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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21
SOUTHPORT WISCONSIN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 81 1873

keep moderate fire, | grant my word that
you will find your lodgings quite comforta-
bic. 1t may be that the extravagant ras-
Gals in the kitchen have now and then put
on handful of Goals too much, which have
given the place bad name; but will have
that corrected. detest hot fire my self"
Mr.. Clay abhors high tariff; he disap-
proves Of any thing but a scheme of duties
laid to raise a frugal revenue, with such
determinations only rs s' will incidentally
afford reasonable protection TO our nation.
al interests" Beyond that he is infexble,
he is adamant. He has been struggling for
years in favor Of low duties-revenue du-
ties-adapted to the ease and encourage
ment of commerce. The new tariffh gives
US to understand, is tariff after this pat
tern; not so very high, by any means; wise
and proper in its main provisions; and if
here and there an excessive duty has been
laid he is for having the error corrected.
Mr. C!ay's notion Of high tariff must
be much like that which the devil, in the
Spanish story, has of heat. VIVA, is high
tariff! A tariff which ruins the importer to
benefit the home manufacturer; a tariff
which taxes the consumer heavily is high
tariff. The new tariff is so high that it is
absolutely proh;btory in regard to many
articles, and in most it imposes heavy tax
on the consumer. We gave, few months
ago, numerous list ofarticles Of hardware,
articles Of indispensable use and universal
consumption, which were wholly excluded
by it. The commodity Of sugar hich en-
tiers into the daily food Of every individual
in the country, is taxed by it IO5 per cent.
Cotton prints, which are worn by every per-
son Of the female sex, not TO speak OF chill
dren, are shut out by it from our por,s.-
This very morning, we find in the Journal
of Commerce letter from Phelps, Dodge,
81 Co. manufacturers Of brass kettles here,
an article Of universal use, in which they
boast that 8 the effect of the duty Of twelve
cents pound, OH brass kettles, has been to
secure to our country branch Of manufac-
lures which would otherwise be entirely
monopolized by fore'gners,"-in other
words, that it has put stop to the impor.
tation of brass kettles from abroad.
These are but samples Of the new tariff,
taken without any research, from hundreds
of instances as gross. Yet Mr.. Clay, (whe
certainly, after the long course of CONNER
cial legislation in which he boasts to have
been engaged, ought to know at least, the
difference between high duties and low ha:
the face to tell the country, in letter in
tended for publication, that this is not ,
| high tariff.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21

NAMED but week or more, when the hus-
band represent to the wife that Milwaukee
was very sickly and that it would be better
for them TO return and spend the winter
among her friends in this country. The
young wife, all confidence and credulity
AS women generally are in such cases.
consented to the arrangement. and they be-
gan to make preparations for returning
The furniture provided by Der father was
repacked aud shipped on bard of IA steam
boat, and they also went OH board. The
wife was seated liz the cabin while the hus-
Eand proceeded as he said, to settle matters
and arrange their furniture, when he as
matter of course, was to join her. The
boat showed off, and was soon under way
The unsuspectng wife waited reasona-
BILE time for her Smith TO join her, but no
Smith came. Growing impatient, she set
out in search of her husband, but her
search was in vain. She found him not,
but received ticket for herpassage in her
maiden name to Buffalo, from the steward,
who know nothing further Of the matter
She next called upon the captain-but he
knew nothing more than that a gentleman
had paid the passage for se-pant girl
the name on the ticket whom he wished
to send 10 her friends in Buffalo.
Suspicion then, for the first time, flashed
upon her mind. She, the wife of but few
weeks-had been deserted. Her feelings
may be imagined-but not described
She has arrived at the home Of her child
hood-but Of her husband--he who but
little while before had sworn to love. pro-
tect and cherish her, as long as life re-
mained-she has neither seen nor heard
from. His conduct is inexplicable, save
on the supposition that he is an Unmitigated
villain.
But the tale is not all told The wife,
too, was 10 blame. She had pIighted her
vows 10 young man of the neighborhood
and but ten days were to elapse before
they were to have been married. But
drawn away from duty by the dazzling
representations Of wealth which were held
out to her-alI else was forgolton-and
she, surely reaps a bitter reward The
adage of the old ladies', that with broken
VOWS, men nor women, will not prosper.
has been severely fulfilled in her CASE
Buff. Daily Guz.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21

The Great Western and the Princeton
The New York Commercial gives the
following description of the trial of speed
between the Great Wes,ern and the u. 5
steamship Princeton, Capt. Stockton, from
which it will be seen that the speed of the
Princeton has not been overrated in he
newspapers:
"Thc Princeton had been plying about
the river and bay during the morning.
About quarter before 3 O'Clock the Great
Western came down the East River, with
apparently q good head of steam on. and
nl' sails set, TO make the most OF the breeze
which was blowing fresh and favorable, in
waiting her out to sea.
After the Great Western had nassed the
Battery, the Princeton, some distance
astern, and without a single sal, set. gave
chase, and both ships headed directly for
the quarantine. The Princeton rapidIv
gained on and finally passed the Great
Western, thus giving evidence that those
who had spoken most highly of the speed
of the former had not in the least overraled
her powers.
The Princeton is propelled by Erricson
propeller, hNei in her stern and far below
the surface OF the water; while her engine
Is placed upon her keel near the stern, and
The TO- OF |, ten feet BELOW her water line
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21
From tic v. Y. Ere. Post.
i" NOT SO VERY HOT"

Mr.. Clay's letter, declaring his opinion
that the new tariff is by no means ga high
tariff" reminds US of story in an old Spa
nlsh author, in which the devil is represen-
ted as driviag bargain with poor fellow
for the possession of his soul. The man
had limited his fears that, wher finally he
came to take up his quarters with his new
friend, he should find the place too hot for
his comfort
mo. SO very hot, assure YOU" said the
TEMPER with friendly smile; ..just agree
ably warm, genial glow that is all We
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21

A meeting has been called in Cincinnati,
OF worklngmen, to orgaGizea "Working-
mems Union.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-11-21

Now for lcave-taking Of Wisconsin.
We found it beautiful couniry-we be-
lieve il will be great country-greater
than it now is, when lis recources came TO
be developed. |, has iealthfuI climate,
rich, productive soil, an cnterprising, in
dustrous, and intelligent population---i:
possesses exalted commercial advantages,
and it must advance rapidly toward wealth
and prosperity. Seven years ago. says
recent writer, land the Territory was al
most trackless wilderness. Now, -four
lshlng towns, and villages, and settlements
are sprinkled ovor the whole country
Roads are built, markets are at hand, all
the convenIepces and Injuries Of life arc
easily and cheaply procured, the hardshiPs
incident 10 the fist settlement o. new
country are over, and h, way fully open
and prepared for that influx of wealth and
population, which never sets toward
country perfectly new, but which in a
rapidly increasing ratio pours in, as i'm
proyements are made and society formed
A. G.. BARRAY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

sDFThe locofoco members of the Pennsylvania
Legislature have re-nominated Mr. Buchanan for the
Presidency, and taken ground against the time of
holding National Convention insisted upon by
Mr. Van Buren's especial supporters. Next to Blu
chanan the loco(ocos of Penn. understood to be
Tor Calhoun. That state is at any rate opposed to
Matty. ...fs
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

Gle Sentinel in conversation nj the next cor
ner above here, Harding came down tho street, and
the Editor remarked, "Theres your man Harding"
Platt says, sI am not prepared for him now," and
then stepped into his Office which is close by; armed
himself with brace Of pistolsand bowie knife; came
out into the street and met Harding and said, "You
are most rascaly coward" and shot-the ball pas
sed through the body and came out at the back. As
heard the report of the pistol, raised my
window, and as they were only few yards above
here, had fair view of the fight; Plat was retreat
ing and Harding after him snappiug his six barreled
pistol at him, he at last after exploding or caps,
got it off, but without effect Platt too far off.
As he fired, Platt supposng his pistol was sin
gle barreled, returned and made attack with
bowie knife, and before Harding had time to shoot a
gain, they were separated. Harding walked few
steps and fc--he taken to the U. 5. Hotel, and
Platt arrested, and is now in prison. Harding is
still alive, though beyond the reach Of recovery
This affair produced great excitement, and had it not
been for Plats immediate arrest, and Imprisonment,
he would have been mobbed-whe tho crowd was
yet upon the scene of this bloody contest and each
one expressing his opinion to the smerits Of the
case, -" gentlemen OF honor closed in with canes,
and would shortly have decided the question, 10 their
own satisfaction at least, had they not been parted by
the surrounding multitude, before they had time to
draw deadly weapons. An opportunity has been af-
forded me, in this afray for observing from beginning
to end the effect fths mock honor, and the ncen-
tives which urge both parties TO such fatal deeds
Many an "nsut'' would be overlooked and forgotten.
even by those who make it a principle to avenge
their wrongs not for the taunts and eers
Of their companions, who talk much of "honor," but
in fact most dastardy towards.
Saturday erening.-lIarding died about He
was much respected and esteemed by all who knew
him, and his untimely death has thrown gloom over
the hearts Of the whole city. He noble hearted
fellow, clearly shown in his last hours. He
fogave Pat with all his heart and when told that he
in prison, begged of his attendant to have him
leased and couldn't be satisfied when assured that he
safer Tin the present state Of exctement,) in prs
on, than OUT
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09
FRUITS OF THIRD PAPTv,s,,

In the House of Representatives Of con...,
the Locos have los and the Wings "a and Is'' a
towns there was no election. In view Of ths..e ."
the Litchfeld Enquirer says: "su'e',
"The Wings would probably have carried .
town where there is no choice but for ,ho 49, every
nominations. The Locos, may thank abo,i;o",y!,
not only for three Congressmen, but for their W.
lily in the Legislature" "'9O''
Is it such results as these that wbo,oL.
honest abolitonsts wish to see? Can ,bov NV.
in the triumph, in the free States and in co.I ''''
of party whose leading trick is 10 buv ,n s'"'
by trucking to the slave power'-Nontpey w rp"'
man. wv"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

subject 10 a premature anil riolcnt death. / speak
advisedly when affirm that this is n common place
occurrence in the operation Of the slave trade, and
was upon inquiry, cledbly informed, that such had
been the case with many of the mothers to whom
refer. The practice then, ofimmolating infants, is
common in Western Africa. Not by the aborignes,for
they regard the practice unnatural and cruel in the
extreme---not upon the shrue of a blind and supers-
tous dolary, for the dolarous creed of tho African
has never reached this climax Of absurdty and wick
edness. II is done by white men--the nominal rep
resentntivcs Of Christianity and that purely 10 gra'"y
nm Unsuitable avarce.''--.N y. OBS.
Gaboon it will be seen from our monthly Conoert
intelligence, is the place which Mr. wilson ana MS US
socates missionaries the American noard anu lot
merIy located at Cape Palmas, have fixed upon Tor
their new station Before the light of the gospel
sueb horrors of slavery must soon vanish--Eds w.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09
sCENEsIN GEORGIA..

The following is an extract of letter from young
gentleman, now at the South, to his family in this
town. 1t is dated, Augusta, Georgia, May 81, ls4S
This city was thrown into the greatest confusion,
yesterday, by fight between lawyer by the name
of Platt, land named Harding,a clerk the Ar.
sena in this place, in which Harding received NOR
tai wound from Platt's pistol. 1t that some
time during the winter, Lieut. Talcott stationed at
the Arsenal ssinsulted'' Plat at musical Concert,
by entering into conversation with Plat's lady, an ac
quantance Of TaIcott's; whereupon Patt the next
morning, challenge for duel to Talcott, but
as he couldn't accept it without at losing his
commission in the U. $. Army, he took notice of
it. Platt, who was inveternte, determined upon get
ting satisfaction in way, has been trying for
several weeks get apology from Talcott, but it
was of no use. At wedding party, the other even
ing, Plat sought introduction to Harding, Talco' IS
secretary. Harding declined the introduction, with
the remark, that he didn't care about his acquain-
lance. Plat asked him if he meant to insult him
Harding replied he could construe 1t just as he chose
Yesterday, while Platt and the Editor the Chroni-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09
OPINION OF THE LOCO FoCo PARl'"

YoNE OF ITS LEADERS rs,
Park Goodwin is the author Of the 'O"0""s no..
lie is a son-in.law of VIM. C. Bryan'-a"' Lament
Gently been associated with him IN 'D' TACO 70.
of the New York Evening Post the f'0~s '.hlshed
co paper in New York-and has '% =, ,pcaking Of
new paper called the Path Finder A;,h the fol.
the Loco Foco party, in an article oil "N''' # truth
lowing is an extract, he speaks the w' ..o to what
and soberness, and all candid men will 'S'''
is said. !. exhausted il
"It has talked, until it has not 0ay =. carry op'
breath, but its life. Whdt Is u a0"9 ..o in any"
its principles! What real r'tal"y .d in any offs
its measures! What genuine man'O'. a.0t grand
prominent men? Is it not at THIS 'D' .., colecdr'
imposition and falsehood' Is 1t not ,r.r and rpt
deaths head, an illusion, de''"''
christ?'' nd
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

iCPA friend of the late Mrs. CELIA WA1Km
whose death was noticed in the last CaledOnn De.
sires the publication of the following Iines
From her parents home, in her beauy'S bloom
Went forth the youthful bride,
A holy smile on her trusting brow,
And her chosen by her side.
Dear was that home, in its fond array,
And those Wales in their verdant pride
Yet she shed no tear as she turned away,
For her chosen was by her side.
And her dwelling she rendered fair,
With the might Of woman's love;
With the hope that doth bud in the sece: heart
And the faith that hath rest above.
Again, to her parents house she came,
To her native stream, and dale,
The lovely smile on her brow the same,
But that brow was deadly pale.
No word to the living group she spake,
Nor soothed the friends who wep
But she left behind an innocent babe,
And the long, long sleep she slept
They made her bed in the church yard s'@
Ere the spring in beauty appears,
And the riven turf as it dropped that day.
.a Was freshened by sorrows tears
-a We, they bare away as gift of love-
The glimpse from purer sky,
or the Mother and Wife in the bliss aoo''
Where the beautiful cannot de-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

The duty in England. on American -four Is equa'
to prohibition and the only way 1t can be aVo'aeo'
ia by manufacturing The wheat in Canada. Tho case
is similar with provisions. If packed in Canada
whether raised there in this country they are ad
mited nj the same duty and this is merely nominal;
whereas, if packed in this country, they cannot be
saot. ~ heretofore, through Canada.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

they say for $50, which he accordingly c,
to Washington Hardly, however, Ind ~ .''"a'0ed
been received, when Col. Hunter w,. WV money
from his Office and Mr. Myers appointed n 'en0'ed
for the purpose of evying another 6r,v do place,
the new incumbent Truly. John Tyler ma rom on
mouthpiece are well matched!-Nsw yorn 1"a his
lean. W." inner
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

The Raleigh, N. c. Register say .,'d ayaH'
a most dreadful murder was co'',' o,,rse cOury'T
ago. in the Hawfield settlement In o .,s,caou 'n
= man named Steele. He had an a's "n to J''
his brother, and had actually raised ' ni. mother q
- -. >, the moment Of firing "' ,;,b nnF
between them, and received The '0'o' v"
diately put an end to her 'if''' .,,hv citizen
Jacob Ridgway, ESQ the mo's " on Sunday IT.
Philadelphia, died at his residence az 600, 900.
ia was estimated to be worth 70'''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

tDeExEcUTIvE APPOINTMENTS sr,t, -,
". Hyde has been appointed Collector of III. Dis
trct Of Vermont vice William P. Briggs removed
This appointment exctes no surprise in this vcD,v
as it has long been known that the administration
thoroughly identified with the Loco. FocO party N,
Briggs received his commission from the hand. If
President Harrison, short time before his da,th
and was nominated to the Senate by MrTyer himself
He was member Of the Harrisburgh Convepto,
one Of the Presidential Electors from this State IN
1910, and we believe he has always discharged bi
duties, as Collector, to the satisfaction of all psric,
not excepting the Government ITSELF But os va
would be impartial in sitting forth The respective
claims Of these two gentlemen 10 the office in uue
ton, we feel obliged TO admit that Mr. Hude has sso
'done the State some service in his day and geDe.
alton, having filled the post of Collector during tho
entire administrations Of Jackson and Van Buren,
and occupied lucrative places in theCusom House de
partment for more than thirty years We deem it en-.
trely unnecessary to add any thing further to estab.
lish his indisputabe claims 10 re-agpOntmenL For
if there be any profit in the office, surely such nde
fatgable and long-contnued service must silence the
importantly of those who nigh desire to share it,
Eur. Free Press.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

CANADIAN TariG-The duties imposed by the
Canadian Legislature American products, take eff
feet the first Of July On Wheat the duty Is sew
EN- and half cents per bushel, and On -four eighty
cents per barrel. No distinction rs made between
aour going to England, whether manufactured from
wheat grown in Canada in the United States; is
still to be admitted as Canadian produce, duty
Of some ten cents per barrel
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09
VIRGINIA. The returns for the House Of Nj,
gates, so far, are as follows:

gates, so far, are as follows: '''
Wings, 90
Locofocos, az
Last year the same counties stood precisely fl.
verse-36 Locos, and "a Wings The loco m,i,,'
last year was 81 Here is gain of l2 membe,,-.
five more will give the Wings majority.
Az to members of Congress-the loco6co. milf
have most of them-as it was expected they womb
The chance for the Wings in the State Legislature !,
good-a great Improvement upon last wear
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

Upon first page is article relating to one othe
enormties Of the African Slave Trade, and the descrip
ton which, without doubt, is authentic, is almost
noush to chill the blood in the veins. This Trade up
on the shores Of Africa, where, FOR long series Of
L,,a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-13
CITY Intelligence.

Police OHiee.-Drc. l2th.--Nothng but petty LARGE
MES yesterday at the poce-mock auctoneers-pocke
book droppers-watch sutherland swinders Of the
larger class appear to be lying low since our recent ex
posures Not was heard Of yesterday, either in
Chatham or Wsll street.
COronOr'a Office TUESDAY, Dec. l2.--SurcpE OF A
Coroner called to hold inquest on
the body of Stephen n Naudan aged gentleman who
has resided at 81 Duane street time past who had
died Monday from efusion of the chest II appears
that Mr. Naudain is native Of France aged 10 years
and who was educated physician has been recently
embarrassed in his circumstances and about three weeks
since took dose ofopum with the avowed intention o
committing suicide he said he had become cold, poor
and miserable, and life was no longer worthy OF preserva
ton" As it discovered that he had taken
poison, physician called in who extracted the poi
son from his stomach by OF stomach pump and in
few days he had nearly recovered He then attempted
sefdestructon second time by cutting his throat but
unsuccessful These several attempts upon his lie
supposed to have accelerated his death, which took
place Monday afternoon. A post norton examination
made Of the body the result Of which was verdict
THAT deceased to his death by efusion of the chest
which fastened by attempted suicide on Saturday
the 9th instant"
SUPPOSED INrANrrcIpE--While officer Fream of the pa
troll police on his rounds Monday night in East
Broadway Montgomery street he spied basket on
a stoop, which induced examination, when nice, new
born little female baby was found snugly enclosed there
in which appeared to have died but short time previous
few minutes after he met coming from the drec
ton where the baby found whom he stopped and en-
CURED the nature of his business in the street that la
hour of the night when the told him his name wa
John n. Kelly, and that he belonged to Capt Wehb'
watch Fream allowed him to pass but has since beer
ascertaned that such connected with the watch
The child is supposed to have been still born pos
norton examination under the direction OF the coroner
caused such conclusion by the jury
N6rIcE TO TAILoRs AND OTHERs-A person represent
ing himself a merchant from New Orleans, named
Johnson and stopping at the Astor House called at las
Pearl street yesterday morning about O'Clock and stated
that he wished purchase bill of goods, his store
and stock had been burned lately While the clerk was
engaged showing him trimmings, he managed to
steal several pounds of Rubnaccis sewing silks He is
about thirty five forty years of age, and cloak
Had dark whiskers and dark eyesgood address and as
.Inftt
and from other reasons is supposed that he acted in
concert with numerous gang Of sharpers