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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, SEPTEMBER 5, 1913.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.
FOR ELEGATE CoNGREss.
HENRY DODGE,
Democratic County Convention,

A County Convention, for the county OF
Racine, will be held at the house of CHAN
cEY KELLOGG, in the town of Mt. PLEASANT
on Monday the 18th day of September inst,
at II NJ. for the purpose of nominating two
members for the Council, three members for
the House of Representatives, one Register
of Deeds, one County Treasurer, one Coun-
ty Surveyor and one Coroner; and TO trans
act such other business as the Convention
may deem proper. Each town in the county
is entitled to three Delegates in the Con-
veution, i'll accordance with tie resolution
adopted at the last convention.
SAMUEL HALE,
A. Ct. KNIGHT.
LORENZO JAMES,
GEO. BENNETT,
County Committee.
Septcmbcr 4. 1913.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

From THE OREGoN.-The Methodist
Missionary Society have received advices
from their mission establishment in Oregon
to the lst of April, brought by the Hudson's
Bay Company's ext ress, via, Montreal. -
The prospects Of the mission were good,
and the mission family were in The joyment
of health. The Rev. Mr.. Frost, one of the
missionaries, with his family, bad ler; for
the United States, via the Sandwich Islands.
Some lime in March, Mr.. Oily. member
oil the mission, Il carpenter, was drowned
in the Columbia. He had gone up the
river for the purpose of cutting timber, and
when Oh his return the canoe was over
turned III passing the falls. Mr.. OILY was
an EngIlshman by birth, but Tor some time
previous to his entering the mission, had
resided at Troy. He was married the even
ing before he left New York forthe Oregon,
some SIX years since.-[N. Y. Commercial
Advertiser.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

Mr.. CLAY WITHDRAWN The editor Of
The Cincinnati Enquirer closes long article
on the subject OF lne PROBABLE wlthdra".l
Of Mr.. Clay by the wings as foIIows:-
We believe sincerely that Mr.. Clay is at
this time as good as withdrawn. That it is
with his own consent, o: that he is willing
any man of his party should Step in be-
tween him and the object of his ambition,
no one will believe--but the ompipotence,
OF the dictator of the extra sessofTis grown
contempiibly weak, and he who was APP
patiently the mind and power and will of
the entire wing party, is now incapable of
saving hmseltilom being their conciia,ory
sacrifice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05
STATE GOVERNMENT.

His Excellency, the Governor, has again
issued his proclamation, requesting the pco-
pie TO vote on the subject of State Govern
ment, at the coming election. We had a CO.
py of the proclamation, but have mislad it.
We shall give it at length in our next Ii
is but little trouble to cast q vote, and we
hope the people will feel sufficient interest
in the matter, to express fully their opinion
on the subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05
September 4, 1913.

Above is the call ofthc Democratic county
Corresponding Committee. Will the De
mocrats of the several towns give it their at
tcntion, and arouse themselves TO comply
with It's acquisitions. We will not believe
that the Democrats of this county, having
the strength for success, will again allow
themselves TO be beaten. One necessary
means of avoiding it is by attending the phi
mary meetings for the selection of delegates
to the convention. Let your delegates I'M
dcrstand your wishes; or if you have no pre-
fercnccs, then select those men for dele
gates whose judgment you can rely upon in
the selection of candidates, and be satisfied
with their selection. SO far as we &.u con-
cemcd, it viii be our pride and pleasure to
support the candidates of the convention -
and a selection by the convention will be TO
us a sufficient guaranty both of the democla-
CIV and ability of the persons selected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

Gov. Dory.-We mentioned Il week or
two since. that this gentleman had hono~cd
our town with visit, and that be was man
Guvsriag about 10 ASCERTAIN ~hc Their il would
do 10 announce himself as candidate for
Delegate. Since then we have learned that
his Exceiiency has thoroughly patroled
Washington county and the northern towns
in this county, and that in Lisbon and Men
omonec, and several other places, he has
announced himself as a candidate. He sta
ted, we have LEANED, At all times, that he
was in the hands OF The people, kind heart
ed, patriotic soul! and that they could dis
pose OF him as they pleased.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05
THE APPROACHING ELECTION.

The animal election in this Territory will
take place two weeks from Monday next.
The time is near at hand when the electors
of this county will be called upon to cxcr-
else their sulfrages in the election of De
legate in Congress, two members ofthe Coun-
Gil, three members of the House of Repre-
scntativcs, and several important county of
ficcrs. There appears to be at present a
moro than usual calm and absence of politi-
cal excitement this condition of things
however, VIC trust, is not to be ascrbcd to a
want of interest in the democratic party re-
lative TO the importance of the approaching
election, nor is it to be regarded as dispo-
sition on the part Of our political friends to
be less active than formerly, to gain an as
ccndcncy and maintainance of the principles
of the democratic party We can but hope
that the present calm, deliberate, and dis
passionate pcrvasion of feeling, is indicative
that better state of feeling exists in our
ranks, and that there is prevailing DISPOSE
ton to bury former animostics and conflict
ing interests. for the more general good of
the democratic cause Let it only be
said of truth at the ensuing election, that
the democratic party of Racine county are
united, and the result cannot be otherwise
than suspicious TO the success of our cand-
dates.
1t is matter of importance that our coun-
ty convention be fully and well represented
nor is it less important that the primary NEE
tings in the several towns called to make
choice of delegates should be well attended.
so in accordance with the established usagcs
of the democratic party, that the people
should abide the decision of their delegates
Convention, it is highly important that the
electors act Understandings in their prima-
~ meetings. Let there be free and full
expression of opinion in the several town
conventions, and let the delegates chosen to
the county convention have a correct uRacr-
standing of the wishes of those whom they
represent This will enable the delegates
assembled in county convention TO compare
views, and to arrive at such conclusions as
shall be in accordance with the will of the
people. Let the expression of the convcn-
ton whose duty it is to nominate candidates
to be supported at the ensuing election, be
as far as possible correct expression of the
peoples wishes, and then every good and
consistent democrat will bound to support
the nominations, and to use every honorable
cxcrton TO promote the election of the dem
ocratic candidates
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

The members of the Legislature from the
county of Brown, have rendered their rcs;o-
nations TO committee of the party in accor.
dance with the pledges given by them at the
time of their nomination. The committee
have refused to accept the designations, and
in behalf of the party urge them to retain
their seats The pledges were given con-
dIt'oncd that those dominating them should
request them TO decline; and the refusal of
the committee TO accept the designations
is based upon the petitions generally of the
democratic citizens of the district. Rcuo,
members than Mcssrs. Agry, Darling. and
Ellis, cannot be had.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

u Because of the great increase of
western strength under the now apportion-
ment' the prospect of obtaining harbor and
other and other appropriations for the ter
FIiory, at the approaching session of con-
gross may be considered somewhat better
than heretofore. Let proper delegate to
represent our interests be selected, and
much may be effected for the improvement
OF our rivers, harbors, and roads.
4HiLIrankce DcmOcrnt.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

We regret TO learn that the rainy weather
last week caused extensive injury 10 such OF
the wheat crops in this vicinity as had not
been gathered into barns or stacked The
fields of grain which have mainly suffered
from this cause are spring whcat-thc winter
wheat crop having been principally secured
before the coming on of the wet weather.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

British lNsoLENcE.-A little party Of
gentleman from Buffalo went over in q row
boat to the Canada side, 10 look at the ruins
of an old fort, and, while on the shore.
their boat was seized and declared to be
forfeited to the Crown of England, because
it contained few refreshments which the
party hadprepared as a substitute for dinner!
Major Kirby is the name Of the officer
under whose authority this contemplate
piece Of petty tyranny was perpetrated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

1t will be seen by perusal of our foreign
news. that the question of ''Free Trade = Is
exciting the attention of the people of En-
gland. The expression thus far, as will be
seen, is warmly in its favor: Who can doubt
but few wears will witness an unrestricted
commerce between the two greatest CONNER
cial nations of the globe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

we are no Idle alarmists, but it is due TO
the democracy of the Territory, that these
things should be stated, in order that they
may be properly guarded against the move
menis and vaccinations of willy and des-
poiatc enemy Doty and Hickox are on too
good terms 10 stand in each others way: but
whether iiickox is running to favor Do,y's
election, or whether Doty will run to draw
OH democratic votes from Dodge, and thus
increase liickox's ch1nces, IS yet to be more
iui'y developed. Hickox is now in the
northern part of the Territory, and it is re-
ported that Doty is somewhere between this
place and Fond du Lac, on his way to the
latter place, and the probability is that they
VIII meet somewhere in the northern woods.
ana Tx upon their plan of operations, and
decide upon what course they had better
pursue TO humbug and cajole the people out
OF their votcs.-1Hilrdutce Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

The Milwaukee Herald says: "Thc Clcvc-
land Herald received per Bunker Hill on
Monday evening says that a note on the
Southern way-bill made at Columbus, states
that news of the death of Gen. Jackson, from
hemolrhago of the lungs, had been received
at Cincinnati, be exprcss.-Nothing by mail
TO confirm the report"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

0FThose of our subscribers who, on the
receipt of this number, will send us 81 90,
will be entitled 10 receipt in full for one
year. Where it is not done, we shall insist
on the strict fultilment of our terms, except
in those cases where a special agreement,
for cause, has been made by oursclf or some
one authorised by us, TO the contrary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

r. G. Fairbanks Esq, OF this town. new
in St. Petersburg, in company with q
Nobleman Of that place, says the Vest
field Spectator, has contracted for the en-
tire construction Of upwards Of three
hundred miles of rail road embar kment be-
ween St. Petersburgh and Moscow.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

Many are settled in the opinion that Dolly
will be candidate for the delcgacy at the
approaching election. We can scarcely be-
llcve it, and VIC have about made up our
mind that we wont believe it until VIC oct
more definite information on the subject
than we have yet had
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05
From the Milwaukee Democrat.

BELOIr.-Ihere is not a more flourish
ing town in the valley Of the Book river.
at least within the limits Of Wlscon,is, than
Beloit Its situation is near the southern
border OF the territory, on the eastern
bank OF the river, at the mouth of the
Turtle, and but short distance above the
junction of the Pekatonca with the Rock
It's advantages are a delightful and healthy
location; It's contguity to fine agricultu-
raj region the settlement and Improvement
OF which are rapidly progre sing; the pos
session and profitable use of fine water
power on the Turtle; and last, though not
least, the intelligent, enterprisng, moral,
and religious character Of its inhabitants.
The present population Of Belot cannot
be less than 500.
n large Touring mill, with three run Of
store, Is now in operation here; also, a
saw-mlll and wool-cardng machine. A
second Touring mill, the material Of stone,
is IN progress Of erection. The water
power is great and may be extensively
applied to the driving of machinery.
Upon the improvement Of the navigation
OF the Pekatonica river, which has its
course through the rich mineral districts
OF the territory, great quantities of lead will
doubtless be transported upon this stream
TO Beloit, which would be the most advan-
tageous depot, from its situation near the
mouth of the river, and from the facility
with which the article could be sent thence
TO the lake border for eastern SHIPMENT
Notwithstanding the difficulty usually at
tendant upon the navigation Of the Peka-
tonica at present, lead to some extent has
this season been transported upon it from
the vicinity of Mineral Point to Be!oit, and
from thence taken to Southport.
The distance from BeIot to the neares.
commercial point upon the lake, Southpor
is about 60 miles
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05
We find scarcely single item ofncws
our late exchanges.

We arc authorised by Captain Walker OF
the Great Western, to say that he will be
most happy TO favor such Of our citizens as
choose 10 accept the invitation, with ride
to Chicago, ''frec gratis for nothing" on the
next trip of his boat. This is decidedly q
handsome offer, but not more 80 than might
be expected from Captain Walkers known
gcntlcmanly and oblging disposition.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

VIII the parents and guardians of those
children and youth who are i'll the habit Of
violating the Sabbath and outraging public
decency, by bathing in the lake in the neigh
borhood of the pier, look to them. Those
whose business or inclinations take them in
that direction, as well as passengers from the
boats. think it nuisance which should be
abated
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

A wag after reading the statement tia
the State Prison of Connecticut produced q
profit to the State Of about $4,000 per
annum, recommended tina. all the citizens
Of the Stale be imprisoned 'on speculation.
Pretty good.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

Give the devil his due, neighbor of the
Racine Advocate. Doty was never Presi-
dent of the Bank of Wisconsin. Perhaps
he might as we'll have been, for we doubt
not the whole control of the institution was
in his hands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

lady and gentleman were TO elope he
other evening, from Piusburg, but did mt
come it. in consequence ofthc ardent love r
sleeping leo long.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

1t is rumorcd, but We doubt much the truth
of the umor, that.tmos Kendall has been
appointed Post Master General, in place Of
Mr.. Wicklilfc, who has been sent abroad
John Tyler, we know,would like to buy Amos
Kendall, but We doubt much his being able
to do it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-05

Col. Hamilton thinks that Gen. Dodge
will get from 500 to 1000 majority cast OF
Rock river
Col. Hamilton also thinks that the sclcc-
ton Of Gen. IIickox by the Wing convention
was injudicious i'll the extreme. Rather d
singular opinion for Col Hamilton to enter
tain under the circumstances.
Col, Hamilton further believes that if Do
ty is a candidate (Which he is satisfied he in
tends TO bc) he VIII beat both Dodge and
IIckox
All which opinions of the Coils, few
short weeks will test the value Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-08

and on tho part Of The Texian, only IL
killed and ~ wounded, M of which has
died since.
Among the Texans were six boys the
Oldest Of which was II years, and the
youngest IA only, the latter of which from
q window from one Of the houses, killed II
Mexicuns from one piece OF artillery. as
fast as they were stationed there; aud
when they perceived where the deadly fire
came from. they Immediately turned TWO
Of their heaviest pieces upon tho house
where the boys were stationed, and blew
the end entirely out the boys making
their rctrea, TO the. adjoining house. and in
the act Of getting through the window,
IS o Of the boys were killed. which was
very much regretted by the Texans. both
officers and men. The others soon found
al opening, and recommended their de-
s'ruclive fire on the artillery, until ordered
10 cease by their own commanders.
On the 7th inst, General Ampudia, re-
turned TO Metamoros with tho remaining
portion of bis ~favorite rcgineni) amidst The
applause of the citizens, bringing with him
two hundred and twelve Texan prisoners;
aud was to leave for the city Of Mexico on
the 18th or 18th. Coils. Fisher and Green
as also tho other officers and mcr Of the
Texans, acknowledge the officer like con-
duct and sen,lemanly department Of Gen.
Ampudia aud bis officers, towards them,
during the battle aod since The time Of
ihcir equalization. all the foreign con-
suls and merchants at Ma:amoros speak
IN the highes, terms OF Gen. Ampudia's
conduct towards the prisoners. The Off
GERS have the privilege of the town, ac-
c%ompauied by u Mexican officer Of tho
same grade, they dine & spend their even
ing at Ampudia's, and appear as well sat-
isfed as could be expected in their present
situation. There does not appear 10 ex-
III the least bad feeling between them.
The general has adopted the small bay,
and The lille fellow is running about Town
us gay as 10 lark.
Shortly after The arrival of the PRISON.
ers at Ma,amoros. one of The Mexican Col
oncls, placed his baud upon the youths
head. observed TO him, '.you are too small.
they would run over you in bauIc." To
which the youth replied, .as small nsI arn,
made Twelve OF your couuirymcn bow
low 10 nc the other dry in less than an
hour"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-08
Miscellaneous.
DISASTROUS r

From the annexed slip the reader will
learn the destruction ef the -'.Mercer Uni
rsrsity' n: Penfeld, Ga, n mos, disas.
trous even, TO that youns acd hitherto
prosperous insttution.-Chas. Mercury.
PESrIELD, Jan. IS.
Ills our unpleasant task to announce
the destruction, by fire. Of the brick ediicc
Of Mercer University. About -four o.
clock this morning. the FIRE was discovered
breaking through the roof near tho centre
OF the building. and had made such pro-
srcss when discovered, as 10 defv all ex-
crtions to ~extinguish il; aud the walls
alone are now lef sllndins. The calam.
iiy, wi,hou, doubt, is the work Of an iuceu-
diary. All the apartments of the building
had been secured and pm, in order The day
p-oviot:e FOR tho reception Of students ;
and VIC arc informed, by the Steward. thai
no fire had been 10 The buisaing for Ave or
sixidnys. The fro was communicated 10
the building from the gsrre, story, and So
near The entrance al the top Of iae stairs,
asio prevent access 10 ~extipguish il,--thc
lock Of u door below had hcen forced by
the ~incsnIiary to accomplish his pcfarious
purpose.
We understand the policy OF Insurance
On the building expired on The els, inst,
aud had mol b~eenI.teGewed.
The Secretary's Books aud some arti-
Giles OF furniture were also burned.
Fortunately the wind was iow, and by
The acIiYe rxcrlions cf our VILLAGERS, the
adjacent buildings were saved.
a call Of the Board Of Trustees has been
made, and the measures to be adapted
will socn DC known.
We are authorized TO sa.e tina, The npc'
rntions O: ,hc University will be continued
without interruption. Ample means h'
lodging end otherwise accommodating stu
dents. are prepared and i. is trusted none
will stay away that designed attending
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-08

The Wrdiher.-Aficr il long "crnal res
pitc, old Winter has given US what VIC
suppose was n parting grip Of his frozen
list. "Wednesday was bitter cold, WITH j
furry o!snow abou; eight O'Clock in The
mo'hine and the wind b:ting silIewdly as
pepper vinegar during The day: and yes
.eniay was quite cold enough 20 be plea
san, with thick c%loihiGs and warm fires
buI we are inclined 10 think the rhcrmnm-
c,er did not shew quite so ioo n- IL degrees
be!o" ger" in the molciug!-Ch Grs. Msr-
curry. I'd inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-02-08
ID friends Of States Rights.

u We have received n copy Of q
Pamphlet, cu,i;led, IAN Inquiry into the
na,ure and benefits Of IN Agriculture! Sur
vey, Of the Stale o: South Carolina, by
John Bachnan." II is from the press OF
Miller ard Brown, Charleston. The au-
thor belongs to a Literary Club ofgeo'le-
men. At whose solicitation, the essay pre-
pared, originally. for The Club alone. has
beeu published, and a copy scut 10 'hc Co
vernon, aud TO each member Of the Two
Houses Of the Legislature. The pamphle,
is of souc length, and enters pretty fully
into the subjec, Of which il, treats. O:her
topics Of a Kindred nature. are also touch
cd upon. The essay e~vinces considerable
research and knowledge Of the subject, Of
which ii treats, and will repsy q careful
r~e,usal. Many Of the suggestions arc
worthy Of particular consideration. The
author recommends the establishment oil
Agricultural Societies. Agricultural pa
pers, and an Agriculture! School, to be en-
dowcd by the State, o. to DO supported BY
individual effort. He gives oil outline OF
the studies to be pursued in an institution
Of he character. Whatever may DO
thought of the policy of establishing such
School unde, State patronage, ii is much
TO be desired lha, Agriculture should be
taught upou scientific principles in ou'
College aud Public Schools. some good
would certainly result. We will endca-
yor AT 4 future time, TO make aome ex-
tracts frc,u the pamphlet, for the benefit
of cur readers.
We arc indebted 10 n student OF the >.
Carolina College. for n copy OF q pam
,bl.,. entitled, an Grafton on the Bible,
as n Key TO Sacred aud Proiane History
delivered before the Euphradion and Ciar-
i,sophic Societies, at the Anniversary
Celebration, in December 1872, by Z. q.
Mes,minser, a member of the Cla'ioso'
,b;c Society. The subject ofthe Grafton
is a very :mpor.an, QUE and VIC arc pleas