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, 1843-07-15
TO THE PUBLIC.


We, the undersigned. ciIIzens OF
the county Of Clay, and State OF Mis-
souri,, being well apprised at this time
of the true object o! the maraud-
ing expedition that was fitted out In
this region under the auspices and dl-
rection o: John Mcdaniel; have care
fully and calmly examined the whole
matter from lis incipiency up TO the
present time. are fully and thorough
iv convinced of the guilt Of Mcl)an-
tel, and all those who were under his
command; vet as a majority of them
are now confined in st. Louis, await
inc their trial, we deem it prudent
not 10 90 into a detail of the facts
and circumstances which have led
US to this conclusion. We feel how
ever constrained by what we consId-
err Justice to ourselves, and Justice to
he citizens of the county, To say that
Abraham Shatfer. the present Clerk Of
the County Court of this county, did
by his conduct and actions, upon the
evening John Mcdaniel was arrested
furnish to the people Of this county
such evidence as IN our judgement
proves him to have been an acce>So-
TX, rot only after, but before the rob
berry and murder if Charves was
committed By Mcdaniel and his COM
rades. Such being our sincere and
unbiased belief, we consider that
Shaiier is not a fit and proper person
20 have control of the office he nuW
holds. We have now in reference
t" Shantr. nivcn not only u own
views and feelings, but those, rs we
honestly belie"e. Of nIne-teen-tWen en-
rirthS Of the citizens Of dis county.
Ii we are correct IN dis, and II Is m
. possible for Us t. be mistaken, we
would recommend meeting OF the
( citizens oitilS county (>av the fourth
of Juiy.9 to hc held at Liberty, to
take into consideration the case OF
Shatier. and II their present convlc-
tons should not be removed. 10 en-
p.oy such mems rs they may deem
expedlent and efficient t iii The
county of the moral in"uhuS that
now rests upon it; by placing annth-
or man at the head ofihc office which
is now held by Shaiirr. We highly
, 1843-07-15

We have noticed quite a number Of
wagons pass through town during the
present week, loaded with Tobacco for
market. We hope ere long to see some
portion of the avails ofthis staple of our
country circulating amongst US. The
prices ofTobacco continue staidy, rang
ing for passed, from $2,30to $500 and
for refused, from 81 ,35to 1885. Wheat
20 and 10 cents-supply good and but
few buyers.
, 1843-07-15

TIE NEW LoAH.--The New York
Express says: The taking Of the new
loan creates n good deal of %conversa-
ton in Wall street. 1t is ascertained
TO be taken altogether on home ac-
count, at least for the present. Not
a bic was made on foreign account.
Notwithstanding the story put atioat
that Hope and Co.. had bid for the
whole loan. Unemployed American
capital has absorbed the whole of this.
and the preceding Government stock.
Six hundred thousand dollars were
taken for Philadelphia, at SlO2l, and
the balance. six millions four hundred
thousand by John Ward and Co. of
New York. and onc cent over on
each hundred dollars. This sun is
divided up. Two millions 90 to Bos-
ton, and four millions six hundred
thousand are for Mr.. Ward and his
friends who are several capitalists,
banks and other institutions. Mess
rs Ward. Palmer. and other fnanciers
were among the bidders who went to
Washington.
, 1843-07-15

We see by the Era, that Mr.. St. Vrain,
of the firm of Bent & St. Erain, arriv-
ed in St. Louis some time last week.
Mr.. St. Vrain met $50 Texans upon the
Arkansas, waiting the arrival of the
Santa Fe Traders, whom they intended
TO rob. The Traders were appraised
of their position and intentions, and
by urgent persuasion induced Capt.
Cook, to change his route and give them
protection up the Arkansas as far as
Bents Fort. Meanwhile an express
was to be despatched TO the Governor,
informing him of their situation, and
Capt. Cook had agreed to hmain fifteen
days at the fort, for the expected escort.
, 1843-07-15

'.BlY MILL" BuRNT.--About 3 o.
clock in the morning of the 4th inst,
the Bay Mill. 50 celebrated for the
excellent quality ofits flour, WIS to-
tally DESTROYED by fire, along with IFS
entire contents, wheat, flour, barrels,
&c.-nothing being saved except the
books. No boubt exists of lis having
been set on fire by an incendiary;
and yet it is almost impossible that
such men as its proprietors--Messrs.
Lane q. Stowers-could have any
enemy in human form fiendiSh enough
To perpetrate such deed.
UIannib,l Ionrncl
, 1843-07-15

Ohio Riper.-There was 81 feet water in
the channel at Pittsburgh on the LIST lust.
, 1843-07-15

TExAs.-It will beseen by a proclama-
lion of president Houston, that an Ar
mistice is established between Texas and
Mexico, to continue during the penden-
,cy ofnegotiations between the two VI
tries for a permanent peace. The prop
o~sitions from Santa Anna, for an Armis-
tice, coming as they do, through the Eng
lish Minister at Mexico, are looked up
on doubtingly by Texas. In view of the
well known treachery ofSanta Anna, and
the questionable motives of Great Bri-
tain, this is not to be wondered at. The
Houston Telegraph says, from the pecu-
liar manner in which the communica-
lion is made, and the peculiar juncture
at which, is offered, tina. it has been ex-
tOrted from him by necessity, rather than
by any desire for peace, and we are left
10 doubt whether he merely desires &c
gain time to release his army in Yucatan
and establish his authority more firmly
at homo, or to accord to Texas an honor
able peace. The propositions came 81
Immediately after the visit of Com
Moore to Yucatan, that we are induced
10 believe it is to that event mainly tina
we are to attribute this extraordinar,
communication of Santa Anna"
, 1843-07-15

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, 1843-07-15

ANornEn SEDUCTION CAsE.-The
fate of the infamous Ilcberton ap-
pears 10 have had no influence in
curbing the brutal passions OF the
liber'incs OF phiiadelphil. On Tues
day last, an artist named Albert O..
Bird. aged about forty. and an officer
IN Il church. was bound over in the
sum of 1900 dollars, on 4 charge OF
seducing Il girl Of sixteen, named
Mav Jane Mcdonald. 4 domestic re-
siding in his family. The girl swears
positively that Bird. who occupied Il
separate bed from his wife. on no less
than three different nights during The
week previous. had visited her bed,
in another part of the house, and
committed violence on her person.
1t is probable the fellow will receive
a merited punIshment.-Pitt SPir.
1t OF the Age.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
Major Seth T. OILS, of Chicago, has been
appointed by President Tyler, United States
Consul, at Basic, Switzerland.
A sailor who shipped at Mobile for Live

A sailor who shipped at Mobile for Liver.
pool, by the run for $45, after arriving al
Liverpool, was enabled by the help Of some
female friends, to get through with his mo
ney in couple Of days. One day standing
at the head Of Lacy street 0he residence OF
Many Irish people) he Observed his old cap
tain passing, from whom he requested the
loan of shilling. The captain told him if
he would iun down Lacy street. and cry out,
five FUNDS for the head Of Daniel O Cornell,
he'would give him sovereign. After mo-
ment's hesitation, he doused hat, jacket and
shoes, and darted down the street, cxclaim-
ing at the top of his voice, 6 Eve pounds
for the head Of Daniel O'Copnell-fve
pounds for the head Of Daniel O'Connell."
Before he had got half way down, the
Irish came out, armed with knives, pitch
forks and clubs. and gave chase. As he
proceeded the mob increased. swearing ven-
geance. Ere he had arrived at the foot Of
the street, he had all the inhabitants of
Lacy street at his heels. He eluded them
by his feetness. Arriving in Dale street,
he turned up North street, and plunged into
an old hatter's store, he slowed himself
away, where he rem,ined until the noise
and riot ceased.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Origin Of scrcral Fashion 80 Fashions
have frequently originated in endeavors of
The Inventors to hide some deformity.-
Hoops, for instance, to conceal an i'll sha-
pen hip; ruflles, a scar on the neck. per-
haps; large sleeves, history does not men
ton, and.conjectur might not be unaccep-
table. Patches were invented in the reign
Of Edward VI. BY lady, who in this man.
ner covered q wen on her neck Charles
VII. Of France, introduced long coats to
hide pair of crooked legs. Peaked shoes
full two feet long, were invented by the
Duke of Anjou, 10 conceal deformcd foot.
Francis |. was obliged from ID wound in his
head, TO wear short hair, and hence the
fashion.
Isabella Of Bavaria, was pround Of her
beauty, and introduced the custom of leav-
ing the neck and shoulders uncovered. -
Charles v, by severe edicis, banished
tight breeches, and during the reign of
Elizabeth, enormous large breeches came
in fashion. The Leaux Of that day stuffed
their breeches with rags, feathers, wool.
and other light stuff, Till they rcsembled
huge bales Of cotton. To como up with
them, the ladies invented large peticoats
1t is said that two lovers could not come
within seven feet Of each other! At one
time, square toes run TO such width, thai
"a proclamation was issued that no person
should wear shoes more than six inches a
the toes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Junction Of tic Atlantic and Pacific
O;eGn'.-A late London paper says:--
The contract entered into by the Earrings
with The Republic of New Grenada for The
construction Of ship canal across the
lsthmus of Darien, provides for ceding Ia
the company the line for the pr, jccttd
work, with eighty thousand acres %. land
in the Interior. Thes 'princely merchants
do not appear in this transaction as the
agents Of the British Governments official
ly, but as British subj protected by the
Government; and doubtless many advan-
tages will be secured TO Grea, Britain. both
political and commercial, by the compile
ton Of the vast work here projected. The
completion Of the ship caual between tho
two oceans, as projected, is an era in the
worlds age. The event will stand forth
TO give distinctive character to the century.
1t is % be five years work-to endure
for ever. The whole aspect Of commerce
will be changed by it Ii will accelerate
the revolution now going on in China more
rapidly and more thoroughly than all the
force of British armamenis; and not ,hee
only will it work changes, but in all
Polynesia, and the western coasts Of South
America. which are now reached by doub-
ling Cape Horn"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Marine Disastcrs-The new brig 81
Louis, Kyle, master, is ashore ten m les
from ''Sleeping Bear in lake Michigan.
She lies on a sand bar IN two feet water in
critical situation. The cargo has been
landed and placed in temporary sheds.
The brig Indiana, Kline master, is at this
port awaiting repairs. She threw over in the
same gale from 600 to 500 bushels of wheat
and from $50 TO 200 barrels of flour, and az
rived here in leaky condition
The brig Preble, upward bound, struck at
Milwaukee and threw over two hundred bar
rels of salt.
The Propeller Chicago, Robinson, master,
srnck reef near Msckinaw, bound dos n
She has been got off in leaky condition.
Cargo, wheat, partly damaged.--Det. d.
Adr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

that in the absence of this constant stimulus
our better feelings would shortly gain the
entire ascendancy Of our evil passions-knl,-
ting society together as band of brothers
making it a prominent aim of every one to
conduce 50 far as lies in his power to the
well-heing of his fellow. We are confden,
that if some of the thousand shackies which
cumber mans free thought and action, were
knocked off he would naturally ascend to q
higher and better sphere Of action.
We do not anticipate however, much from
this Legislature. When We are aware thai
out of Is members of the Council, 9 are
Lawyers, it need hardly be expected thar q
petition Of this character will receive much
attention. But we do believe if this were
made leading question with the people no
to be abandoned until successful, they would
conduce much to their own interest
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
SS1,9l3,OI7 50

While the average annual receipts for
these years amounted TO only 81, 446, sS6
%. that of 1886, reached the enormous
and unprecedented sum Of s25, l67 1913 90.
This cause alone, had there been more
other, would have created revulsion in
the monetary affairs of the country, and
the ruin and bankruptcy which followed
The amount diverted from the regular
business Of the country, and lock ed up in
unpro1uctive property. and the greatest
pc rtion of it loned from banks, was, OF
itself, sufficient to cripple those institutions
and to bankrupt those who are engaged in
these wild schemes. But this was not all.
In every branch Of business like spirit
ofspeculalion prevailed. Notwithstanding
these plain facts staring us in the face,
political demagogues ascrbe the results
which we have witnessed TO the acton OF
their political opponents. The true cause
Of the embarrassmcnts of the country ought
not to be lost sigh, Of, that We may profit
by the bitter lessons of experience, and
avoid this rock n future. Daily
4drcrt;Sr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05
DissCn i, ms in the Calinet.-Thc rumors

Diss on: IL ms in The Calinet.-The rumors
of Dis S ms: ons in the cabinet al Washington,
to which allus on was made in our morning
edition, appear to be well founded. All &C
counts agree that MIR. Upshur conceded with
the P.c5den', VIII le all the other members
of the cabinet dissented. Precisely what
was the subject of difference is not so clear
" ascer;ained. One gentleman who is like
ly to be well informed, thinks II was the
question of further extensive removals oil
wings from office, and that the President and
Mr.. Upshur opposed the measure. Another
gentleman whose opportunities for informs
ton are equally good, if no. better, is conf
dent that the d ssons:on arose upon the ques-
ton of introducing prominently into the
forthcoming Presidents me ssage, recon-
m,ndation to admit TeXa into the Union,
and that the President and Mr.. Upshur were
decidedly in flvor of the recommendation,
bat were as decidedly opposed by the other
me nbers of the clbinet
We are inclined to think the litter view of
the subect is correct. OF course we cin-
not unde take to say precisely what were
the points of disagreement in the case, but
that they related TO the Texan question, in
connection perhaps with the overturcs of
England for the abolition of slavery in that
Republic, is more than probable.-Joar. Of
Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

with those whose lives have been spent so
far as possible in deeds of charity and bene-
violence. 1t may be truly said, instead of
boarding up their treasures in this world
which they are called upon to leave, they
have laid them up above where they may go
and enjoy them forever. When the objects
of this life are about being swallowed up in
the great ocean of eternity, who would not
be the benevolent man in preference to him
who by sclfshness has accumulated his mil
lions of the worlds wealth. What matters
it if the life of the benevolent man has been
one Of privation; his heart has been through
life singing to him sweet songs of comfort.
deepening and swelling in strength as he APP
proaches the confines of eternity; but it is
not thus with the selfish man--he whose
heart has been forever closed to the soften
ing and refreshing emotions of benevolence.
Shall his houses, his lands, his money bring
him comfort in the hour of trial? How futile
the hope which rests on this basis. The in
divldual who passes through this life wrapped
up in the mlntle Of selfshness, and ursls-
ceptible TO the emotions of benevolence, in
our opinion strangely perverts the purpose of
his being. He quenchesthe light which De-
iiy has placed on the altar of his heart, and
forever after gropes in the darkness of per-
verted nature He has chained his better
feelings like anoble captive, to the car ofhis
baser passions; and that which might lead
and guide him to comparative happiness here
and perfect happiness hereafter, he tramples
under foot to follow in painful toll the track
of a delusive ignius fltuus, which leads him
clear of comfort here, and destroys him for
ever in the hereafter.
In the above we have INDUCED in few
abstract reflections. In every step through
life there are objects at hand by which Their
effect can be practically tes:e1. Those mi
nstering 10 the comforts and wants of the
sick, the poor, and distressed around them,
will find that charity is twice blcsscd-blcss-
ing him that giveth as well as him that re-
I 20 ve,b
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

A petition is in circulation in this village,
and being extensively signed, asking the Lee
gislature to abolish all laws for the collection
of debts which may be Contracted subsequent
10 the passage of the act. Doubtless many
will look upon this as foolish and visionary
scheme, but as foolish and visionary as ii
may seem, the time VIII arrive and is not far
distant when it will be accomplished, and
should the legislature of Wisconsin grant at
once the prayer of tbs petition, she will but
take the lead in glorious reform, which will
be followed up b. every state in the union.
The benefits which would result from a
repeal of these laws, are almost incaculable.
One effect would be, at once to elevate So
ciety-;t would make man independent in
fac;-throw him at once on his own resour-
ces and make his individual character for
worth, the foundation of his success A man
must have very poor opinion of human ma
ture who believes that men would generally
violate the trust reposed in them under these
circumstances. We see no reason WIN in
dividual transactions should not be LETT to in
dividual sagacity. Every individual should
be, if he rs not, capable of looking after and
protecting his own rights and interests,
Doubtless the effect of repeal of these
laws would be 10 do away to great extent
the credit system, and this, we contend
would be benefit all round. But the great
benefit would be the endless litigation with
It's accompanying cost and evils it would do
away with. Besides the heavy expense at
cndant upon two terms of the court each
year. there are as many as 80 lawyers. II
justices of the peace, ~ consiables, and a
sheriff. who live exclusively, and live we'll of
the fruits of litigation in this county. 10 say
nothing of many others in community, such
as printers. &c. who receive proportion OF
the fruits. We mean no disrespect to this
respectable portion of our fellow citizens;
we merely state a fact showing the heavr
penalty we pay TO system of laws which
fosters and encourages litigation. In add
ton consider the effects upon the public mo-
rails. Litigation is calculated to arouse and
encourage the growth of the worst feelings
of our nature. Society is kept in constant
turmoil by ii, and the feelings there aroused
frequently influence the individual through
life. IF there were none of this. how inf
nitely better would be our condition. To
say nothing Of the saving in peeunary
point of view. is it not reasonable TO conclude
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Professor Morse. the inventor of the
magnetic telegraph, has recently projected
a plan to connect Baltimore and Washing
ton, and byihaving them lead to some point
where the person reporting can also reach
the wires, the speech or other proceedings
at the Capitoi. will be reported in Baltimore,
distance of 46 miles, almost at the in
slant of their delivery. The trenching,
for the purpose OF laying these wires be-
tween the two Cries was commenced few
days ago. |, is The intention to connect
all the large cities in this way.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

TYRANTs THE SAME EFERYwHERE.-
The Boston Post savs:-ln the old world
British despots have laid violent hands on
The libera:or, O'ConEell, for indicating
the rights Of the oppressed people of Ire
land. In Rhode Islands, the arbitrary
successors of the charter government OF
Charles the 2nd have thrust Thos. Wilson
Dorr into dungeon, for indicating the
doctrines Of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence, and doing just what King George
the Sd prescribed Hancock and Adams for
doing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-12-05

Our government presents at present, ra
Their singular aspect, SO far as politics arc
concerned. The lower house of Congress
is democratic; the Senate is wing; and the
President has no particular leading principle
that we know OF, except love for his office
and disposition TO hold on for four years
more. With such antagonist feelings be-
tween the different branches, we cannot rea.
'onably expect any great harmony in the OPP
erarions ofgovemment, nor do we anticipate
III accomplishment of any particular inca.
sures for the public COED. The question OF
harbors we are glad TO know, is not particu-
iarly identified with either of the antagonist
parties, nor does the next Presidency depend
upon it in any manner. We have hope then
in this matter, and our hope is strengthened
from the fict that the construction ofharbors
is about the only matter of public good no;
calculated to arouse party feeling and strife.
The western interest is also very materially
strengthened in the present Congress, and
this, with the vast increase Of the commerce
of the lakes from previous years, mus, effect
something.