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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

II is stated in the las, number of the Missasip
plan, that Ire precise amour, ofthe defalcalion d
z. S. Graves is about 81, 900, subject to debut.
lion Of 5000, for the purchase OF furniture for the
executive uansihn.-Ib.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

Temperance IN MAssAcHusETTs.--T
number of men pledged to total abstinence ia
the city of Boston is 1885. In 81 towns d
Massachusetts 99.4l3 persons have signed tn,
pledge, being nearly one-,hird Of their whOIs
population. Of this number. 1852 wen
confirmed drunkards. Allowing the sam.
ralio 10 the other towns in the State, from
which no returns has been received, the nun.
Der of pledged persons would amount to alO
900. The Temperance reform 10 estimated to
have saved, and restored to their families, 80
600 confirmed drunkafds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29
From the New Orleans Picayune.
ITEMS OF TEXAS NEWS.

A rumor had reached Washington that Coils
Warfeld and Snively had captured the Santa Fe
traders without bloodshed. The amount vf booty
taken is said to be upwards OF two hundred thou
sand dollars
Exchequer bills are now taken at the Custom
House, e ,lyeston, al 90 cents on the dollar.
Col Kinney, who has been confined in Mata-
mo ras for many months, has made his escape and
reached Galveston.
A French Brig from Havre has arrived at Gal
weston, having on board 100 enigrants from Franre.
They are part of the colonisis seni out 30 BexaI
by Mr.. Castro.
The French man of war ship La Brillianis ar.
rived at Galveston from Vera Cruz ON the I'D ult
The British sloop Of war Scylla is also there.
Col. JOHN O'Blien known TO many in this city,
was lately shot with rifle bail while standing NJ
the door Of his house, IN Anahuac, by some person
concealed IN the bushes near the place. He ex-
pred a few moments after receiving the wound -
Mr. Ferguson, who was standing near him, was
also shot and dangerously wounded with buck shn,
at the sans time. Ii is feared thar Mr.. Ferguson
can survive his wounds only few days. ihe peo-
pie OF that section have charged the murder TO a
person who has held high rank in the country, aud
who, we bslieve, has hitherto sustained an un-
blemished reputation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

13-Joe Smith, the head and front of the Nor
mon humbus, has completely balsd the las, efforts
to incaree,ats him, and is again at Nauvoo--lord
Of all he surveys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29
LAKE SUPERIOR.

For the qualification of the larger class OF our
readers who feel an interest in whatever is passing
in the ''coppei region," we give the following let
ter from II. Ms:ssrsmith, to the editor OF the Min
eral Point Fles P.ess:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

Cc.- The Charleston ). c. Repeal Association
was dissolved by its officers, upon the reception OF
O,Connelrs abolition speech.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29
IN BANKRUPTCY.--No. l94.
In the Supreme Court Of the Territory Of ~

EN- ,hs case of Calvin Cooley it,, Bankrupt
Notice to shew cause agains, the petition q
Calvin Cooley jr., of the town OF Pa,tville, in u
couaiy of Grant, Wisconsin Territory, (for hinr
sslfin his individual capacity, and as one OF 10
late firm of Cooley & Ives, Of Havana N Y. cor
posed Of said Calvin Cooley jr. and Hiram y
lves,) for his discharge and certificate Thereof
a bankrupt, by the Supreme Court Of the Terrier
of Wisconsin, ala Court to be holden by the Juds
ss thereof a, the Capitol in Madison Oh Mondil
the I'd day of October mex, AZ ten O'Clock in "
forenoon of aid day.
LA FAYETTE KELLOGG,
Clerk, Sup. CT. w. 7.
BEv. C. EASTMAN, Solicitor.
July II, IS43. 20-u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29
TO THE PUBLIC.
EOice Prairie Hotel.

T6yHE subscriber respectfully informs the .ras'-
ling public, that ne is prepared TO aeeomn.
lac ,hsm IN manner calculated TO give univsTs-
satisfaction. His house is situated half way ~
I.,,cas,sr "a Potosi, and fiom Prairie du Chsis'
Dubuods.-upou the best and shortest roa0 "
tween those POiSis.
Ir asking snare Of patronage, ne zoe: "a
,,s le,.r,ninaton thar aons, snail leave MS h''-
dispieassd ~iih fare, or priess.
Boics Prairie, Jolly 25sh. ls-i3. z-~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

GAEAT SFEED.-Ths Steamer Gen. Nsyns,
mats her las, TRIP fFon Chicago 70 Boaalo- ~
ninety three hoars She IS one ostAs fss:ssi beats
- he lnksS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

NEso AND .ByRos.-Nero wished lha, ,hs
whole Roman Empire had but one neck, ths
he nigh. sever il single stroke; and Lot
Byron wished that all the lsdies 10 the wsrd
had
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

LEAp--N, Y. Exp;sss OF the 18th inst, gives
the sale ofsO0O pigs at s3,a5 TO $3.50 cash.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

Dons at Washington, the hitsenih DAY ofJuae
4. b. 1913, sud Of the Independence Of the Re.
pablic the eighth.
SAM. HOUSTON.
By the President:
AEON goNrs, Secretary OF State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29
.0Rut ono rosy mouth,

That he might kiss them all, from North to South
We think Byron's wish the most charia.
BILE, and decidedly more gallant than the for.
mer'
With the exception Of the shoemaker's diry,
beginning
sHear me sing, ye heavenly muses.,
While mend these boots and shoeses."
we have never seen any thing more magni.
cent than the lines. ITO Amelia Of Louisville
in the Mobile Morning Herald. Por eramps:
Ills bu, the outporing Of selfish maid,
Whose love of fame-with full extended arms
Sang the arsisss' praise-MoRE her husband,
charms; ~s
But, with all thy faults, this truth III here contest
Ameia-of Louisville--is charming poe,rs~.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

Specie to the amoun, OfupUards Of slsi.
600 vas received 10 New Orleans on The 27tt
ult.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

George Robins, the great London auctioneer.
adverllses an estate in Wisconsin Territory Of
10000 acres. The advertisement is 10 hi,
usual style of splendid exaggeration. lsc0a'
talns, says George.
"The fountains fall, the rivers fow,
The woody valleys long and low"
together with
ssMany gem OF pursst ray serene,"
onG q vast quautity OF lead! He says lis vdi
ne is past conjecture" of which We have ut
doubt. IL seems the property is under ,h.
control of New York house. Maitland, Con
RE g. Co.. and if putting can get purchase
it may be considered as--sold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, an official communication has been
received at the Department of State, from lier
Britannic Majesty's Charge d. Affairs near this
Government, founded upon despatch he had re-
ceiyed from lIeT Majes;y's Charge d. Affairs in
Mexico, announcing TO this Government the fact,
.aat the President OF Mexico would forthwith or.
der a cessation Cf Institutes his part, and the
establishment, OF an armisuee between Texas aud
Mexico, AMI requested that the President OF Texas
wonld sena similar orders TO tina different officers
commanding the Texan forces.
And whereas the President of Texas has fell,
justded, from the dispositions eynced BY this act
III the President of Mexico, and the nature of those
dispositions, in adopting the proposed measure.
aud ordering the cessation Of hosilties on the pa
OF Texas:
Therefore, be il known, that !, Sam. Houston,
President of the Republic Of Texas, and Com
mandsr>in-Chisf of the Army aud Navy OF the
same. 10 hereby declare and proclaim that an Ar
mis,ice il established between Texas and Mexico,
To continue during the psndency OF negotiations
between tbs two countries for peace, and until due
notice OF al inteniOa 10 resume hostiiiies should
such an intention hereafter BE- entertained by e,h-
erpattyl shall have been formally announced
through He Britannia Msjes;y's Charge a AZ
Esires at the respective Governments, and the re, =
ocatioo OF this proclamation; and all Office rs COM
maading the Forces OF Texas, OF acting by auihor-
~ Of this Government, are hereby ordered aai
commanded 10 observe the same.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

The BRUSH army is % be considerably en-
larged N consequences Of The repeal move
meat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-07-29

IL testimony whereof | havs here.
un'o st my hard, and caused
the Great Seal OF the Republic
10 Be Sthxed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

moment it burst forth, that by the time the
Locust reached her side she had burnt down
nearly TO the waters edge. The Missouri
had on board very large quantity of gun
powder, and 10 prevent the dangerous ef-
fects ofan explosion, ii was judged advisable
TO scuttle her, which was successfully ac-
complished without delay, when she instant
ly disappeared.
The Missouri was bound for Canton. with
the new Ambassador sent from the United
States to the Emperor of China, together
with the gentlemen of his embassy and suit
The fire was occasioned by the combustion
OF the large cargo ofcoal which the Missouri
was obliged TO carry. The combustion had
been going OH for a considerable time, and
upon its discovery a quantity of water was
thrown upon the coal. which had the effect
of apparently extinguishing the flame. But
it was, in fact, only smoothered; and upon
IFS breaking out second time, it was found
TO have gained such head that no efforts
could arrest its progress. How the fire was
first communicated to the mass of coal has
not yet been ascertained. The fire engines
were worked with great vigor, and other
means resorted to, TO throw a quantity of
water on the flames, but in vain By dint
OF considerable exertlon many valuable eff
fecls were saved, and put on board the Lc-
Gust, including $4,000 of specie. The
vessel was of immense capacity. her register
being of nearly 1000 tons, and her crew
was very numerous.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

DREADFUL ExPLosIoNi-We learn from
a passenger who came up last night in the
steamboat South America. that a powder
mill at High Falls, about 7 miles wes,
from Catskl'l, was blown up yesterday
afternoon about O'Clock There were 6
persons IN the building at the time of the
explosion, all Of whom were blown to atoms!
Some 800 kegs of power are said to have
been~1n the mill when the accident occur
red. The fore man was indsposed, and
The person having charge of the packing
and drying house is Supposed to have
been intoxicated. The report excited con-
siderable alarm at Ca'skIll, many persons
taking il for an earthquake. \ similar &C.
cident occurred at this same place three or
four years ago, when four persons were
killed. Alb. Ev. Jour.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

The BURNING OF THE Missouri STEAM
FRIGArE. Hooking over the different &C
counts Of the burning Of this noble vessel,
we were not little surprised to find at The
close of one, purportng to be "ofiicial,"
and from the pen Of Lieut., Winslow, this
statement:
"A subsequent investigation proved that
the fire originated in the engine-room, from
spirits of turpentne, which had run down
from one Of the store-rooms above"
One would suppose that such an aPpa!l-
ing affair as that Of the Erie, which origi-
mated in the same way, and resulted in a
horrible destruction of life, would have
been a lesson to those who follow the sea,
that would not so soon have been forgotten.
If spirits Of turPentne was necessary artl-
Gle on board man-ot-war, one would have
supposed that the last place for ii would be
over the engine room, and, as ii were, in
juxtaposition with large mass of bitumin-
Gus coal. But landSmeD, perhaps, are poor
Judges Of what is right and proper on ship
board. whether it be case Of hanging or
discipline or storage.-Aib. Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

If there is any thing that exctcs our pity
for poor human nature, it is the accounts
we frequently read of the abiect sorvil;ty as
sumed by many towards those whom c;rcum-
Stances have gwen position, in the worlds
estimation above them. If there is people
on the earth who should be free from this
trait. it is the people of free and enlightened
America. But alas! the feeling Of shame
which was aroused by reading that some of
the ''bloods'' of Baltimore had taken the hor-
scs from the carriage of Fanny Ellsier and
yoked themselves in their stead, had scarce
Iy time to become allaycd, when we read of
similar occurrence at New Otlcans. The
horses were there taken from the carriage of
Marshal Bertrand, and some of the citizens
taking their place. be was drawn i'll triumph
through the streets What abject and degra
ding servility. Were they really men who
did this, or had they for once on this occa-
son. found their true place and position?
We have never vet read of man who from
any circumstance whatever, was entitled to
this servility, even from the meanest citizen;
much less, a strolling dancing woman, and
soldier in the wars of unhoIy ambition. If
It be that these things are considered worthy
Of Difference, we can only say, Heaven help
the nation whose people believe so.
We should much sooner expect TO find
this prominent trait ina people living where
distinctions are recognized by law, but we
are not aware that even under the English
government such scenes very frequently oc-
cur. With the exception of the sjckening
trash which is so literally poured out with
regard 10 the royal flmily, we find but few
rectals that would shock the car Of the most
sturdy republican. We trust. however. for
the honor of our country that it may be a
long time before we are called upon to re-
cord a similar occurrence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

MELANCHOLY AND Fatal ACCIDENT
A Young man named J. NJ. Welch, son Of
M. WEIGH, Of Bristol Basin, passing the
bridge over the Canal this morning on the
Hartford Turnpike, near the Hillhouse
Basin, was ought between the boat and the
bridge and crushed in SO shocking a man
ner as to cause mediate death. The boat
was light and the water in the Canal high
er than usual, which brought the two in
contac; nearer than he was apprised, and
he discovered the fact too late to escape.
We learn tina, he was promising young
man, abou; II OF uge.-[ New Haven
Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

a public dinner was rendered to General
Dodge, at Madison, by the Democratic Ter
ritoyial Central Committee. The invitation
was declined from unavoidable reasons. In
his reply, the General says: shat he regards
the late decisive vote in his f,vor, rather as
indicating determination on The part Of the
people TO sustain the principles of democracy
than as token of personal regard for HIM
self. lie also refers in tone of dignified
contempt to the ofliciousness Of the Terrific
rial Executive in his attempts TO influence
the election
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

We think it must be apparent from the
signs of the times, that the hopes of whig-
gerry, as it at present stands confessed, are
fiat. 1t is not enough to tell us that the slme
results occurred immediately preceding the
last Presidential contest. The next contest
we are satisfied will be decided on the ground
of the different political principles, for the
wings cannot again cheat and delude the
people. They will not attempt again the
hard cider aud coon-skin mummery the hum
bug Of home protection and home markets
has been pretty efectualIy knocked in the
head by recent demonstrations, and to what
source shall they turn; where shall they find
a veil by which the hideousness of their prin-
cplcs may be concealed from the public eye
1t is an old maxim. that if man cheat YOU
once. shame on him; if he cheat you twice
shame on you. The wings have cheated
the people once, and have met with their
Just opprobrun, they cannot do it again.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
FOREIGN lNTELLIGENCE-By thu
AcaGiL.
Iotd Destruction ofhe T. States Steam
Eriyatc Missouri bu Fire.

~
The splendid new steam ship Bcntinck
arrived at Cad'z from Gibraltar on tie 3lst
ult., bringing the intelligence of the total
destruction by fire one of the finest vessels
Of which the |. States navy could boast
The following is the oflicia notification
forwarded TO her Maiesty's Consul. a;
Cadiz:-
'PoRr OF GIBRALTER, Aug. 9th, 1913
The American frigate of war Missouri.
unfortunately caught fire in the course of
the past night, and burnt to the waters edge.
between the Orange and Montague batteries
n four ta.homS of water; and as it is impos
sble to remove her now. she having rome
10 the bottom. aud being anchored there
all captains Of vessels who NAV enter the
bay at Hght are thus advised lest it should
happen that. through bad weather or any
othcraccdcnt, the light should be extinruish-
cd, which will be fixed over the place whore
she sunk.
w. Thompson. Acting Captain of the
Port
Tie VI sSOui carr cd % guns.and was pier
ed for lie The crew were entirely saved
through the active intcrvcntions of her Ma
iesiy's steamer Locust. which Immediately
repaired to the Spot,at;racied by a spectacle
Of such extraordinary and disastrous brllian-
cy The burning vessel threw glare over
the entire rock, d,un;n,ne Iin the midst of
the night the various points and batteries.
and throwing is roilec' on over the BAY as
far as -Alc 's;ras. The tiack hill and dark
sparS and gg ug stood ca in tha immense
glare of igat with fao bnt portentous
effect. and the roar Of the fire was inter
mingled with the discharge of guns of dis
tress. which soon, however. ceased in III.
despair created by the awful rapjdiy with
which the flames inc .eased their ravares.
and mlde all human etiolts unavailnc.-
The Locust got up her steam Immediately.
and arrived just in time 10 rescue the crew
from the fate which awaited them. Sorapd
was the progress of the flames from the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
THE TELEGRAPH
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, OCT. "a, 1s4s.
NEWS FROM OHIOi

We received by last mail an extra fiom
the office of the Cleveland Plaindealer, da-
ted October Is. 1t has the following:
"Western Reserve one-half redeemed.-
Lorain. Medina, Erie, Portage, and Trum-
bull, have nobly d;senthralled themselves
from the slavery of federalism, by electing
the entire democratic ticket in each county !
Let Democrats throughout the land rejoice.
at the prospect of their brethren in this wi
derness of whiggery, being finally and fully
redeemed! The Western Reserve in lS 10
gave wing majority for Governor, of 900!
In the eleven counties comprising it not a
single democrat was elected TO any office
that year! Now, in five of the eleven coun-
ties, not single wing is elected to any Of
flee and in two other counties. whiggerv
stands upon its last legs! The whole major
ity this year, will net exceed 1000!
How are the mighty fallen!
And by the peoples handi Low lie the proud,
And smtten by the weapons of the poor
The Blacksmith's hammer and the woodman' $
Axe
Such is the news from the heretofore strong
hold of whiggery in Ohio. 1t is an indica-
ton of what may be expected from the rest
of the state; and we anticipate that when all
the returns are in, federal whiggcry will be
found to have experienced I'm unexampIcd
defeat.
The Plaindealer says, I'VE do say it, not
as political boast, but as matter which
the recent election has demonstrated, that
Martin Van Buren, can carry Ohio, by 10000
majority over Henry Clay in 1914.
PENNSYLVANIA.
By the same slip we have the following:
"First Gun from Pennsylvania We learn
from Pittsburg that the entire democratic
ticket in Allegheny county is elcctcd-a cir
cum5;ance which never before happened in
those 'digg 'nsr"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
PENNSYLVANIA.

CHANGE OF MATL.-Tnc mail from Sou h.
port to Beloit, will hereafter leave this plce
on Tuesdly morning instead of Friday mo.-
ming, as heretofore. Our subscribers on that
route VII have their p9pcrs mailed to them
Oh the day of publication.
We believe it is in;cnled soon. TO run a
mail direct from this pllce to Burlington, on
the nearest route. Cur subscribers on that
route will then, we trust, get their p:pers
without any delay.
The western mail from Rue ne, leaves that
pl zee on Tuesday mornings, instead Of We'd
nezdly's as heretofore.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

What kind ,good-heartcd, benevolent souls
the wings are. They appear at present to
be laboring under great anxiety, lest the de-
mocrats shall be defeated in the next Pres
dental contest. & Don't, gentlemen, don't
for heavens sake they say, run Mr.. Van
Buren,; hc'syery unpopular, sure to be defea-
ted, our candidate will beat him badly" &c
What disintercsted philanthropy. Surely
the democrats will not fail to profit by it, and
instead of running Mr.. Van Burcn, run some
one that the wings think they can elect.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

DEATH FROM TIE BITE OF CAT. The
brockpQrt Sentinel mentions the death OF
d Mrs Johnson, with distinct and aggrava-
ted hydrophobia symptoms, orcasonrd by
the bite Of Il do nos ic cat. Mrs. JohGs N
was passing through the yard Of her housH,
having no shoes on, and seeing the cat fol-
lowing her, turned and gave the anl1:7i 4
kick. The cat instantly fastened upon her
left foot, i0njcting two severe bites which
laceratcd the skin about the toes; and soon
after darted upon her again and bit the
right foot over the eXtenspr tendon. This
was in May. he wounds soon healed,
and no serious Inconvenience was felt uh-
til late in September, when sharp darling
pains occurred in the right foot, extending
upward to the b ,dy. They increased in VIC
lence, and tinalIv,n the course of week,
the usual symptoms o. hyd'ophobja super
vencd, and continued with acc ,lcrating
force until death closed. The cat was kill
ed Immediately after the bites were intlict-
ed, consequen Iy it is not known whe'h-
er it was not rabid.