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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-04-25

MIcHGAN.-The new State appointments
IN this State are as follows:
Rev. @. s. Comstock, Of Ann Arbor,
Superintendent Of Public instruction, vice
F. Sawyer.
Tho. w. Wells, Commissioner of Inter-
nal Improvements, reappointed.
Z. Farms worth, (Iate chancellor attor,
nev general, vice T. Plat.
Epaphydotitus Ransom, Of Kalamazoo.
Chief Justice, and Judge Of the Third Cir
cult.
A. Felch Of Monroe, Associate Justice,
and Judge of the Second District
d. Goodwin Of Detroit, Associate Justice
and Judge Of the FIRST District.
Gen. B. F. Fl. Witherel, Judge Of the
new criminal court Of Detroit.
The new Offices arc Of course Democrats
those superseded are Wings.
The Red Rirer FresAet-The Natchi-
toches Herald Of the 10TH publishes let
er from Su lphur Fork, Red River county,
Texas, which gives some interesting par
ticuars Of the late freshet. The writer
estimates the number Of horses lost in Red
River and Fannin counties at 500, and Of
cattle and hogs at 3 600; the numer Of bales
of cotton lost and water soaked at |, OGO.
An immense quantity Of grain and other
agricultural products were also lost-rour
planners whom he names, having lost not
less than 5000 bushels Of corn. In some
places, says the writer, the river was nine
miles wide, and all the bayous. creeks and
branches appeared like foaming rivers. Mr..
Fitzgerald, of Fannl county, had his dis
tillery carried away by the flood.
A Family Poisoned-The Grenada
Miss. Register informs US of the whole
family of Mr.. Moreheay, residing near the
Yazoo Pass, having been poisoned by eat
ing peaches dried on a painted board
One Of his daughters who was to have been
married on the very day she was so sud
denly taken from the earth. The mar
iage-clothes were sent home as the funer-
al bier was preparing. and cloud Of wo
bedmmed the now blasted hopes Of the
partner of her bosom. The eldest son.
Frustrated on the bed Of death. and just
returned from FIVE years study in Har-
ward Death spread his banner over the
whole. Father, mother. son and daugh-
ter, now sleep the sleep Of death, stretched
side by side. and wrapped in the embrace
Of the cold earth.
Court of Common P7eas.-The impor-
tant bill ''o improve the courts of Common
pleas and reduce the expense thereof" in
troducod into the Assembly BY Mr.. Brown
Of Steuben, was passed in that body yes
terday.
The principal features Of the bill are,
that the state shall be divided into twelve
judicial districts, for each Of which pre-
sident Judge shall be appointed; who shall
hold the county courts alone for the trial Of
civil causes, and with whom shall be asso-
ciated two county judges at the general
sessions. The present judges to remain in
office. until their terms expire; and the law
TO take effect on the first of February.
The bill passed the House by vote Of
"a so 36.-Albany Argus.
0FAUDrBoH. the celebrated ornitholo-
gist is in ST Louis. He is on his way 10
the Rocky Mountains. His object in Wis
ting the mountains aud prairies of the far
west, is to add TO his splendid collection.
such specimens Of birds &c. as he may
find there.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-04-25
NOT ICE,

The subscribers have this day disposed of their in
terest in the Forwarding and Produce business at
this place to Messrs. Hutchinson, Wheeler & Co.
Southport Fec ., 1913. WHITING 81 co,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-04-25

Intercourse sohh Foreign Nations. Sin
1912, tie Uuited States had 178 Political
and Consular Agents in foreign countries;
Ministers Penipotcntiary, with salaries of
5000 each besides $4,000 outfit, four
Secretaries of Legation, with salary each
of $4,000; one Master Resident, Com
modore Porter, at Constantinople(w with a
salary Of $4,000; onn Dragoman 10 the le-
CATION at Constanlinople; eleven Charges
d'Aflares, with salaries each Of 81 500;
and one hundred and frty-rour Consuls
and Commercial Agents.
France has 1873 Political and Consular
Agents abroad; ten Ambassadors, with
salaries varying from $9,374 to SOC, $50,
twenty-one Ministers PIeni potentjary, with
salaries varying from 81, 6S8 to Sl8,75O:
two Charges d'Affairs; threc Secretaries Of
Of Embassies; fifteen Attaches; twenty
four Consuls Generals, with slaries vary
ing from 50, 800 10 $3.50; and eighty
seven Consuis Of the first and second class,
whose salaries vary from 81, 500 to So
$50. The salary Of the French Consul at
Canton is fixed at s., 500.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

GFExECUTIvE AfporNrMENrs-Are
bald w. Hyde has been appointed Collec.
tor OF the District Of Vermont vice William
r. Briggs removed. This appointment ex-
cites no surprise in this vicinity, as it ha,
long been known tina, the administration is
thoroughly identified with the L,co Foco
party. Mr. Briggs received his commission
from the hands Of President Harrison, short
time before his death, and was nominated TO
the Senate by Mr.. Tyler himself. lie wa,
member of the Harrisburg Convention,
one of the Presidential Electors from this
State in 1910, and we believe he has alway,
discharged his duties, as Collector, TO ,he
satisfaction OF all parties, no, excepting the
Government itself Butas we would be i'm.
partial in setting forth the respective claims
OF these two gentlemen for the Office in
question, we feel obliged to admit that. Mr..
Hyde has also "done the State some ser.
vice " in his day and generation, having FL.
led the post of Collector during the entire
administrations Of Jackson and Van Buren,.
and occupied lucrative place in the Gus.
tom House department for more than thirty
years. We deem i, entirely unnecessary
TO add any thing further to establish his in.
dispn'able claims TO re-appointment. For
If there be any pratt in the Office, surely
such indefa'gable and long continued ser.
vice must silence the importantly of those
who might desire to share it.
We have received communication on
this subject from a prominent member Of
the Democratic party which we are compel.
led to postpone till next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

The "STRIPED PFC" oUTDoNE.--'Is the Cape
Ann stage in = inquired two gentlemen of the
bar-keeper of hotel in Portsmouth. yes, sir, >
was the reply. 'rwo back seats inside said
one OF the gentlemen, and they boil, left the
ROOM In moment after, single gentleman
came in. 'The Cape Ann stage in ? inquired
he. Yes, sir said the bar-kecper. 'One back
seat inside responded the gentleman and went
INTO the back room. In this way several enter.
cd, some engaging back seats inside, some two
or three took front seats inside, and one man
took an outside seat.
remarked to the bar. keeper that there was
great deal of travel on the Cape Ann route, OBJ
serving at the same time, that it was a little
strange that passengers should prefer stare to
the rail road besides, how do you find so many
back seats!
The bar. keeper looked shy, put his finger to
his nose, and winked. | was little suspicious
before, but at this mannuvre knew In ere was
mystery and, determined 10 find it ont, com.
menced questioning him. He looked wise.
twisted himself a little, and said, fhen YOU don't
know the secret. NO. said !, but have a
great curiosity to do So A gentleman who en-.
tered, overheard the last of the conversation,
and coming up to me said Friend, III let you
into the secret: but before can do 1t you must
engage seat Very wel,' said l. He wen,
up to the bar and inquired of me, what seat I
would take; replied, that the stage was pref.
~ well filled inside, therefore would prefer an
outside. We went into the ne ut ROOM where
several were drinking, and sat down-Soon af.
ter waiter came IN, bearing a glass of brandy
and water, and one OF Lemonade. The mystery
was solved, the secret brought to light, and /
was astonshed.
SO many back seats ms de, were so many
glasses of brandy and water (strong) The
front seats inside were so many glasses of gin
and sugar.--1Ihe two outside seats were two
glasses of lemonade, one which was fortunate
enough to choose.
Soon after this discovery, the travel on that
route began to fail. The cold water folks broke
It up entire'y.--Boston Em7ncipator.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

LANDSCAPE GARDENiNG.-Thela last num-
Der OF the Norl, American Review has IN
article on Landscape Gardening which gives
some useful suggestions to ruralsls. There
is great deficiency of taste in most parts of
our country in respect to this delightful
branch Of sylvan arr, and rcfincment.-Na-
ture has been bountfnl enougl,--so profi,se,
indeed, that her gifts, in the way of scenic
embellisemcnt and beauty. arc too little an.
preciated. The Review notices with an
probation Downing's treatise on the theory
and practice of landscape gardening-also
one by the same author on Cottage resden-
ces. The following remarks of the Review
arc to the point:
When new sensbty is thus awakened TO
appearances within the dwelling he will begin
to look abroad and around it with The more dis.
examination than before and, if the eunAower
and peony are near ne ghbors to the daisy and
heliotrope, in his garden, he will begin TO inquire
within himself, whether either gains any real
advantage from the immediate vicinity of the
other So, too, with the foliage of the trees that
happen TO he near. lie will begin 10 notice the
graceful dignity of the elm, The firm grandeur
OF the oak, the tender gloom of the evergreen,
and the pensive leaning Of the willow. Where,
in former DAYS, he saw nothing but fuel and
timber he will find value, apart from domestic
uses, in the expression Of their forms, and the
images which they awaken in his mind. Nor
will IT be long before he undertakes, BY his own
efforts, to produce those combinations which
make the most pleasing impression. He will
ascertain by experiment, where the rich velvc,
of the locust, the cheerful green of the plane.
tree, the au'umnal scarlet of the maple, and the
blood red of the oak, can be set with the best
effect. Without the least interference with his
gravcr cares, indeed with a recreation, which
gives him more energy for those pursuits that
exhaust the frame or the mind, he can 90 on
with his work OF Improvement which in every
sense deserves the name. since he refines his
own taste, and quickens his scnsbi,v, not only
to external nature, but to every thing in tie
moral and intellectual world. Even # he gam
ed nothing for himself, bnt the satisfaction which
1t is sure TO give, his children will grow up with
tastes and perez tons, to which his early day.
were strangers, and all experience is false, if
they are not better, as we'll as happier, in con.
sequence of these powers and affections, which
growing with their growth, and strengthening
with their strength, will act with commanding
influence on their destiny; not to make them
artists or amateurs, but to raise them to the high
standing of refunded and cultivated men, Well
may the children congratulate themselves on
such on inheritance. 1t is more than wealth can
bcstow. Such home is one of the dearest re.
collections they can carry with them through
life and when they die, it is the last earthly WIS.,
ion which fades and lessons upon their hearts,
as they depart to the land of souls
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05
THE WORKING OF THE TARIFF

The Utica Wing speaking of American
Cutlery, says it is informed that the great
English house OF !borson s. Brothers are of
the opinion that it will be more profitable
for them to manufacture their fine cutlery
for the American market, in the United
States, than at home, by reason of the i'm.
post duty which the tariff law imposes upon
the foreign article and that they are now
making their arrangements to establish with.
in the present year, in the State of New
York, mandatory for that purpose.
The Loco Foco presses have often deni.
ed that a tariff conferred any benefits upon
the agricultural interest; but nothing can be
more clear than that the increase of manu-.
factories in our country, by adding to the
number OF consumers, also increases the
demand for provisions and other necessares
OF life. The establishment of the proposed
mandatory cannot fail to be of great ad.
vantage to the agricultural population and all
other classes IN the neghborhood of it. 10.
cation; and how much better it is for our
farmers to pay for their cutlery and other
manufactured articles, in the produce Of
their own land, than to send the hard money
to Europe for them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

been conducted during the last two years.
Much anxiety will be felt until successor is
appointed, aud it remains to he seen whe,h.
er that anxiety will be removed by the app
pontInent which shall be made. 1f il b,
true. as has been reported that important
negotiations are TO be carried on with for
eign governments on questions Of very DEL
ica,c nature, it is Of the utmost importance
that the officer on whom will devolve the
duty of advising the President on all the
points in negotiation, and of carrying his in
'tructions into execution, should be one who
IS not only capable of understanding the
great interests of the country, but who is
possessed in high degree of the confidence
Of the public.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

UT~lt seems we were in error last week
in stating that lac hadheen enacted by the
Legislature of New York denying the RICH,
OF trial by jury to fugitive slaves. We were
lead into the mistake by one ofthe New York
papers. The atrocious bill only pa ,sed tho
popular branch OF the Legislature, the Sen.
ate not having time to act upon i, be fore TIM
adjournment. ], passed the Assembly hv
ayes oO, to IS nays-ayes all Loco Focos.
But as the Watchman very Justly remarks
the Loco Governor and Senate Of this State
have shown their spite against the Abolition.
ISIS in another and equally unequivocal wa 4
Judge JAY has been turned ont Of Off
because he dares to believe that black m
are no, brutes BY the way: third "a
abolitIons,s helped this locofoco Goverpd
and legislature into office. Verify, they ard
reaping their reward.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

numbered the trumphal procession of the 4th OF
March. Then rushed upon the mind series
of contrasts. How different from the Tnaupura.
ton day. Then the joyful roar of the artillery
welcomed the living Chef--Now the solemn
minute guns proclaimed the funeral honors of
the illustrious dead Then the national ban.
ners streamed alon to the winds of hcaven.--
Now they were furled to the staff, and bound
with the badges of mourning. Along the whole
length oil the main avenue the white handkcr.
chiefs waived from thousand fair hands greet.
ing the President elect as he passed on the
Fourth, but now they who held them looked on
IN fearful silence. The spirit stirring notes Of
The bugle were heard on the one day; on the
other, the wall Of the martial trumpet, as the
body was removed from the house. This pro.
cesslon Of thousands was not moving to the
Capltolinc Hill to install the chosen Leader in
his great office, but to The mausocum of the dead
to entomb his mortal remains where the cares
and honors OF the State are alike unknown.
could not help calling to mind the fine lines of
Thomas Campbell on the funeral the Princess
Charlotte If England.
Sad was the pomp we on that day beheld.
AS with the mourner's heart The anthem swelld
The rich plumed canopy-thc gorgeous pail,
Inc sacred march and sable vested WALTZ
These were not rites OF inerpressipe shou
Nut hallowed as the types of real woe
Revered Patriot! for a sAT,os's signs
ASATIos's heart went with thine obsequies."
There is one peculiar salute for the Com.
mander in Chief of the Army and Nav, as his
BODY is carried to the tomb, which was never
before paid since the foundation ofthe republic,
and winch will not be again unless a President
should die while actual invested with the robes
of office. 1t is of course the highest known to
our military institutions. Its style of execution,
as on this august occasion, is grand and imposing.
And he who directed t--Alexender Macomb-
the General in Chief--was himself not lony
after laid in his lowly bed. 1.-THE paths of glory
lead but TO the grave"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

GFTHE MECHANICS TNsTrrUrE.-Our
readers will perceive, from notice in ano,h-
or column, that GEORGE p. MARSH, Esq.
is to deliver the lecture before this society,
this evening. The lecture will commence,
we understand, at precisely half past seven
O'Clock, and admittance is free to all. OF
course we need say nothing more to induce
prompt and general attendance of all elias.
SEES of our citizens.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05
A TOUCHING SPEECH

The Natchrz Free Trader contains a re-
port of "A speech Of Col. Cobb, the celebrated
half-brcd chief of the Choctaws, made in re-
ply oJ. j. McRae, Esq, the agent for en-
rolling and rmera,ng the Indians to the west
OF the Mississippi, who had made a speech
to the Indians, about one thousand in num-
Der, assembled at tiopahka, informing them
that "their council fires could no more be
kindled here )" that "thcr warriors can have
no field for their glory, and that their spirits
will decay within them;" and that if they
should "take the hand of their great father,
the President, which is now offered to them
to lead them to their western homes, then will
their hopes be higher, their destinies bright.
en-"
The Natchcz Courier celebrates this bit Of
cloqucnc" for mrrchensiveness and bre-
witty, for beauty OF dlclion and force, for af.
tecting sublimity and propriety of senti-
ment.
SPEECH OF Cot. Conn. Head Mingo of
the Choctaws east of the Mississippi, in
reply to the Agent ofthe United States:
BROTHER: We have heard you talk as from
the lips of our father, the great White Chief at
Washington. and my people have called upon
me to speak to you. The red man has no books,
and when he wishes to make known his views,
ike his fathers before him, he speaks from his
mouth. lie is afraid of writi.g. When he
speaks, he knows what he says; the Great Spir.
1t hears him. Writing is the invention of the
pale faces; it gives birth TO error and to feuds
The Great Spirit talkS--we hear him in The
thunder-ln the rushing winds, and the mighty
waers-but he never acrieS.
Brother: When you were Young we were
strong we fought by your side but our arms
are now broken. You have grown large. MY
people have become small.
Brother: My voice is weak YOU can
scarcely hear me it is no, the shout of war.
ror, but the wall of an infant. have lost it in
mourning over the mislortunes OF my people,
These are their graves, and in those aged pines
you hear the ghosts of the departed Their
| ashes are here, and we have been left to pro-
| tect them. Our warriors arc nearly all gone to
the far distant west, but here are our Dead
Shall we 60 too and give their bones to the
wolves
Brother: Two sleeps have passed since we
heard you talk. We have thought upon it.
| You asked US 10 leave our country, and tell us
It is our Fathers wish. We would not desire to
u;sP'e'SG ou, a'her' we respect h'n' and you
MS ms enI'u. pu. inc ohoc'a" always thinks
we want ""e 10 answer
| Brother Our hearts are full. Twelve win
ers ago our chiefs sold our country. Every
warrior that yon see here was opposed to the
treaty. 1.-THE dead could have been counted, it
'onld never have been made; but alas though
hey stood around, they could not be seen or
heard. Their tears came in the rain drops, and
heir voices IN the waIl:ng wind bu, the pale
iaces knew II not, and our land was taken away
Brother: We do not now complain The
the strong arm. and 100 c,nn,, rols, Rn, ", Nv
WI VI "'", '"u We .'"""' ,es's,' put the
| pare race ""rsn,ps the urcat spirit. SO does
| WHeH YOU LOON our country, you promised us
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

as he had given the inspiring signal "Up, Guards,
and at them!" his bust might now stand in Windsor
Palace by the siie of the hero of Trafalgar But he
has lived long enough to become parznn--to be
leader OF the Tories oppose the Reform bill-to
nave his carriage peled, and his windows broken by
the lnfuratc, popuace; and thus 10 disturb that un.
dnimny which is essential to the highest order of
fame Yours mos, sincerely TT G.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05
RESURRECTION EXTRAORDINARY
Miller's Doctrine verified.

The news of the change in the Collector.
ship had the effec, Of disin'erring and esus.
ing TO revisit the glimpses of the moor, I"
sundry digni,aries, whom their sn,;o,.
friends had long supposed to be "quis,ly in.
urned" beneath the sod. Like adders sfts,
the torpid ropose Of a long winter they ws,s
on "Wednesday seen crawling forth to oa.k
in the sunshine of the old dynasty, whose
meridian ray" having been as bsnights d
and absorbed" had for Two years left them
to sink back into :" tho abyss of NOTHING
whence they sprung. Communicated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

u We have 10 apologize this week for the
unusual appearance of our paper. Owing 10
the recent freshets we have been disappointed
IN receiving our supply Of paper from the usual
source, and therefore compelled to substitute q
smaller size.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

The following rules are posted in New
Jersey school-house -
mo kissing girls in school-times. No licking
the master during holidays"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

~ would advise you to pu, your head in dive.
tub" said Joker to a a,r-haired girl.
"In return, sir, ! would advise You 20 pue
yours In an oveu. wes the replya
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-05-05

WHY are ladies' lijss s,age-coaches!
Dye give Il hv, Because .hey transport the
males,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-04-19

gales rclusive nf5652 bales on shipboard not
,clea, The market which We ief, at The
close = our last report I'M very quiei stale
did 10, improve any during the two succeeding
days, Saturday and Monday. The sales on
those days reaching bar 96s bales. On. Tues
day a aornswhat better demand sprang up and
1857 bales were disposed Of. On "Wednesday
e73 bales and yesterday $40 bales closed the
transactions, Of the fge days. Weconfsss our.
selves al q los 10 define the present real state
OF our market, our information has been very
contradictory. BY holders and by some buy
ers we wore Informed TINT no CONCESSIONS on
prices Of the ms, week have been made. but on
the contrary thu, they had been firmly sup.
ported. while some purchasers in their opera.
tioisi pretended 10 haze discovered in holders u
greater desire to sell and on rather more favor
able terms than q week since. The market
may therefore be considered rs very irregular
and the transactions much depending on The
cirrumsta noes under which they arc made.
The total sales have reached 4d6S taies at tho
following particulars 100 bales ranging Ut
from a TO z! cent?. Mercury.