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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
Norelties.-Among the many ingenious

Norelties.-Among the many ingenious
contrlvances exhibiting at the Fair of tho
American Institute in New York, a Life
preserving Coffin" and Il Water Time
Piece are particularly noted. We copy
he following descriptions OF these novel
manufactures:
A Life-preserving Coffin struck us as
something strange, and we paused TO ex-
amire III. II was most luxurioasly made,
stuffed softly, with on elevation for the
head, like satin pillow, and the lining of
delicate white silk. In order TO guard
against the occurrence Of burial before
life is extinct, MIR. Elsenbrant, Of Bati-
more, has invented. an arrangement OF
| springs and levers on its inside, whereby
its inmate, by the least motion of either
head or hand acting thereon, w.ll instantly
cause the coffin lid 10 fly open. The in
ventor advises families, or communities
who may feel disposed 10 make use of his
life-preserving collins, TO have their tombs
or vaults so constructed as to give persons
deposited therein chance for life, to
place lock on its door, that will open ell
Their from the inside or ou:side-also with
bell, and with openings to admit pure
air, and into which no other collins are ad
mitted. and a key placed inside, to allow
any one who may be resuscitated egress
until decomposition actually takes place
when they may be removed, and finally
deposited in the ground, thereby keeping
the vault free from the accumulation o.
foul air. These suggestions are we'll worth
listening TO.
] Stones Patent Water Time Piece i:
a curiosity. 1T gives and keeps the hours
minutes and seconds with the greatest &C
curacy, the motive power being water
which viii render 1t evident to all, that ,
more perfect uniform power can be pro
duced with far less complication than BY
means Of a sTrng or weight, thereby rem
dering this kind Of time piece, by its sim
plicity, less liable to get out Of order, ant
more certain Of performing correct time
provided it have n regulator or pendulum
not subject to alteration by change Of tenn
perature, which is accomplished ia Thu
clock by an original and simple contri
vance. 1t is father simpied by new
method OF giving motion to the hands O
indexes, which is done without the aid o
wheels or pinions; in addition TO these ad
vantages. it requires no winding up, as i
can be kept in perpetual motion, by al
TEACHING il 10 Cro:on Water pipe, or by
collecting water in various other ways, a.
fast drop is amply sufficient to keep i
going"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, WIS. DECEMBE 5. .s4s.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.

We anticipated wing victory in this state
the democratic majority has never been more
than the merest trifle, and on this occasion
Webster and his influence was brought to
bear powerfully in favor of the whig cause,
The wings however, have failed of complete
success. The result is as follows:
Briggs, (whig,) 57,4l0; Morton, (dem.,
SO, l72, SewalI $50. No choice of Cover
nor.
The Senate stands, II wings, 4 democrats
"a vacancies.
The house stands l73 wings, ll9 demo
Gratis, lis no choice.
In the 10th district, Hon. Joseph Grinnel
wing, has been elected to Congress.
Three other districts, no choice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
TsE Rowan CAruo,tc .CBuRcu-W

The ROMAN CATHOLIC, CHURcH.-We
understand that letters have been received
from Rome, by the Ri. Rev. Bishop Ken
rick Of Philadelphia, announcing The APP
poi,ment Of the nine new Bishops for the
United States who were elected at the last
Councilat Baltimore. They are as follows:
-Rt. Rev. DIR. O'Connor. ID. d., Bishop
Of Pit'sburg; Ri Rev. VIM. Quarters, d.
D., Bishop oc Chicago; Ri. Rev Andrew
Byfnes, ID. d., Bishop of Arkansas; Ri.
Rev. John McCluskcy, d. d., Assistant
Bishop of New York; RI. Rev. Mr.. Hen
rie, d. d., Bishop Of Milwaukee; Rt. Rev
Mr.. Blanchet, d. d., Bishop of Oregon;
r.. Rev. fitzpatrick d d., AssisIan, Bishop
of Boston; Ri. Rev. Mr.. Tyler, d. d.,
Bishop of Hartford. CT; Ri. Rev. Mr.
Reynolds, d. d., Bishop Of Charleston.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

FROM OREGoN.-The Bloomington
Iowa. Herald says:
We have been permitted to make the
following extract from letter written by
VIM. L. Perry, formerly Of this county.
TO Messrs. Collier and Sherry. 1t is dated
Oregon City, March 80, ls43.
"Thcre is enough TO live in this coun.
try. The inhabitants are general; good
farmers, raise large quantities of grain,
md have from 40 20 100 head of cattle, 20
10 60 head of hogs, and horses without
number. Clothing is cheaper than in'lowa
There is nothing 10 be found in your stores
but wnat we have an abundance of, anc
ut a cheaper rate, rs they are brough
here free of duty. Nothing will bear cx
portaiion from Iowa, except good rifles. -
They are worth about $50 in this country
Good cows will sell from $50 10 $50 pc
n, .tl
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
The Democratic majority in New Yo

The Democratic majority in New York
is over 10000. Truly it cannot be doubtful
as 10 the choice of New York for the Presi-
dency. The New York Herald says: The
result in relation to public men and meas
ures is decidedly expressive of the popular
will against Clay and Webster against their
recent coalition, and against all their meas
ures-bank, high tariff, distributionlaw, &c.
1t establishes the fact that Mr.. Van Buren,
arrayed against Clay, is the strongest man in
New York,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

BrsHop HUGHEs-T New York Jour
nal of Commerce says that Bishop Hughes
N his access on to the Bishoprick Of that
diocese, notified the proper trustees in the
case, tha, his former salary of one thousand
dollars would not be sufficient for his sup
granted him; whereupon the Right Kew
prela,e stated that so large an addition wa:
not necessary, aad that half the sum woult
be sufficient. We have heard nothing oil
diocesan bishop for long time, more
calculated TO created the impression tina.
his claim Of succession from the Apostles
might possibly have something in it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

There is perhaps, no faculty of the mind
capable of comforting on IFS possessor, so
much real, unadulterated pleasure, as that of
benevolcnce. 1t is among the noblest fac
ult;es of our nature--,he link most closely
connecting us with the divinity in whose
image we are made. 1t is the trait most
clearly brought to view in his works by the
great creator, and it would seem it should be
the leading influence guiding his creatures.
What if giving does impo verish? fit gives
comfort TO the 5!ck, the poor, and distressed,
it brings pleasure TO the heart of the be-
nevolent man, which no other expenditure
ofmoney can procure How strange are the
modes by which we seek happiness? We
neglect the exercise and cultivation ofthose
noble faculties of the mind, which can alone
bring it TO US, and direct our whole energies
to the accumulation of wealth; we build hou-
ses, we accumulate lands, we lay up for our
selves stores of this worlds wealth at grea-
sacrifice of comfort and health, vanly expect
ing it by some process to bring about the de-
sideratum for which we toll; but after years
of uninterrupted labor. when our hold upon
this world and IFS wealth is becoming weak,
we are constrained TO confess that the pur-
pose of our creation may have been pervert-
ed, and that We may have set up for ourselves
and worshipped strange gods which have led
US astrsy and deluded as. How different
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Fire The beautiful new BRICK block
opposite the Presbyterian Church. was en-
,irely destroyed by fire on Saturday last
at mid day. The building was owned by
Rufus Parks, Esq. and was nearly finish
ed. Loss about $4,000; insured $500.
The houses on each side were saved
with great difficulty. One dwelling house
owned by Mr.. Payne, and occupied by
Mrs. Mccormick. stood within seven fee
of the one burnt, and although severa
times on fire was saved by the courage
and perseverance, Of the citizens Dana &c
to tie house and furniture, about $500
Mr.. Hawkins occupied house on the 9th.
side, which was considerably damaged by
the falling of one Of the walls of the burn
ing building. His loss is as severe in pro
portion TO his ability 10 bear it, as that oil
either Of the others.
Mlcdnkce Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

TIoN.--An unpleasant scene occurred in
the Vermont Legislature, just before the
adjournment last week. Hon. Horace
Everette having in debate made some Of
lensive references to a bank with which
Mr.. Speaker Tracy was connected, he le(,
the chain and replied tartly on the floor
The House sustained him; and Mr. Il. forth.
with resigned.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

SHOE PEGs.-The Portland Advertiser
says that quantity Of fresh cut birch rood
is now coming down the canal amounting
TO about thirty cords, all of which is destined
for Lynn and Ipswich, Mass, to be manu-
featured into shoe pegs. An interesting
example Of the use of the raw materiel, and
an indication OF much activity in the shoe
manufacture.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
Remarks by AmoS Kendall.

What n blockhead this Mr.. Perry must
be! Clothing is cheaper here than in
Iowa." says he. There is nothing 10 be
found in your stores but what we have an
abundance of. and at cheaper rae, as
they are brought here free of duty."-
Don't you know Mr. Perry, that high du.
ties make goods cheaper. You are al;o
gether mistaken, as every Tariff man east
of the Stony mounains will tell yon. We
shall enforce our tariff upon you presently
and then YOU will see.
Seriously here is secluded region
where the blessings of our tariff do no,
reach. A carpenter gets SO a day, and 4
laborer Sl.75, and both can buy goods
cheaper than in our tariff ridden land
Would il be benefit To them 10 make
goods higicrs How would the carpeme
and laborer Of Oregon be benefited by
,pmpelling them to buy at higher prices
The manufactures Of Low ell or Nashua?-
And il thy cannot be benefited BY such {
policy, how can the carpenters, laborcrs
or farmers Of Iowa! And it not Of Iowa
how can it lencfit any portion OF the me
chanc, farming. planting, trading or pro
tcssional interests, whether Giiv or four
thousand miles from the manufactures!
lie who will fix his thoughts upon sin
pie matters Of facts, stated bv Inns plar
carpenter, will better understand tie tariff
policy than he could by reading u thou
sand speeches of your CIays, your Web
sers, or ten thousand pages Of fine spun
rgunent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Death Of Bishop Rosati--ln the Paris
correspondence of the Boston Atlas. Oct,
18th, we find the following melancholy
announcement:
The Catholic Archbishop OF 81. Louis,
Joseph Rosa,i, diei at Rome on The 25th
ali. lie was the founder Of the first bro.
,be rhood of LazariSts in the unIed States.
md had been in the apostolic ministry p
ears. although he was but 50 years old
ehen he died. The present Superior Of
the LszariSts in The United States. left
here lately Tor the scene of his labors, Ia
Z ng with him nine missionaries.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

We should ask our neighbours pardon for
any thing we may have said against his
wing address. We were not aware at the
time that it was received with so little favor
by his own friends, that some whose names
were to it, took especial pains to d'sclaim all
connection with or knowledge of it. Had
we known it common charity would have
kept us silent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

DREADFUL DIsAsTER--In the gale AT
the Bahama Islands, a brig, supposed 20 be
the Virginia, of Boston, with sixty passen-
gers On board, was seen to sink off the Is
lands. All hands persisted, the catastrophe
being in full view of the shore, but the
spectators were unable TO extend to them
any as sistance
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Tie Democratic Majority in the .Statc.-
In the table of maioritles given by US a
few days since. our figures were generally
below the actual returns. For instances,
-Onondaga was set down at 1850; i, is
1908: Otsego 1850, II is 1913; Tioga 450,
is said 10 be $50; Oneida 500, is iii,
&c. &c. On the other hand, Albany is
stated at $50 wing, is $50. The aggregate
majority for the democratic senatorial
tickets will exceed 1000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

HEssIAN TRoops. The Dublin Packet,
alluding to ireland, says, there are 10000
Hanoverian troops--as fine soldiers rs any
in the word-paced by the Queens uncle
at her Majes,y's disposal, if necessary, to
defend her empire from The hands oftraitors
and the offer had been conditionalIy ac-
cepted.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

mulatto man was convicted on Mon
day last, ia Frederick county court. of
aiding and abetting the escape often saves
10 Pennsylvania. He was sentenced to
Imprisonment in the penlentiary for five
years and six months
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Schr. South America.-It seems to be
conceded that this vessel was lost in the gale
of the 18th ult. Sac left this port for ioie-
do on the l4th Oct. with full cargo Of salt
aud as no ,idlngs have been Obtained CT her
since that tine, The impression seems to DO
hal she wenl down with all on board Capt
Bradley leaves wife and o-e child at Yer
million. The crew, SIX IN numbar, were all
single pelsons.-Fef Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
A Ncw Wan TO Er.SStea Rats.-A rrien,

A Ncm Wayto Eigiten Rats.-A friend
Informs us, says the editor Of the Thomas
ton Register, that he has discovered a new
way to Tighten rats. He says he was 50
much disturbed onenight by their gnawing
the partition Of his sleeping apartment, thai
he arose and filled up the hole they were
making. But this was Of no avail. They
returned with reinforcement and rcdou.
blcd their work with renewed vigo:. He
then hung his watch over the hole, and in
a few minutes they dispersed, and he has
not heard one since.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

have seena farmer build house so large
and fine that the sheriff turned him out OF
doors.-I have seen young man sell coca
farm, turn merchant, fail. and die III poor
houset. | have seen ric h mans son be-
gin where his father left off--wealihy, aud
end where his Father began, pennlless,
Farmers Orb.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Preserving tools from Rustic preserve
s;ckles, scythes, reaping hooks, from rust,
after the season for using them, wipe them
clean and dry, and hold them before the hire
until warm enough to melt wax; then take
some becswax and rub it all over them'
Then put them in dry place, but not warm;
they need no covering
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

MANUFACTURES IN New ENGLAND -.Ac.
cording 10 the Madsonian, the five New
England States have invested in manufac.
turing establishments, eighly-six millions
eight hundred and sevety four thousand
two hundred and .twenty-nine dollars
1856, S74,229.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

GAME "A party Of sporlsmen from
Cleveland, left on an excursion to Sandus-
ky Bay, lately, and on the 24th ul,., a
dray load of wild geese and ducks passed
round town, stopping by the brace as d.
rectcd by labels at the residence Of numer-
Gus friends Of the hunting party.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

There are twenty-five cotton factories
in the State Of North Carolina, with a
capital of 81 $50 900 invested. and giving
employment TO about twelve hundred opera
tives.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A lady correspondent Of ali exchange pa
per, speaking of Prince Albert says-"lie IS
tall, inclining TO s,ouness; hair, whIsker<,
and moustache of as light a color as my oun-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Eight thousand dollars were collected in
church in New Yurk, on Sunday week {,
designed to pay off n debt with which the
church is incumbered. One gentleman
gave $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Remarkable Longcrity.--Mrs. Zerviah
Stewart, widow of the late David Stewart,
of Ringwood, Hunterdon county, N. j.,
died on the 3lst nit. at the great age of one
hun ircd and three yens and some odd
months. She has left no less than 3l4
descendants.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

An exchange paper says-"We know
chap who went to bed gentleman and got
up a little buggy" Save us from all such
beds, say we--N. D. Pic.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Rufus Parks has been removed from the
Land Office at Milwaukee. Judge Hclfens-
tein, of Ohio we believe, has been appointed
n his place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

"These are excellent oysters" said 4
lady, the other evening.
"Indeed" said friend, IL am surprised
to hear YOU say so;for have observed you
running them doun this half hour!''- Dos
iln Bee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

"Will you clasp my cloak, sirl' asked
a young lady of the gentleman who was
to accompany her from party. "Yes,
and lis contents TOO" replied he, putting
his arm around her waist.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

FEDERAL PROTECTION TO AMERICAN In
notwithstanding the Congressional halls
with foreign carpets.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

The Wing majority in Ohio, in 1910, was
over $4,000 in ls43, it is claimed TO be
1914: at the same rate what will it be in
lS4t.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

W. W. Wheeler,
On motion, it was ordered, that the pro-
ceedings of the meeting be published in the
Southport American and Telegraph.
Whereupon, the meeting adjourned.
F. w. Hatch, CH'M
S. B. ScorT, Jr., Sec'y.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-27

A TEMPERANCE SroRY.-Two young
men. with humming, in their heads,
retired late at night TO their room in a
crowded inn. In the room which they
entered were revealed two beds. but the
wind ex,inguishing the light, they boil. in
stead of taking. as they supposed. bed
apiece, got back to back into one, which
began 10 sink under them, aud come round
at intervals, in a manner quite impossible
ofexplica.ion. Presently one observed to
the other:
I say, Tom, somebody's in my bed.'
Is there says the other, 50 there is
in mine. Let's kick 'em OUT
The next remark was
Tom, I've kicked my man overheard. >
Good = says his fellow-.oper, better
luck than / my man has kicked me out
hang if he hasn's--right on the foor!'
Their relative positions were not ap.
parent until next morning.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-27
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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-27

FALLING LEAvEs.-A vegetable kind Of
yellow fever seems 10 have seized the
leaves Of the trees in Lafayette Square
Yesterday morning they fell by the thou
sand. almost covering the green grass by
their crisp. yellow corses, and futtering
as they left their parent boughs, like 90
many wounded birds. The low vail of
'he wind sounded like death song issu.
ing from the fevered lips Of Summer, and
The leayea.sEhich are TO her as seconds
are to time aiid~what thoughts are to the
soul, with their leafy voices. echoed the
chaunt most mournfu'ly. Thc<eyes are
the windows of memory, and even the,
rustic Of a dying leaf may cause pale
face 10 be mi.rored on the red s.rea,n of
The heart. Humanity has its seasons like
the ear'h-,he Spring Of youth when there
is glory in the grass and splendour in the
1ower-,he Summer of Manhood. when
life's fruits, hang SO temptingly above our
hear,s--,he Autumn Of Middle Age, when
tie shadow Of the grave makes US trem-
Die and throw aside our weaker thoughts.
even as the trees drop their leaves; and
the Winter Of Old Age, when the snow
Of death is on the cheek, covering over
with thin, pale crust, the glorious Spring
OF Eternity !-Crescent City.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-27
COACH AND WAGON MAKINC,

ElHE Undersigned takes this method Of announc-
= ing to the citizens Of Bloomington aud the
surrounding country, that he has commenced the
above business in the building formerly occupied BY
w. F. Deweber, a. On Auction and Commission
house, on Iowa Avenue. Feeling confident that the
public have been defrauded by the dupltcity of pre-
tending mechanics, who have never learned the r,-
ments Of the business, have been induced to en-
gage in the Carriage and Wagon Making business
in this place. for the accommodation Of eli Who me
the above articles. A sunu capital obiiee. me to
adopt the plan Of ready pay, which win Sc roceived
IN most kinds Of farms1I psoduce, with ! mail :
mount Of czsh; this will enab ma. me 8, ID ,ist
ONE THIRD CHEAPER than il has. ever ~. !
done west Of the Mississippi. A good Wagon.
maker, thoroughly acquaintsd with the bus;nesr
can find employment By Supplying soon.
WANTED-A quantity Of 2 inch, and Ia
inch white oak plank, If good quality.
Repairing always done immediaseiy. {. 9. V
-. ]. III. WEAVER
Bidominuto u, Ap. 3l-omd IA