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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

The BENEVOLENT EAST INDIA MER-
cHANT.-Edward Colston, ut the age OF
forty yeats, became a very eminent Eas,
India merchant, prior to the incorporation
OF the East India company, and had forty
sail of ships of his own, with immen se
riches flowing in upon him. He still re-
NAMED uniform in hi, charitable DISPOSE
ton, distributing many thousand pounds to
various charities in and about London, be-
side private gifts in many parts of the
kingdom. In the year l705, he instituted
magnificent school in 81. Augustine's-
back, in Bristol, which cost him ELL 900
in the building. and endowed the same with
tl,7OO and fl,sO0 per annum, forever
lie likewise gave fI0 for apprent cling
every boy, and for twelve years after his
death fl0 10 put them into business. II
has been frequently reported that hi. pri-
va.e charities far exceeded those in public.
We have heard says the Bristol Eng
Journal, that one of his ships trading 10
the East Indies had been missing upwards
OF three years. and was suppose TO have
been destroyed at sea; but at length she
arrived, richly laden. When his principal
clerk brought him the report Of her arrival,
and OF the riches on board, he said, a she
was totally given up for lost, he would bv
no means claim any right TO her there
fore he ordered the ship and merchandise
TO be sold, and the produce thereof to be
applied towards the re ief Of the needy
which directions were Immediately carried
into execution. Another singular instance
of his tender consciousness 10 Oh. .;,,, ,,,,.
at the age of forty, when he entertained
some thoughts OF changing his condition.
lie paid his addresses 10 a lady, but being
very timorous lest he should be hindered
in his pious and charitable designs, he was
determined 10 make christian trial of her
temper and disposition and therefore one
morning filled his pocket with gold and
silver, in order that, if any obiec, present.
ed itself In the course of their tour over
London bridge. he might satisfy his in!en-
tons. While they were walking near ST.
Magnus church, woman IN extreme mi
sery, with twins in her lap, sat begging
and, as he and his intended lady were arm
IN arm, he beheld the wretched object, put
his hand In his pocket, took out a handful
oil gold and silver. and cast it into the poor
woman's lap. The lady. being greatly
alarmed at such profuse generosity, colored
prod giously ; and when they were gone
little further towards the bridge-foo,, she
turned to him and said. Sir, do you know
what you did few minutes ago' Ma
DAM replied Mr.. Colston, : | never let nv
right hand know what my left hand doeth.'
lie then took his leave of her. and for this
reason never married 20 The day of his
death, although he lived 10 be eigh.y-fve
years of age
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
WING LOVE FOR THE LABORING
MEN.

Remember that Thomas w. Dor, whose
only offence was that he sought to give the
poor man right TO vote, right which he
caunot exercise in the Wing State of Rhode
Island, is now ncarccrated in Penetentary
for life! Remember too, that Judge STA,
pies, one of DORIS Judges, being asked as to
whether the Declaration of Independence
should be incorporated IN the publication OF
the laws of Rhode Island, answered - No,
that instrument has done mischief enough
already" Such is the spirit of modern
whiggery lis love for the poor and
the iaboring classes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

A RAr-TAiL GERANIuM.-The LouS-
vile Courier tells an admirable story of
one Ned Weir. well known AMATEUR
coNNo,ssEuR. and little grea, man generally
OF ashington, some years ago. Neo had
penchant for eercniuns knowing this,
wag laid trap for him. Ned was told,
that If ne desired 10 enrich hia collection
OF plants with one not TO be had e'sswbere,
and which had just been imported from the
Niger, 10 lose not a moment in securing
it. This was sufficient. Away posted our
friend Ned. and for a pretty penny. be-
came the proprietor ofthe only ra,-,ail &C.
ranium in America. Placing il under his
de xter arm, he wended his way 10 the resi-
dence of the lady of one Of the high digni-
taries of the federal ely. Placing il care
fully adjusting the stem, which, as he SAID.
in consequence of long voyage, had be-
come little dry and los, its foliage--and
giving special directions 10 have il exposed
to the sun and kept we'll watered, Ned made
his congee and departed. On the third
day, it began to send forth its fragrance;
each succeeding day it increased. but show
ed no signs of budding. On the sixth day,
curiosity was on tip-toe 10 ascertain. by
actual examination, the structure of a plant
so redoler, of fragrance, and yet SO with
e. cd and stiff. as was the stem Of tho rat
tail Niger geranium. On the removeing
| the earth. following the stem downwards,
low, and behold there lay the remains of
an enormous rat with his tail tied neatly
up TO a stick
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24


Dg. CRUsrY GLOWING MORE P.cyT,ors
" Have you ever remarked, DR.. Csas,v. >
quoth Ms. Stimp Yesterday, :. tina, nv chi
ofen have different ways from most peo-
ple's2'
Frequently reiorted the doctor.
Entirely dlffersui;' continued Mrs.
Stimp.
Eniirely diskeTent;' echoed the doctor.
Wen, how do you accoun, for it, Dry
asked Mrs. siimp. inqniringly.
becansc, reoiae5 the doctor, you
have hSmofed them so much that they
nave rays Of their oarn. noticed il par
ficufarsy when little Benny threw iha, APP
pie core at you, right in your face, and
told YOU he'd do it again IL he wapted TO-
Mrs. siimp has no, alluded to her chill
drel since.-N. o. Pic,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

4 QUESTION WITHOUT AN ASswaR.-A
knot Of rustical worthless were convened
round the fire in the bar room Of an Amer
lean village tavern. The blacksmith, and
the barber, and the constable, and the
sehooimaster. all were there. After they
had guzzled and smoked to their hearts,
content, and when all the current topics of
the day had been exhausted, the school
master proposed new kind of game, TO
relieve the monotony of tho evening
Each one vas to propose puzzel TO his
neighbors; and whoever should ask qucs-
ton he himself could not solve was to paw
the reckoning for the whole. The idea
pleased: and the schoolmaster, by virtue OF
his station, called on Dick bolt, whoma
mos, folks thought a fool, and few knew
for knave, TO put the first question
:. Neighbors.' said Dick, drawing, and
looking ineffably stupid, "yoa'vo seen
where squirrels dig their holes. Can any of
you tell me the reason why they never
throw out any dirtw This was poser;
and, after long cogitation, even the t" mas
TERI was obliged TO give il up. Ii now de-
voved upon Dick TO explain. s. The rea-
son is" said Dick, :. that they first begin
At the bottom OF the hole" .. Stop, Stop"
cried the pedago -ue, startled out Of all his
prudence and propricty by so monstrous
an assertion, spray how does the squire
&c, therei" "Ah! MASTER" replied Dick
the delighted grinning, :. that's the qnes-
ton Of your own wise asking. You'er in
for The qnor."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

We understand that one or two men who
were disappointed in getting nomination
for office at the county convention, are run
ming about the county endeavoring to influ-
ence democrats to vote against Marshall Nj.
Strong. Is there a democrat in Racine
county who can be influenced by such men,
One of them at least, is man who has had
Office at the hands of the democracy of Ra-
cine, and now, because tho democracy have
not seen fit TO re-nominate him, viper-fke,
he attempts to sting the hand that warmed
him into life. Democrats should beware of
such men. They are not worthy of being
listened to a moment. Men who show
themselves Without honor or fair-dealing.
are certainly not the ones to advise either
an individual or party, as to what IS proper
and Tor their well-heing. What can be said
with truth against MARSHALL VI. Srong as a
representative in the Council tom Racine,
Nothing whatever One year ago. without
any solicitation on his own part or that of
his friends, the democracy of Racine sought
him out, nominated, and elected him to the
Council. As Councillor be proved him
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
and well worthy of sunport.

dIII WtII WORTHY Oh support.
We feel that we cannot too strongly eau
ton the democrats of Racine, 10 beware of
those men who calling themselves Demo
Gratis, vet seek the defeat OF the democratic
ticket, and the success of the wings. We
believe that no ticket ever before gave more
universal satisfaction, than the present de-
mocratic ticket, but there are always men,
who, unless they have every thing they covei
are always ready to bolt the nomination.
Such men are always inscriptions; what
few there are of them in view of our nomi-
nation, are no doubt busy, and we caution
democrats 10 beware of them. The position
they occupy is conclusive that they arc en-
titled to no degree of confidence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
EOter's,

Look well to your tickets. The ticket
as published above, is the ticket nominate
at the regular county convention. We know
that spurious tickets, called democratic, will
be circulated, with democratic names stFick-
en- off and others inserted. Scan every
name on your ticket and sec that 1t cores
ponds with the above. Be not deceived
nor cheated
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
IseWare!

Voters, we know not what stories viii be
circulated on the eve of the election to pre-
JUDGE you against the democratic nomi-
uees. We have pretty good evidence that
nothing will be left un;ried. Pause, before
YOU believe them. You know that the men
ON the ticket have always been esteemed
excellent men. You win not then permit
the SANDER of moment, to ipjure in your
estimation the character which has been for
ming Tor years. Believe not the stories which
are circulated ON the eve of the election.
Tor tha' tney are circulated too late for contra
d,cton, is the best evidence Of their nn,r,,,b
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

The MEDICAL STUDENT -sYuu have
read sufficiently long. Charles said an
elderly physician of my acquaintance 10
his student, "a youth who had been study
ing medicine some two years. ito com.
mence visiting the sick! will take you
with me this morning, and you will have
an opportunity of seeing, as we'll as rea-
ding, of the MANY changes in diseases we
haveto watch with an eve of much scru-
tiny and discrimination, in order TO enable
US more correctly to judge the character
and treatment of various cases than we
could possibly learn from reading all the
books ever published on the scieuce.
And sure enough, off went preceptor and
pupil in the daily round of professional
visits.
The first house they entered, was one
where man in a convalescant state was
loungr.g upon bed, while his Nurse was
comfortably seated in rocking chair,read-
ing a novel for his amusement. The doc
tor approached the bed, and after feeling
the pulse Of The patient, turned 10 the
nurse and said. lie has been eating oys-
tersi-Why de you Let him have themp
The nurse declared most positively that
he had not;-but being more closely inter-
rogated, said he only ate two or three.
After leaving the house. the student
asked the ctor how in the world he could
tell lha, i; was oyster he had ea,enP
why, saw the shells under the bed"
was the reply.
The doctor being very busy tbs next day.
sent the s,uden alone 10 the patient, and
upon his return asked him how no was.
He is much worse said the young dis
oiple, think he will die; he has eaten .
Eorsev
a horse!' vociferatei the physician.
Yes, sir; q horset
How in the world did you find out that
he had eater. horsep
Because SIR said the knowing student,
Il saw a saddle and bride under the bcdn
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

Meeting Nth a Rebnf.-Plcher met
with an amusing rebuff a few weeks ago,
IN the western part of the State.
Walking to quiet old gentleman, in the
midst of crowd, he held on, his hand and
remarked, with bis most winning smile
s. My dear sir, | cannot tell your name,
bat am sure We have been together some
where-T
:" Perhaps we have replied the old gen.
tleman, "for have been in some deneed
bad company in my day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
ABOLITIONISTS.

We understand that the Wing Abolition
ISIS in the north part of the county, have &C.
morally concluded to vote the wing ticket.
So mote it be, if they see fit. 1t is no bu-
siness of ours. If they can reconcile such
easy virtue to their consciences, they arc
welcome to do it. Let the public Judge
of If.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
MONDAY NEXT

democrats, we urge you one aud all TO
attend the polls ON Monday next in the full
filmenl Of your duty as electors, Let no
one absent himself under the impression that
the single vote which he may cast is of no
Importance. 1t may be of the very highest
importance: It is by no means an unusual
circumstance, that single vote decides the
character of the result. Ii may be so in this
instance. Our opponents are sparing no
oSettion, and will no doubt poll their whole
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

We caution voters, and particularly our
naturallzcd Irish voters, to beware of at
tempts to deceive them. Such attempts
viii lie m1de. We know that an individu-
al of the name of MacCabe, who claims to
b. an Irshman and Democrat, is perambu-
ldting the county using all his efforts to in
dlydual is known it is not necessary TO say
4 single word with regard TO him; where he
IS not known it is barely possible he may de-
ceive the unsuspecting. We tell voters that
this individual is not worthy of one moments
credence. If We thought it worth while we
could give ample evidence, to show why he
is not worthy of belief, and if any person is
curious on the subject and will call upon us
we pledge ourself to do it to their satisfac-
ton. The business of the public press is
perhaps not with private character, but when
those who are despjcabe in every point of
view, seek the injury of good and vrtuous
men, we cannot be expected 10 remain silent.
w say then, that this man MacCabe is not
worthy of one moments belief. There is no
story so monstrous that he would hesitate a
moment to utter it; no device too mean for
him TO resort to. His own countrymen re-
pudia;e and desp;se him for ample and suf
ticicnt cause, and SO indeed do all with whom
he comes in contact. We should not say
one syllable with regard to him, every bo-
dy were acquainted with him; those who
know him do not require to be warned
against him. Il is those only who do nol
know him that we caution. He cannot slv
one word in truth against any one of the
Democratic nominees; what he may say, we
cannot tell, aud we therefore caution the UNI
snspcctng to beware of him. There is not
4 man on the democratic ticket TINT it would
not be az justI. to compare hs chsracte;
With thar of MacCa5e. viii any one then
allow what this man may say 10 influence
them against the democratic nominees.
1t is unpleasant to US TO sReak of any one
IN this way, bat an individual of this stamp
should hesitate about putting himself in po-
sition which compcls US to do it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
Fraud!

The following deliberate and villainous
fraud has been exposed to us. A ticket as
follows, has been printed at the why office
and is now in circulation:
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Fol Council.
AEch1cl Frank,
Rhcubcu II. Daming,
For the House of r oprcscntatives.
Robert q. McCIeIIen,
Albeit q. Northw1y,
jdLus Z. b. NJ ,eCIbe.
For Sheriff
Charles Durk-c.
For Judge OF Probate,
NusNey Fronch.
: For Register,
l.. +. Lewis.
For Treasurer,
Levi Blake.
Clerk of The Bo1rd of Superyisors,
Thomas E. Plrmeee.
For,SurregoF,
Moses y las.
For Coroner,
Chauuccy Kellogg.
Such are the miserable attempts which
will be made to cheat The democrats of RI
cine out of their votes
The second name ON the list. it will be
seen Is that Of one Of the nominees on the
Liberty ticket.
From the names of the Representatives
Mr.. Sheldon's has been stricken, and that oil
julius T.. B. MacLabe, inserted. We have
before sfroken Of this man. Suffice it to
say that he is much filter subject for a Jail
than representative hall, and that be viii
in our opinion, reach the former much be-
fore the latter.
For Sheriff, the name of the Liberty no-
minee has been inserted in place of The de-
mocraiic nominee, Mr.. lIugunn. The pur-
pose of this is to elect the Wing nominee,
For Register, the name of Mr.. Lewis is
inserted in place of Mr.. Knight Mr.. Lew
is IS not a candidate aud the purpose of this
is to defeat MIR. Knight.
There will doubtless lie every variety of
fraud attempted upon the voters of Racine.
We CautiQn our friends to be indefltigabIe
and active in exposing them. We feel con-
fident that the people of Racine will treat
this precious rascaliy as il deserves.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
TRIuMpHs oF DEMOCRACY,

The result of the late elections in the
States of Louisiana, North Carolina, India
ma, Illinois, Kentucky, Alabama, Missouri,
Vermont and Maine, is most suspicious TO
the success of the Democratic party in the
Union The following are the democratic
gains in the States that voted since the no.
minaton of Polk and Dallas
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24

ELEcTRICITT.-Spea OF electrlci v,
DIR. Leidner says" Startling as il may
seem, it IS beyond contradiction certain
that the lorgest LIE, den battery does not
equa in quantity the electricity which pas
ses between the lounge and a silver spoon,
during the simple act OF eating an egg
indeed, il the quanty developed in the lat
ter case were free 10 assume the form o
the electricity obtained from friction, The
result would be a 'ghtning flash OF no smal.
power. The chemical action OF grain OF
water upon four grains OF zinc, can eyol ve
electricity equal in quantity 10 shai OF q
thunder storm"
10 these facts of The Doctors the editor
Of The Albany knicerbocksr appeRds aae
which we think the most Of our readers
vii! agree with US in thinking is indlsputa-
ble--vlz. that the bps OF beautiful feuBai4s
are as mu ID gasSanic batteries as the ley
den phiai arrangement We discover
,hi, little secret says no Of the Knee
boeks :, q about week ago while yogBg
ts6y. from Gown Soalh. all loychasss anc
desihTy was playing arouad and teazing Va
By some meaas or other, our lips caaae n
cosssct with each other, wbca 10 Cur con.
siernation, a shock OF electrically of the
most alarming description Instantly daried
over ear waole muscular system, of such
pEodigious power sha, 10 gave Us palpIia-
ton OF the heart which has continued 4
this day.
:" What's very Surprising abanl his
electricity, is the fact, that the Eawes o.
the shock invariably Increases With m
beauty Of The bisiery-one owned, Cor III
stance, by pair OF melting black eyes we
think would prove fatal to the strongest
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When certain persons abuse us, lei Us
ask ourselves what description Of charac.es
it is tia. they admire.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
DEMOCRATS OF THE NORTH !

DEMOCRATS OF THE NORTH!
Heed no stories which may be detailed to
YOU OF disatfections or divisions in our ranks
We assure you that all here is UNION,
HARMONY, and CONFIDENCE. De
mocrats will all here vote the clean, straight,
ticket; the ticket of their choice as NANTES
red at The convention. Do the same at the
North, and the democracy of Racine will
come out of the contest with majority I'M
eqIaled at any previous contest. We say
this in no spirit ofvain-boasting but with sin
cerly and truth. The result at the south
will justify us in what We say. Come up
to the contest then in the true and right SPIT
rit, determined to vote the ticket, the whole
ticket, and nothing but the ticket. Victory
will then be ours by triumphant and over
whelming majority.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-24
State Government,

Do not fail, one and all, to vote on this
question. on Monday next.
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