !when she
in return, replied in the negative. What
is the meaning Of all this?' said the cler-
gyman, evidently dspleased at the foolish
triHng of the parties. 20, naethng ava,
sa id the blushing damsel tossing her head
with an air Of resentment, only I've jus,
ta'cn a scunner at him.
Tho two again retired TO their lonely
pillows, and lonely i, would seem they had
found them, for the reverend gentleman,
on coming out of his house the following
morning, me, the foolish couple once more
on their way to solici: his services. ~"lt's
a made up noo," said the smiling fair one.
30 yes,' said her intended, ''it's a settled
moo, and we want you TO marry as soon as
possible" 81 will do no such thing" was
the grave and startling reply TO the i'm
patient request. "What fort" said they
speaking together, in 4 tone Of mingled
surprise and disappointment. 30, noeth-
ing ava" said his reverence. passing on
his way, ''but just l've ta'en scunner a.
ye bath. "--IKimarnock Journal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

The Mlleriies have relinquishedt the idea
of sending missionaries to Europe, because
the time is too limited Besides, .Eu-
rope has been faithfully warned for the
las: ten years, Of the coming of the glor-
Gus Bridegroom about this time So says
the Milerne paper called the Signs of the
Times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
SOUTHPORT, WISCONSIN. TUESDAY, DECEMBER & ,s4

pleasure. But secretly she had entertained
feeling nearly akin to Affection for
him whom she remembered for seven long
years-who had crossed her path so
strangely-who had purchased the very
cottage from which she had expected to be
driven-but the sequal is soon told.
Charlotte loved and shortly gave her
hand to Manly. They remained in the
cottage, which was newly furnished; and
many times afterwards did she mount her
favorite Jessie, ut the side OF her fond and
devoted husband, and roam through the
romantic scenes which abound in that far
famed Island.
The once wealthy Mr.. s. is now a
happy grandfather and as he losses the
young Manly's on his knee, he delights in
rehearslng the story Of The Poor STRAW
BERRY Boy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A NICE ToY.-Among other pretty toys
in Bonfanli's store, Broadway, New FORK,
one is spoken of as being rather q pretty
afair--the price being one thousand dol
lars, 1t is in the form Of a snuff box,
which is made of fine gold, out Of which,
when it is wound up, jumps a small Cana
~ Bird, that sings waltz and disappears
II is an ingenious affair. All the wheels
run on diamonds. Bee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

HERE'S A CHARACTERIZATION, the pro-
prIetor Of the Erostat, which he says will
traverse the air at the rate Of one hundred
miles per hour, offers to any one will ad-
vance him $500 TO complete The machine,
TO allow them The exclusive privilege of its
use for transmitting throughout the Union
the returns of the Presidential Election in
IS44
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A GOLDEN DoLLAR.--A beautiful col.
cen cbih Of the value Of a dollnr, would be
a trhe larger than our haif, Hme, and very
convenient, for Thousand purposes, but
particularly to tfansnIit BY mail in payment
for books or periodicals. In South Amer
lea they coin six ten'hs Of doubloons, which
is something less. Let US have the go-
den dollar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A nephew of the late Seminole chief,Os-
ceola, preached on the 18th ul. in the Me-
thodis. Episcopal church at Little Rock, with
remarkable effect. He is only 10, has re-
ceived an English education and goes on
mission to his countrvmen in the west.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Useful Hints.-Never enter sick room
in state Of PRECIPITATION, as the moment.
you become cool your pores absorb. Do
not approach contagious diseases with an
empty stomach; nor sit between the sick
and Ere, because the heat attracts the thin
vapor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Goop.-An up-country gailant, not long
since went over 10 see his bright particu-
lar" and after citing near a half day
without saying word. go. up, and says
he, Well reckon it's a giltin' feeden
time must be goin. Wall a good eve-
min TO you all Miss Marcy"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
Randolph's Adricc.--RandoIph was

Randolph's Adrice.---Randolph was
once giving some good advice to young
relative, who was on the point of going to
school for the first time, in the course Of
which be said to him: SHOW, my dear
boy, if any Of the other boys should strike
you, before you return the blow. see if you
cannot forgive him for the lore of God
but take care that you do not mistake the
lore Of God for the fear O the bigger boy
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

"TRUTH CRUSHED TO EARTH WILL RISE
AGAIN." So will frog. We have seen
a frog tolerabIy well killed, hop away in
less than fifteen minutes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A thief, at Chilicoihe, stole some money
and buried it in an 'urn.' The Philadei-
phia Times kinks that the man whe earns
money ought TO be permitted TO enjoy it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

The Vermont Legislature has passed
law rorbldding. under severe penalties, al
officer in that State to assist in arrcs,in,
runaway slaves.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A negro has been arrested in Cineinnn;
for an attemp, to violate The person Of aPoor
white girl. He feigned insanity.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
25,535
1856

jorities are only reported. The democratic
majority is probably not any under 10000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
From the Milwaukee Courier.
LIST OF POST OFFICES.

LlCA Of rus u OFFlCES,
In Wisconsin, showing what counties the
are in, and their distance from Madiso,
the seat of Government:
Aurora, Racine CO. IL
Aztalan, Jefferson co. 3
Belmont, Iowa CO. 6
Baumont, or Blue Mounds,
Beloit, Rock, s
Butte des Morris, Winnebago, l3
Bristol, Racine, 6
Bridgeport, Brown, Ia
Bgfoot, Walworth, 7
Calumetville, Calumet, 10
Cassville, Grant, Il
Cold Spring, Jefferson, 4
Cottage Grove, Dane,
Darien, Walworth, S
Delafeld, Milwaukee, s
Delavan, Walworth, 6
Depere, Brown, Is
Diamond Grove, Iowa,
Dodgeville, Iowa, 4
Duck Creek, Brown, l6
Elkhorn, Walworth, G
Elk Grove, Iowa,
English Prairie, Grant,
Exitor, Green. 2
Fairfield, Walworth, G
Fairplay, Grant, lC
Falls of ST. Croix, St. Croix, IC
Fitchburg, Dane,
Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, 4
Fort Winnebago, Portage,
Franklin, Walworth, Z
Grand Rapids, Portage,
Gratiot's Grove, s
Green Bay, Brown, Is
Greenfield, Milwaukee,
Hazel Green, Grant, 6
Heart Prairie, or Lagrange, Walworth &
Helena, Iowa, 5
Hurricane, Grant, IL
Ives Grove, Racine, IC
jamestown, Grant, &c
GAINESVILLE, Rock,
Jefferson, Jefferson, ;
Johnstown, Rock, s
Kaposa, ST. Croix,
Kakalin, Brown, IA
Kewaunee, Milwaukee,
Koshkonong, Jefferson, d
Lake St. Croix, Crawford, q
Lakeville, Racine,
Little Chute, Brown, /;
Limestone, Washington,
Lyonsdale, Walworth,
Littleton, Jefferson,
Lancaster, Grant,
MADISON, Dane,
Manchester, Calumet, II
Manitowoc, Manitowoc, L
Menomonee Falls; Milwaukee,
Mequon, Washington,
Milton, Rock,
Milwaukee, Milwaukee,
Mineral Point, Iowa,
Mishwaukee, Brown, l
Monroe, Green,
Mount Pleasant, Racine, /
Muskego, Milwaukee,
Mukwonego, Milwaukee,
New Berlin, Milwaukee,
Oak Creek, Milwaukee,
Oshkosh, Winnebago, /
Paris, Grant, l
Patch Grove, Grant, l
Pequot, Calumet, l
Plattevlle, Grant,
| Pleasant Prarle, Racine, II
Plover Portage, Portage, l.
Potosi, Grant, L
Prairie du Chen, Crawford, l:
Prairie la Cross, Crawford, Is
Prairie du Sank, Sank,
PrairievilIe, Milwaukee,
Racine, Racine, Il
Ridgway, or Porter's Grove, Iowa, :
Rochester, Racine,
Round Prairie, Walworth
St. Mare's, Milwaukee,
Salem, Racine,
Salona, Racine, II
Sheboyagan Falls, sheboygon, Ia
Southport, Racine, IL
Stockbridge, Calumet, IL
Savanna, Iowa,
Sins;nawa, Grant,
Sugar Creek, Walworth, 9
Summit, Milwaukee, S
Taycheda, Fond du Lac, 9
Troy, Walworth, :
Union, Rock, 2
Union Centre, Jefferson, d
Vernon, Milwaukee, g
Warren, Rock,
WATERFOWL. Jefferson, 3
Waupun, Fond du Lac, 8
Waushara, or Fox Lake, Dodge, q
White Oak Springs, Iowa, 9
Whitewater, Walworth, 9
Willow Springs, Iowa, T.
Wiota, Iowa,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

In Wisconsin, showing what counties the y
are in, and their distance from Madison,
the seat of Government.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-04-08

The Road Districts OF this township have all
been recognized and changed. Considerable
dissatisfaction is expressed in regard 10 II; and
the Commissioners at their next sitting will doubt
less hear from the people. All districts CONT
guous to the national road should terminate the
road and no. cross, the people side of il
have interest in working on The opposite side;
and all men should be allowed to work where
their own interests would be enhanced thereby
The following will show The present location.
AUDrroR's OFFICE WAYNE COUNTY hl
January 80, 1913. !
At the December Term 1912 Of the Board of
County Commissioners of this county. 1t was or
dered that Wayne Township be divided into Road
districts as follows, to wit:
No to include sections IL, u, l3, and IA
Township II. Range | West.
No. 2 10 include sections Q, 10. -, and 10
Town IA, r w
No 3 TO include sections T. s. II. and Is Town.
ii, r. /, and fractional IS Town. II, r 2, and
frac %, and 80, Town II, R IL.
No. to include sections 49, 30. %, and 30,
Town II, r. l. and frac 24 and p, Town IA r
2, and frac. 2 and IL, Town Il, r Ii.
No. ) to include sections 2l, %, 27, and 2S,
Town IA, r. W.
No. to include sections %. 81, p, and %,
Town IA, r w.
No. Z TO include sections 80 and 80, Town IA,
r. and and Town Is, r. w.
No. 5 to include sections 80 and 81, Town Il,
r l and and 4, Town 13, X. l w. except so
much of 33 and included IN the corpora
ton of Richmond.
No. to include sections frsc. 81, Town IA,
R. ? w and frae. /. Town ID, r. 2, and and 5,
Town IS, r. / and 81 and 80, IN Town IA. Z. /.
except much is included IN the corporation
of Richmond.
No. 10 10 include sections and Is. and w hall
Of II and s, I. 13, r /, frac. l2 ard l3, Town.
l3. r. 2.
No. / / 10 include sections 3, 10, ID and 16,
Town 13, z. l, W.
No. l2 To include sections H., II, l3, and IA,
Town. 13, R. /. W.
Witness my hand and seal. this 30h day OF
/ January. 1s43. FRANCIS KING, A. w. c.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-04-08

The following gentleman we're then appointed
a committee 10 select three delegates TO attend
tho Congressional Convention: Walter Legg,
Daniel Townsend, William Bennett, Amos Town
send. c. Raiff, Ezra Hill, Samuel Fryar, John
M'Whinney, Job Boron, John Sailor, and J. X.
Mendenhali. The committee after retiring few
minutes, reported the names Of JOHN M'WHIN-
NEY ENos THOMAS, J. r. MENDENHALL. The
meeting concurred in the report, and the gentle-
men whose names reported were accord
~ appointed Delegates to the Convention.
A committee, composed of Samuel Fryar, Dan
iel Townsend. Walter Legg, II. s. Hamilton, Ohm
Suffrins, Ezra Hill, and Sh,pley l.. Foulke were
appointed select The names Of q suitable dele
CATION to the County Convention, proposed 10 be
held for :he purpose of nominating candidates for
the legislature and county officers. The commit
tee reported the following: David P. Holloway,
John Sufftns, William Barnes. Walter Legg, Ezra
Hill, Samuel M'Whinney, Zoos Thomas, Daniel
Townsend Cornelius Ratf, Andrew Woods, Da-
vd Scarce, Shirley l.. Foulke. John League, II.
S. Hamilton. William l.. Fryar, Jesse M. Hutton,
Jeremy Mansur, and Enoch Railsback The re-
por, was accepted and the gentlemen named wero
accordingly appoin led Delegates.
ENOS THOMAS, Pres'..
SAM'L M'WHINSEY, Sec.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-04-08

The Township Meeting.-Wc have but seldom
been better pleased with the conduct and spirit
Of the Wings, than was manifested their meet
ing Monday lAsi and particularly with the
zeal manifested b. friends who do not re-
sidein town, a majority Of whom, notw ihst tan
ding the inc!emeucy Of the weather, formed
the meeting. The old, false, and hackneyed
charge Of the dietation and influence of town
clIques will apply to that meeting if there ev-
er did exist any truth 10 lis application 10 Wing
meetings The citizens of the country were Inc
most active members of committees, ana the
exclusively TO them and q reference 10 the names
Of those selected will convince the render that
their selections were judicious and impartial
The too, OF expressing tho will oil the par
~ in regard to a candidate for Congress, appear
ed to give general satisfaction. 10 fact, no mode
can be devised, ~hch would be less Objectionable,
and we hope il lnay hereafter, hen Cow entions
are deemed necessary, be adopted And however
unfortunate we may have been heretofore, IN res
pect 10 conventions, are gratiiied that one Is
now about to act, against the decisions OF which
40 excep tons will be taken. Should its influence
be salutary we anticipate, political mill
neum will most assuredly have commenced In the
ranks of the great Wing par,y-"a consummation
most devouily wished for.'' United stand
but If divided, defeat is certain Let then ouI
waih.word be: ''he Nominee and no dirision
,rhdferer."
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-04-08

Lynde w. EHioh.--A friend in Day ton has
furnished US with copy of a piper containing
long article from Mr.. Elliott in relation TO his
character, popularity. treatment OF his wife,
while citizen Of this place, and considerable of
the &c. sc. &c. all Of which is the veriest stuff
ina ginahle. He threatens to prosecute any res
ponsible person who may hereafter say that be
is otherwise than al honorable and honest man.
This is mere balderdasb, he will trust
his char court OF justice If his
legs will perform their duty according 10 his
will. The people of any community where Ell
lott may locate, should know how great scoun-
drei he is, but cannot now take time TO give a
history of his six years residence in this city but
we will say TO those who have any desire to know
who and what he IS, that they obtain that
ledge by application, if by letter post
paid, to the Overseers OF the Poor of this town
ship.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-04-08

"teas Of India and he silks of China" pass and
repass in swift succession!
These, and such as these are the men who now
dare TO look The people of Indiana in the face and
ask their SURFACES upon the ground of their
hostility to Mr.. Whicomb's System Of Internal
Improv ement!
Our next Number will be directed 10 the facts
in reference TO The management Of the System of
Internal Improvements, in which we shall show,
by The most conclusive proofs, that prominen,
Locofocos most grossly msmanaged and became
defauiters under that System. Aud we shall
further show that in every instance wherein
Wings have been concerned in its management,
that their acts have been fully endorsed and pub
I,cy applauded by the leaders Of the Locofoco
Party.