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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

What IS the Duty of GOrernment!-
Government is founded TO protect the rights
of community, it is its duty to make such
laws and such arrangements as shall efIec-
tually protect the rights Of one citizen a
gainst aggression from anolher-to protect
classes Of citizens against aggressions Of
other classes. It is not founded to put
money in the pockets Of any. All must
take care of themselves, and look to gov
eminent for nothing more than protection
Of rights. No man or class Of men should
ever think of asking of government special
favors-for these cannot be granted with
out injury to many others. The burthens
Of government of course rest upon the
shoulders Of the people, who conson: to be
taxed to a degree sufficient for its support
and only to that degree. 1t is not the
duty Of government to enter upon banking
speculatiens-it is not its duty TO enter in
to business which alone belongs to indl-
v;duals. But i: is lis dirty to project the
rights Of its citizens at home and abroad,
and have their business transactions to
themselves. These are simply the duties
Of government, and the more strictly it is
confined to these duties, the better for the
people, who are willing to be taxed to sus-
tain itfor these purposes, but whose interests
require that its power shall cease here
Hartford Times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16
The United States.-Look abroad over

The United States.-Look abroad over
this country: mark her extent,her wealth,
her fertility, her boundIess resources; the
giant energies which every day develope,
and which seem already bending that fatal
race-tempting, yet always fatal 10 repub
lics-the race for physical greatness and
ggrandzement. Behold, too, that continu-
Gus and mighty tide Of population, native
and foreign, which is forever rushing
through the great Valley ofthe West to-
wards the setting sun. sweeping away the
wilderness before it like grass before the
mower; Weakening up industry and civiEza-
ton in its progress; studding the solitary
rivers of the West with marts and cities;
dotting lis boundless prailies with human
habltatlons; penetrating every green nook
and vale; climbing every fertile ridge,and
still gathering and pouring onward to form
new States in those vast and yet unpeopled
soltudes where the Oregon rolls his majes-
tic flood, land" hears no sound save his own
dashing."
Mark all this; and then ay,by what bonds
will you hold together so mighty people,
and SO immense an empire? What safe
guard will you give US against the dangers
which must inevitably grow out of so vast
and complicated an organization? In the
swelling tide of our prosPerlty,what a field
will open for political corruptionl-Wh hat
world OF evil passions TO control, land jarring
interests to reconcile! What temptations
will there be TO luxury and extravaganza
What motives to private and official cupid
ity! What prize will hang glittering a. a
thousand goals TO dazzle and attempt ambi-
toni Do we expect TO find our security a.
gainst these dangers, in railroads and ca
nails, in Recommendations and ships of war?
Alas! when shall we learn wisdom from the
lessons Of history? Our most dangerous
enemies will grow up from our own BOSOM.
We may erect buIwarlss against foreign in
vasion; but what power shall we find in
walls and armies to protect the people a.
gainst themselves. This is but one sort
Of "internal Improvement" More through,
" Internal than that which is cried up by
politicians--that is able to save this coun-
try; we mean TIE improvement O. tile minds
oCher people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16
found his master insensible IN his chair,
though apparently unhurt.

found his master insensible IN his chair,
though apparently unhurt.
Mr.. lreton and his partners were sitting
in their counting room gloomy, and with
out hope. The clock showed twenty min.
utes of three In q quarter of an hour more
their note would be protested, and they
would be bankrupts. There seemed no
possibility Of preventing it. On rushed the
swift winged minutes, and now moment
lingering between them and ruin. At that
instant servant rushed in with note
cold Dlgby has reiented, and you can
have the discount. Come at once"
"Saved after ALL" exclaimed Brown,
the young partner who had opened the
note.
SIS it possble?' cried Ireton, waking
from his apathy.
Heaven be praised" said Simpson, the
remaining partner.
They hurried to the baI.s-ob,ained the
discount; honorcd their note, aud preserved
the credit. Ia five minutes after the teller
had paid out the money, old Isaac Digby
waddled into the bank, full of fire and fu-
ry, 10 countcrmand his consent in regard
70 the discount. which he said had been gi-
ven on compulsion. To his dismay he
found it was too late. He swea,ed and
swore good deal-and wished to have
Mrs Ireton apprehended 0burglary; but
his brother directors laughed him out of his
humor; and as it appeared shortly after
wards that Ireton's house was abundantly
50 good" the cid man was completely pac-
lied. He was in the habit OF saying that
he had never been outwitted but once in his
life. and then i! was by a woman. Is not
such woman somewhat more than an or
binary " heroineV
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16
Lord Brougham's Oratory is thus gra-

Lord Brougham's Oratory is thus gra-
phicalIy described by a London correspon-
dent of the Newark n. j Advertiser;
His first sentences, like those of most
great orators, are exceedingly ordinary and
delivered in a style that any school boy
might have equaled He turns to the bun
die of small slips of paper beside him takes
up one of them, and, after holding it close
to his eyes for moment. throws it behind
him and goes forward. The storm is rls-
ing. His manner is becoming every mo-
ment more animated; This voice. never pleas
ing, is growing more loud and shril;. ais
arms swing back and forth in uncouM !tut
most efficient gestures; the House is tar-
fectlv stiled. and by the time he arrives at
the second head of his argument. he
has gained complete command of his audi
tors. The second note adds fuel to the
fame, and on he goes. like fire on the
prairie. burning. blazing, scorchlng and
consuming all before him. His opponent
quakes with terror and surprise as he be-
holds the strong cords of his logic snapp-
ed asunder, like tow in the flame, and
shriveled into thin air; and at st,blister-
ed with sarcasm and CALLED with vindctlve
irony, he falls down discounted. beneath
the fiery tempest that overwhelms him
Such work IS too warm TO last long. The
orators voice and manner grows more
feeble. his victim lies before him ''fayed
alivew and quivering at every nerve; and
he sits down. per(ecly overcome with
the gigantic effort. The audience, caring
to hear no more, take their hats and dis
NORGE
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

ately for bo,h,the ladies live separated from
the society Of men, and wives do not even
eat with their husbands, so that their gentle
influence in polishing and humanzing the
rougher part of our race is unknown, and
they are in turn deprived of the informa-
ton and robustness Of intellect, which must
who go abroad, and mingle in the scenes
Of the world.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

OLD HIcKoRY.-The inteligen: CORES
pendent Of the New World-whose letters
from Florence (Italy) grace the columns
of that excellent publication-atter speak
ing Of the veneraton in which Franklin is
held throughout France and Italy, further
observes:
"The only portrait Of any foreigner
which have noticed in the print shops OF
Florence, is Franklin's.
81 cannot deny myself the pleasure,
here, Of mentioning the enthusiastic terms
Of admiration with which The intelligent
Italians speak Of Jackson. They discover
much IN his character resembling maj Of
the purest patriots Of their own country;
much, in short, of the true " old Romans"
greatness-wonderful decision and energy
Of character-qualties which are never
unaccompanied by other great powers of
mind. For sufficiently apparent reasons,
the present generation, in America, will
not render TO this great man that unlver-
salty Of praise which is his due; but
"Another age shall estimate his worth,
And glory in his name; the future shall be just
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16
NJ FRANK, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER

with the one cutting) that was bestowed
on this experiment; and it is propable that
his horses and cattle would also express
themselves we'll satisfied, if they were al
lowed the privilege Of speaking in public
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

LIFE IN NEw-YoRK.-The New-4ork
correspondent ofihe National Intelligencer
writes:
An infnity has been discovered between
theatricals and coffee, out Of which some
money is being made in New York. was
induced by curiosity TO look:in at Palmo's
Cafe last evening, and was surprised to
find myself in an assemblage Of two or
three hundred people. The saloon is We
ry gay painted and furnished with mirrors
marble tables, and other appurtenances OF
a cafe, and at the extremity, in large re-
cess. is miniature stage constantly sup
piled with dramatic varieties. A concert
was going on at the moment, couple OF
attractive looking women and a nice young
man doing trio, and the audience, with
their hats on, and their drink before them,
listened or not, as they pleased (butpartic-
ularly "not.") However it was all very
gay. There was a sparkling of foreigners
in the crowd, one old French gentleman,
among them with the cross Of the Legion
Of Honor in the button hole, but the main
portion Of the assembly seem composed of
clerks, "soap-locks," loalcrs, and seedy in
descrbables.
A theatrical entertainment, pleasant
seat for the evening at marble table.
sufficient portion of several hundred ci-
gers, and a cup Of coffce-all for six-pence
may be called cheap alternative to
loafng," Mr.. Palmo's theatricals cost
MIN sixty dollars week, | understand,
and he "makes it answer" There are
several Of these cafes diffarino somewhat
ia their inducements. | looked in, yester-
day. at very snowy one, in Chatham
street, where the strap is pictorial and liter
ary-a very handsome saloon. lighted by
a skyight, and furnished with paintings
and library;and all the papers and PERIOD
Gals This making Of cheap and attrac-
tive resorts for bachelors whose evenings
are 'on their hands," is (ike the spinster-
abhorred system Of clubs in London) very
anti-matrmonial in its tendency, and, Of
course, direct blow Of the anti-malthusi-
an supremacy Of American woman.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16
From the Prairie Farmer.
CORN SOWN FOR FODDER.
BY "PRAIRIE BREAKER.'

To the Editor of the Prairie Farmer:
The following are the facts IN relation to
a piece Of three acres cultivated by one of
nv neighbors last year. Iie thinks it de-
cidedlv the best kind of fodder which can
be raised on a farm. 1t may be fed green
both to mich cows and working cattle ad-
yantageouslv. Or if designed for fodder
il hould be Graded as soon as the tasselS
appear, and when sufficiently cured, be
bound in bundles. The mode of cultivation
was as follows: Plowed the gound early,
and let it lie until about the middle Of May.
1t was then narrowed and rolled, and four
bushels of seed sown 10 the acre, which
was powed in and again narrowed and
rolled. Being unacquainted with the pro-
per mode Of cultivating this crop, he did
not cut it early enough, and consequently
Obtained but one crop, part Of which was
lodged occasioning waste in gathering
probably equal to the growth after the ap-
pearauce Of the tassels. The product Of
this three acres, after being cured, was
fourteen wagon loads-its weight proba-
bly, not less than ten tons. The expense
Of the crop was as follows:
4 ID days work with man and team
blowing, &c, at $3.50 per day 6.75
- bush. seed corn at II ID cents 1,50
days grading at 81 per day 800
, taking up 6 900
Stacking, 2,25
Interest on land at $40 per acre $50
Total, $3.50
Cost per ton, Sl,73; whereas if it had
been cut at the proper season, it would
have reduced ii to 81, so, besides obtaining
a second crop, which he presumes would
yield at least five tons; which after de-
Quoting the expense Of securing it, would
reduce the cost TO Sl,4o per ton. Of this
fact ne is confident, that he is amply re-
paid for all the labor and expense (even
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

Henry A. Wise, in a speech lately a,
Hampton, Va. declared that " ii his mana
were put in vice, and he were constrain-
ed, under insuferable torture, to cast MS
vote between Martin Van Buren, and Hen
~ CLAW, he would vote for Martin Van
p,ren -,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

REAsoNs.-The Richmond Wing says
that when Henry Clay was boy, ne roa !,
to mill "almost literally in his shirt IAN.
and therefore should be chosen PRESIDENT
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

The editor Of the Boston Post says: Z"
don't know why ladies wear false bosoms-
unless it is 20 cheat the children. Poor
things.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-05-16

Be Something. BE something-sayst the
talented Kingsbury, no matter what. Throw
aside all collateral aids-off with your Goa
and determine TO work your way up
Providence has provided the ladder ahe
there it is before you-comc mount'mount;
Don't fold YOUR arms until you can hno
something to suit YOUR talents. Take the
chisel-the saw-the axe--the hammer.
We recollect young gentleman-an IN
innate friend-who was few years since
wealthy, being worth some Soo uoo. he
was IN excellent business; but the last panic.
like q whirlwind, swept his whole property
overheard, and left him a bankrupt. Did
he remain idle? No. He braced himself
up for fresh struggle. lie minded not
his delicate hands. but worked his passage
from a western port of New Orleans
Fjndinc nothing to do there, he worked his
wav I'D to New York. There we found
him busy and contented as of old.
.What are you at now BlllE
sAt!-oh, Pm porter 10 brokerin wall
pay wel-eh?'
why. enough to live on. l receive
nlnepence CAV, anu nave III"
of sleeping on his cunter at night. ia!
ha! ha "a brokers' counter makes rath-
er a hard bed'
But Bill, yOu ought not 10 live thus
Your talents ought to make you look high
err
.Av, and so you would have me run the
risk of starving out of respect TO my tai
ents? must do something. All want
is a foot-hold. Inquire for me yearfrom
now
In wear he had worked himself up to
be confidential book-keeper in large New
York establishment He will be admitted
as a partner soon and will acquire anoth-
er fortune. He adopted the true method
to keep out Of mischief.-Boston Amer'-
can.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Labor Saring Machioe.-Ihe Richmond Star
gives another instance, showing the onward march
Of improvement in this age, and the mighty strug-
gle of genius to develope its vast resources. An in
genous Dutchman in the neighborhood Of the
poor house, Richmond, Va, having an eye TO the
value of time, has constructed a water wheel, dri-
ven by the little brook Of that neighborhood, which
is Just about sufficient to rock cradle, and TO that
duty has he pu, it. When the plump baby, with
a full stomach, is disposed 10 seek the arms Of the
rosy god, the machine is applied to the cradle the
babv slowed snugly away, and the willing water
tcklcd at its novel duty, rocks, and rocks, and
rocks the cradle, while the babe slumbers swcey
and Mynhcer and his Vrau labor industriously
patterns Of content and genius. Who will say
that the world is not going ahead with rush
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Tie Mrgnoka-EmJlem IF Mr.. Chy.-The
Magnolia having been adopted by the wings as
mathematical of their candidate for tho presiden-
cy we publish the following description OF 1t,
copied from Southern paper.
ave are not going to say any thing against
the Magnolia 1T Is beautiful tee-the graceful
pyramid of its foliage, the linscl glitter OF the
leaves; and the glory of its oslentatious bloom,
make it one of the finest ornamental trees. But
it bears no fruit, that even a bird might cat--it
proudly shoots upwards, stretching nut no broad
and comfortable shelter for man or belst--its wood
is ,Dorihiss: will not do for fences, or boards
shingles, or ships, or even walking siicks-it loo
ses all the weight in seasoning and has no beauty
or durability: it is good for nothing as fire.
wood. The flower too, though so beautiful, is
dangerously poisonous, So much so that 1t cannot
he safely KEEP, in the house The magnolia then,
is q tree whose sole merit is the fine show it
makes nordng little shade-its wood worthless
its boushs without ftuii--is blossoms poisonous.
Win any one tell us what sort of politician Is he
whose fit emblem is The magnolia :"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
avail themselves Of Mr.. Dis lberaIity and procure
seeds and scions from his valuable collection. We
return thanks to Mr. d. for his kind favors.
Tylcrnnd Dcrnocrncy.

Various are the opinions OF many honest Finds
respecting the democracy Of JouS TT IEn and his
devotion to the fundamental principles of the
great republican creed. BY many democrats he
is received with open arms into full fellowship and
trust, whilst Others are extremely hostile TO his
democratic camp. His past political lliei referred
to All evidence Of his attachment TO the princi-
pies Of our party whilst his more recent and pres
ent conduct Is evidenced as showing the tIeacher-
Gus hypocrilc and base demagosue. Laying aside
all prejudice against the man on account Of his
being one Of the standard bearers during the me-
morablo campaign of 40; or without being fayo-
rably influenced in his favor on account Of his re-
cent manifestation ofparlali'y to democratic men
aud measures, we think the following language Of
the Democratic Review just and proper, and feel
quite confident that it speaks 4 continents Of
every true democrat in Illinois:
"When sudden aud solemn &C, of the Provi-
dencc Of God brought him into his present posi-
ton, he had II in his power to adopt course that
would have secured him a warm and triumphant
.
overwhelming majority of The county. That
course was earnestly, periodically, kindly. and
hopefully pointed out to him and urged upon him.
But he was not the Man for the Occasion. After
all, perhaps if he had been, he could never have
thus found himself there, in that precise and pc
cular position which created IL. lie was totally
unequal to the strong eilot Of any bold and manly
course, in either or in any direction. He tined To
shuttle stability along, IA middle way between the
two parties. He certainly did his best to remain
a Wing. He chung to them I'LL Clay shook him
roughly of and drummed him out of camp. We
all remember how he whioed about their unkind
injustice to him, when he had signed all their bulls
but one, and had done his best to arrange com
promise with them upon that one, by which he
might retain his hold upon them. And now that
the progress Of subsequent development has shed
its light upon the motives and spirit of prior
events, we see but slender title to credit that he
can claim at the hands Of the Democratic Party,
even for his Bank yetocs."
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
The Cattle sho mud Fair.

We are gratfed TO be enabled to state that The
arrangements for the approaching cattle show aud
fair are progressing finely. A large number OF
enclosures for stock have already been erected, and
it is in contemplation to erect one hundred, and
TO have lumber on the ground for the erection Of
as many more, if necessary.
The La Sale County Society, we are informed,
have abandoned the idea of giving free dinner on
the occasion, as was contemplated in the com
n,encement a willingness was manifested 10y
the executive committee OF the society, at their
first meeting to carry out the original design, hut
up~n fuA examination Of the whole ground,
they conceived the project to be impracicable and
gave il up. In this they have probably pursued
the wisest course. When il is taken into consi-
dcra,ion that from six to ten thousand persons are
expected TO be in attendance the magnitude Of the
undertaking will readily be seen. Whilst proy-
sions in abundance might probably have been pro-
cured from the members Of the society free Of
charge. yet the collecting them together, the cree
ton and furnishing Of tables &c, &c, presented
q series Of difficulties TO the committee which they
burst not undertake to surmount Free dinners
generally fail TO give satisfaction to the people,
while those engaged in furnishing them are put to
much trouble and expense, without even being al
lowed the pleasing recollection. after they over,
ihot they have administered satisfactorily to the
wants, or contributed 10 the enjoyment Of those
for whom they have endeavored to provide.
All the arrangements necessary for the occasion
will be made, and persons froma distance may re.
ly on being suitably accommodated. The Dir
fen! is on The ground and will be ready for the
purposes for which it is intended. We learn that
many of the most distinguished farmers of the
country will be in attendance, and that number
al addresses will be delivered during tho cxhib-
ton. from every quarter we hear of numbers
who are coming to the great holiday of the farm
ers and we are abundantly assured that il will far
eclipse any thing OF the kind ever held in the
West,