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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07
From the Globe Of Jan. sd.
C0NGRE SS.

In the Senate, the Oregon bill came up
for discussion. Mr.. MoREHEAD OF Ken
lucky gave his views upon the SUBJECT
We refer to the congressional columns lot
an abstract of his remarks.
In the House, the resolution recommend
ed liz the report of the Committee OF ways
and Means on The exchequer, was debated
by Mr.. BIDLACK of Pennsylvania. The
proposition of the committee is, that the bill
for The establishment of the exchequer
ought NOT to pass. Mr.. CUSHING moved 10
strike out the word "NoT," and SO Orlng
the vote of the house on the affirmative
propositior-that II ought TO pass. lie de-
bate, for the present, therefore, turns upon
the word NOT; and upon ii, we suppose
we shall have a discursive aFgr"en'alioh'
ranging through the whole field OF pci!'ics'
There is not The slightest intention Oh me
part Of the present majority in the house
to do anything usefulIy on the ubJect OF
he finances, or any other matter OF nation
al interest Nothing is better understood
than the fact. that the nation is opposed TO
the paper-money schemes Of both sections
of Whiggery; hence they will unite on no
measure; but will leave all open, IN the
hope that, by "paltering III doubIe sense
as in 1910, in the approaching canvass Tor
the Presidency they may reach luil power
again, and then disclose their real designs,
when they have the authority to carry them
into effect; and under the pretext OF vested
rights rivet their Incorporated Government
es,ablishme hts upon reluctant people.
1t is very appropriate, therefore, that
the discussions OF the present Congress
shall all turn upon the word NOT, The
daily congressional drama is ''Much ado
about nothing" The present majority
succeed in their purpose, when they carry
the vote not TO do anything; and II they
could only undo all that they have done IN
their three extraordinary sessions, they
would be much better satisfied with the con-
dition in which they are shortly to appear
before their constituents. Sensible OF ms,
they have endeavored TO blot out some OF
their most obnoxious acts. The bankrupt
law (passed at the extra SESSION. they have
passed upon, condemned, and repealed
70 the distribution scheme--which was all
mall with Mr.. CLAY-his friends are will
ing to sing a lullaby, and keep it fast "a
sleep for some time 10 come. he Nation
al Bank they will consent with MIR. WEB
sTER, shall remain an obsolete idea until
after the next presidential election; and if
they could only contrve to revive the indie
pendent treasury, which they killed at the
extra session, so that theymight have some
thing democ attic to attack, and charge
with all the mschie(s and dstresses thelrpa
per-money and credit system have brought
on the country,lhey will be most happy. But
as these reforming politicians cannot undo
all that they have done, the next best thing
they conclude, is not to do anything more.
The word not is, then, the Federal watch
word. 1t is the pith Of Mr.. FILLMoRE's
resolution, and the cue Of Federal politics.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

us as a people, or TO even Doty's tools to
DE governed by such an unPrincpled char
acter as J. ID. Doty. 1t is no wonder he
stands in fear OF the citizens and carries
deadly weapons about his person He
well knows he deserves punishment little
short OF stretching hemp. This trick with
me- is but a small matter compared with 9TH
er G,,ods he is guilty Of, and Of which the
nubIic vii, soon have more correct knowl-
edge. The bali is rolling and il will ere
long unfold some blac her ard more rascal
~ deeds of villany than the public have ev-
er known Of D3ty. Therefore ye tools 81
his, look Out; he will not use you long Tor
tools, but as whiting timber.-His Polti-
cal carcer is drawing 10 close; and
we NAV ere long look forward to pros
pect OF better administration in our Ter
ritory. If not before John 1yler's exit
from the Office Of President Of the United
States, it will then take place; for believe
that there cannot be another man found IN
the United States who would countenance
such another awless character as JAS ID.
Doty.
Now then, Mr.. Doty; if you expect to
live long enough to see the end of your
reign in this Territory, you had better be
looking out a place somewhere in re-
mote corner Of the Territory, amongst 9TH
ers Of your stamp, or cut stick for Texas,
and never again show your face among
honest men whose counienance you do not
deserve and whose company you do not
merit.
The strck thus played off upon me, is
little, low, contemplate, quibblng way to
rid Of payin G small demand, which he
and his friends might, and perhaps do
suppose that could afford TO give to him.
in consideration OF the many service he has
rendered the people Of the Territory. But
| think there are laws in existence which
will reach his case, unless others whom
he has defrauded. should institute meas
ures TO put him out of reach Of civil pro-
cess. f. GILBERT.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07
From the Neao- York Tribune.
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Ship Garrack, Capt Skiddey, came
in at a late hour on Monday night from Lii
verpoo, bringing dates to the 18th ult. five
DAYS later than we had before.
There is little Of general interest from
England, though from Spain the intelli-
gence is Of considerable importance. The
period Of Propagation having expired, Par
lament assembled pro forma, on the 18th
ult., and was further prorogued until the I'd
OF February.
Lord Hill died On the 10Th, at his seat
IIardwicke Grange, in his list year.
The money market had undergone no
variation. Cotton in Liverpool was jull,
though no change in price is noted.
FROM SPAIN.
The latest dates from Barcelona are up
to the 9Th. For many days before, the
disturbances had continued to Increase
Frequent scufiles and slight tumuts arose,
and on the morning Of the 18th, matters
came to an issue, The crowds in the Pla
"a San Jayne was so numerous and SO tu-
mutuous that ii became absolutely necessa-
ry to dis!odge them. The advance was SCUM
ded; orders were given; and the troops pro-
ceeded az pas de charge against the mob.
The National Guards were prepared for
battle, shots were fired, and the combat
soon became general.
The military fought with bravery, and
the city was speedily put in state ef eiiec-
tive defence. Every window became a
bulwark, and all kinds Of missiles were
showered from roofs, balconies &c. upon
the military, as they marched through the
streets.
Whilst this fierce warfare was going on
orders were given that the assembly should
beat through the streets, TO call the entire
force Of the National Guards to arms
I hey at once responded to the call. They
rushed to their barracks; from this position
they opened a deadly fire on the troops,
who, notwithstanding the resistance they
met with, were gaining ground, and grad
ually approaching the Plaza San Jayne.
At this moment the great alarm bell SCUM
dcd and round all to arms. The combat
decpened in ferocity and in bloodshed the
moment the roar Of that " horrid bell''
| opened from the cathedral. The battle
was fought with the utmost desperation,
until the soldiers, seeing their best and bra
vest officers lying dead or dying in the
streets, began to commenced retiring along
the Rambla, towards the citadel, and in the
direction of the sea wall. While in the
act ofretreating by this point, through haste
or imprudence, formed dense mass, and
thereby presented mark TO the enemy, o.
which theywere not slow to take advantage.
| The first battalion Of National guards.
whose barracks are close to the wall, lifted
their pieces as one man, and threw a VOL
ley into the thick Of the fugitives. More
than 600 bullets carried death and destruc-
ton amongst them.
This was The last attempt at serious re.
sistance on the part Of the military.
Van Halen made his retreat and the in.
surgents remained complete masters the
town. A supreme popular juntar was i'm
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

HARBoRs. hear frequent enquiries
with regard to the probability of our OBJ
tanning harbor appropriations during the
present session of Congress. Although no
definite answer can be rendered to this en-
ouirv, yet the present condition of affairs
on this subject at Washington can be stated,
and from this every one may judge for
himself as the probabilities Of success.
Gen. Dodge has introduced into the
house. the same harbor bill for this Terri
tory, which was passed in the house of rep
resentatives at the last session ofCongress
This bill was doubtless taken up and acted
upon in the house on one of the days which
were set apart for the transaction of terri
torial business. viz:-the last day in Janu-
airy and first two days Of the present month.
Consequently the fate Of this bill has prob
ABLY been decided in the house, and we
shall perhaps be enabled at the expiration
of another week to announce the result.
In addition to the aforementioned bill in
troduced by Gen. Dodge, Mr.. Kennedy,
the chairman of the commtc on commerce
has consented to embrace the harbor bill Of
our Delegate in the General harbor BILL
which will be brought in by that commit
tee. This being the case, there viii still
remain hope that something may be done
for US by Congress, should the bill brought
in by Gen. Dodge fail Of success. Our
claims for appropriations will be brought
before Congress in two distinct bills, and
the unremtted attention Of our Delegate
may be expected in the first place, 10 pro-
cure, if possible, the passage of the first
bill named, but if that fails, the second bill
named will command his attention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

0FIn another column Will be found an
article taken from the Green Bay Republi-
can, signed by F Gilbert, Esq. Notwith-
standing the length Of the article, we are
induced to give it a place, from the fact
that Mr.. Gilbert was for many years per-
sonallv known to us in the state Of New
York, where his character for truth and
veracity was unQuestionabIe. lie is at
present one Of the most prominent MGR
chants at Green Bay, and sustains an un-
impeachable reputation among the citizens
Of that place, tor honesty and integrity
Those individuals who still attempt to sus-
tain Doty from mere purposes of self-in-
erest, will at no distant day feel heartily
ashamed Of their past course. They are
no" without excuse for UNFOLDING disho-
nest Executive, except perhaps some paltry
consideration of official favor; and when
the day of political retribution shall come,
the greater will be the political condemna-
ton which will be mcted out to them by the
people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07
THE HOUR OF PRAYER.
BY MISS u. A. FAIRMAS.

How quietly the still hour OF twilight
steals on. The suns last golden ray which
fingered so long upon the eastern mountain
as 'it pairing were sweet sorrow, has dis
appeared. The last rosy tint is fading from
the evening cloud. A deeper shadow set
ties over the valley. One by one nights
unwearied watchers shine out in their 'tar
off depths The bird folds its weary wing
within its little nest. The murmur of the
lee is still The busy hum of man is hush
ed. For a brief space the wrestless
world reposes. 1t is the hour OF
nrayer, and meditation; the sabbath of the
day.
It brea;hes its own blessed quiet over the
Christians spirit and disposes him TO deep
and earnest communibgs with himself, and
with his Father. The world loses its hold
upon his heart: wealth, pleasures, honors'
earth's vain array. seem now what 1hey
are-ilusipns, fleeing shadows. Cares
and vexations. which perhaps occupied to Q
much his mind, and rulfled his temper du-
ring the day. now sink into their real lnsig-
nihcance. He lifts his eyes to the magnit-
icent armament above him, and feels he is
but a speck, an atom in the vast creation;
he thinks Of his immortal spirit. and the
priceless ransom paid for it, and knows it
outweghs the worth of worlds.
The serious, but pleasant thoughts pos
sess his mind, the rapid flight of Time; how
soon lis last hour shall have struck for him
and his ransomed spirit breathing lis last
PRAYER. and dropping lis fraiI tabernacle,
shall rise to its blssful homo in heaven
Oh. what light breaks upon the tomb. what
an effu gence Of glory beams beyond i'll
His is indeed the common lot, ashes TO
ashes and dust to dust" and the clods of
The valley are piled upon his once living
and breathing form. But What then, it is
only the senscless clay which mouiders
there; death cannot touch the immortal
spirit; that is not shrouded in the grave.
But the twilight fades, darkness gathers,
deeper silence prevades all nature. 1t is
to him the "s,iIl small voice" Of his father
and he "wraps his face in his MANTLE" and
bows down in prayer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

% The Washtenaw Mich county
Jail is without boarder, with one excep-
ton, He will be discharged as soon as he
can procure bail to keep the peace. The
Westinghouse are doing wonders at the
West. Population Of the county, %, 200.
C There are in the United States just
one hundred soldiers of the revolution on
the pension list over one hundred years of
age. The Oldest man on the list is Micha-
ell Hale, of Union county, Pennsylvania,
who is in his ll5th year.
The great bell on the town-house, Man
chester, N. H. weighing nearly three
thousand pounds, tumbled down from its
elevated position las, week, and tolled the
unwelcome story of its discomfort.
C. The tone Of the public press in
England seems to indicate the abolition OF
the Corn Laws, and fixed duty on for
eign Grain.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

The Longest Steamboat in the WorH.-
The new steamboat called the "Empire,"
is ready Cor launching in New York. She
is intended TO ply twice day between
New York and Troy. The following are
her dimensions:
Extreme length on Geek 800 ieet',
bredth Of beam 3Os
1" depth Of hold "
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

% Hon. H. Croker will accept our
thanks for slips, containing the proceed
ings of the legislature on the first day of
the meeting.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

The Middlcsex Mills at Lowell, owned
by w. & S Lawrence & Stone have now
on hand 500, 900 worth ofcloths-a pref
ty little item, surely, showing the econo-
my going on among the people. In 1886
and 81, new coats were all the fashion;
man could not, then, get trusted without
new coat on. Now, 10 get credit among
the merchants, man must have a coat on
well mended. 1t shows retrenchment and
good wife.
Military Encampment at Detroii-A
military State Convention Of Michigan clos
ed lis session Of four days on the 9th in
slant. A resolution was passed, TO hold
grand military encampment at Detroit, on
the 2Sth of June next, and to end on the
4th of July.
o. There are ten thousand females in
London, who are shirt makers. 1t takes
IA hours to make a superior shirt. for
which they get l2a cents, and are COMPEL
ed to find the thread. For what is called
shop shirts, thew receive only one penny,
mot two cents, TO make them and find
thread.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

NJ Mr.. Phildnder Judson. one OF the
whig representatives from this county, APP
peared at Madison on Monday the 30th
inst, took his oath Of Office as mem
Der Of the House of Representatives, and
took his seat. By this act Mr.. Judson ac-
knowledges the legality Of the Legislature
as at present constituted.
Mr.. Trowbr,dge, another representative
from this county, also appeared on the
same day, was sworn, and rock his seat
Messrs. Judson and Trowbrdge were nei-
Their Of them present at the session on the
first Monday of December last.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

media,ely formed. Something more 'ha''
IOOu killed and wounded formed me loss
Of the military. An immense amou az OF
money, jewelry, &c. were plnndered py
the rabbe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

GA Mrs. BisnoP is making great stir
in New-York concerning the approaching
end OF the world. Her theory is, that when
all created things have been restored TO
their original purity, as before the falI,th
conhagration Of the world will take place,
and Immediately after, all will return and
live upon the earth in their present shape.
Mrs. b. is said to be woman Of good edu-
cation, and defe nds her doctrines by apt
quotations from Scripture and ingenious
reasoning. The general excitement which
now prevails on the subject Of the Second
Advent, she thinks are the promptngs Of
the Holy Spirit TO induce men to prepare
for coming events.-R och. Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07
SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, I543,

u WANTED-Flour, Butter, Ham, Oats,
Wood, &c. on subscriptions for the Telegraph.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07
From the Dubuque Express, of the Goth.
on II X GE

Dill JOHNSON, OF IdlFIOt fncWOry, Tie
buckanier of the lakes, and the Hero Of
The Thousand Islands, was lately lyncbed
in Buchanan county, |. T. in an inhuman
and outrageous manner We have only
lately learned that so distinguished an in
dividual has taken up his home in one of
our frontier counties, where he lived at
peace with the world, cultivated a farm
and was accompanied by only two hir-
&C men, and very amiabe daughter. Who
If we mistake not, accompanied him in
his Canadian exploits. A gentleman from
Linn county gave us the following particu-
lars of the brutal treatment which he lately
received.
On one of our coolest nights the 14,h
Of last month his house was attacked by
an armed party Of Il dozen men, headed
by a fellow named Bennett, who formerly
resided in Delaware county. They dragged
him from his bed, and tied him to a tree
for the purpose of hogging him. His he
roc daughter flew to his rescue, and while
the guns were levelled to shoot her, she cut
the cords with which he was tied. They
tied him second time, and threatened her
life if she approached, but she cut the cords
a second time, although every trigger was
pulled to fire, declaring that she was pro-
pared to die, rather than see her father suf-
fer, and ali the time demanding the cause
without avail. They tied him third time
and having secured her, they laid ffty-six
Iashes on his bare back with a COW hide.
Then gearing up his own horses, they put
him and her on a sled, and drove them off
with positive charge. never to come back
but at the risk Of his life. Bennett's being
the only settlement near, they had to 60 20
miles that night to the next nearest house,
a night which, if we are not mistaken, was
one Of the coolest this winter. The despc-
radoes then searched his house, and took
away some money; all that they could find.
Johnson having laid a complaint before
the authorities Of Linn county, the Sheriff
went with posse, but was forced back by
Bennett and his party. A second posse
went out, headed by man who was driven
from the Bennett settlement, because he
would not unite with them; but before the
second posse arrived, Bennett and some Of
his gang had fled, and three or four Of
those who remained behind were taken
prisoners, amongst Whom was Inc fellow
who fogged Johnson. They are now in
confinement. OF the Bennett party who
escaped, three or four were frozen so bad
" that one or two Of them have since died
Bennett passed through this town one night
last week, in disguise, and by letter re-
ceived here last Sunday. from Dixon, on
Rock river, he was at that place on Friday
-. bn bor
of Illinois, and we heartily wish he may
not escape the just judgment of the law.
A fear that Johnson would succeed in
getting the seat Of justice for Buchanan
county located at his place in the geogre-
phical centre, was the only cause of the
outrage, as Bennett claimed it for his loca-
ton, only four miles off, at the rapids Of the
! Waosipinicon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07

NIILIERIsM The second advent doctrine of Mil
Ter appears 10 have become a very general theme
of remark by the press, both political and religious,
throughout the country. 4 great proportion seem
disposed to treat the destruction of the world,
with satire and ridcule, while some look to the
probability of the event with apparent serious.
ness The Rev. Abel Thomas has recently deliv
cred lecture in the city of New fork on the Pro-
phecies and in refuaton of the interpretations of
Miller. We copy the following extracts from the
Ny. Express, and leave those to Judge who are
better acquainted with bible history and chronology,
Than ourselves, whether there is any force in the
argument of Mr.. Thomas
Mr.. Thomas states that Mr.. Miller is
no, governed in his calculations by the
same rule at all times. He usually calls
days years Of time; but when years are
mentioned in the Scriptures, they pass with
him 10 make out his chronological cacu
Iations, or years, whereas they should be
multiplied by the days Of each year, and
thus make all his predictions established
on one and the same principle.
According to Mr.. Miller's own ca'cua-
tons, Nebuchadnezzer, who was condemn
ed to feed with the beast. Of the earth, would
have been subjected to punishment 1000
wears, which time would have terminated
about the wear 1850; and TO use his Tho
mas's) expression. poor Nebuchadnezzar,
if the world terminated in Il l3, would be
found eating grass l07 years after the des-
truc,ion of the world.
1t is generally supposed that our Ammo
Dominion yearly computation, is efficient
four years, which is frequently noted on
the margin Of quarto and polyglot Bibles;
so tina, the events predicted to occur in l9-
43 would have all occurred in 1899 if NJ H.
cr's doctrine is true. In fact, allowing
bnt 800 days, rs Miller does, each year,
the difference by loss Of tine. amounts to
&c wears which carries the end Cl the world
Lack to 1917.
But fortunately for large majority Of
the world unp,eparcd as they are for so
important an event, the years II, 80, 40,
and al have passed away in the same a.
greeable routine as before, except some
mighty financial commissions have been eX-
perlenc d.to the great dsmay &disappoint-
mcnt Of eager hunters after the shining
spoil, much of which has vanished in paper
light as air, spoiled by too close contact.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-02-07
ARREARAGES.

1t will be gratifying to those holding claims against
the Territory, to learn that the of $15 1000 has
been allowed by The General Government for the
payment of arrearages, and that the money will be
forthcoming Immediately. Although this sum does
not cover the entire amount Of claims held against
the Territory, yet it is probably sufficient to pay all
the demands which the General Government re-
qarded as strictly legal.