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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

R1cH Practical JoKE.-A friend
told US Joke few evenings ago-and
though II was told US in confidence, we
canno; resist the temp : ton o. laying ii be-
fore our readers, lei the consequence be
what it may.
In the western part Of the city live and
flourish Two Jolly young fellows sign paint
ing for livelihood and who are sometimes
in the habit of cutting up what are termed
.bigh shines" 1t so occurred few DAYS
ago that one Of the partners had some OUT
door business TO attend to, and left the shop
in charge OF his partner and little boy
who was employed TO grind paints During
his absence, the partner remaining went
TO work and painted the boys reck SO as 10
represent large cash, ard cut over his
eye. lie then took red paint, bespoited the
floor. clotted the boys hair g. made him
lay down in corner. He then painted a
great cash on his own check, barred his bo-
som; disordered his dress, dipped long bla-
ded knife in the red paint pot, and patiently
awaited the coming Of his partner. Directly
he heard him at the door, and the perform
ance commenced. The partner stuck his
hS"N INV 'hS iO'iIi uOOI, OIlc ounce was
sufficient-thc boy was PROSTATE on the
floor, with his throat cut grooming and cry
ing MURDER chairs, tcbles, benches, jugs,
and point pots were strewed around the
room in dire confusion, while the murder
Gus looking partner, with the bloody look
ing knife in his upIifted hand. was running
through the room and uttering wild and in
coherent expressions. 1t was evident to
the partner al the door, that his partner
had killed the boy. The thought was hor-
rid. Swift as lightning he flew to his faith
cr and informed HIM Of the C rcumstanccs.
number of friends were mustered who
repaired forthwith TO the scene Of action
The crowd augmented as it neared the shop
and in walked the whole posse-but What
was their astonis hment TO find The boy, with
out mark Of any kind, the room in perfect
order, no marks of blood preccptib!e, and
the partner engaged in lettering sign
and utter ignorance of any transaction Of
the kind avowed by both him aud the boy,
TO the other partners great modification
more especially as the persons he brought
there limited TO one another that during his
absence he might have INDUCED too freely
In "fire water" Commonwealth.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Correspondence of the Evening Post.
WASHINGTON. Nav 10. 1874

Nothing has transpircd this morning in
continuation of the rumor referred 10 ycStcr-
day, that Secretary Calhoun and p. VI. g..
Wickltte, were about 10 resign.
The Presidents friends, namely. those
who expect office from him, state, shy au
thorty, never were two individuals such fast
and firm friends and allies as Tyler and Cal
houu.
Nevertheless there is good evidence of
inc iAc' ihnt there has been Il little sparring
between those two personages, and that if it
were practicable the former would assent 10
the severance of the connection ,o-morrow
The disturbed feeling of our priv at Wa.
smngon, on the question of Presidential
candIiltcS, and the Texas schomo son,ns
nearly subsidized. Members of Concrnss
begin to see that they have legislative Jn,ies
to attend 10, which of right ont to preclude
their Interference in matters Of party m,n-
agement,
Gen. ClsS' letter on the annex uion of
Texas Will appear next week. Ii is address
ed TO Mr. Petit of INDIAN, and is generally
IN favor of annexation.
1t is not, however, believe. an ont an
{ manifesto, pronouncing an unqual fed
OPINION favorable 10 immediate annexation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

LARGER THAN ALT.-The Earl of Rose
has commenced melting at Birr the specu-
lum of a ''mons'er" telescope, the weight of
VIII Oh will be -four tons. The last one, call
cd by Sir. James Louth the "Leviathan,"
weighed three tons and is not polished off
yet
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
SOUTHPORT PRICES CURRENT.
FOR SALE.

Unity four acres OF Prairie, 4'mlles from South
Il portal tillable land, at a very low price.
LOTS FOR SALE
For sale, ten lots, upon the Wilson quarter adj
joining the North Ward. Each of these lots con-
tain half an acre, and front upon Broad street, the
most spacious street in Southport. They possess
also the advantage of being forever exempt from
any Corporation tax. A part of the purchase mo-
ney may remain npon the lot if desired.
ALSO FOR SALE,
The south east quarter of section two, town one,
%, two miles from the town of Southport. This
quarter section will be divided into lots to suit pur
chasers. IL is we'll timbered. Apply to
May u. }. BOND.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21


all Diseases of Nan or Beast that re-
quirc External Application.
FELLOW CITIZENS Perhaps you think
that this Balm is intended TO cure too many dseas-
es but we assure Won that all diseases of this cha
raeter, and many others that might be mentioned,
are speedily cured, or in truth persons greatly re
lieved; by the use of this medicine. We earnestly
request the afflicted TO give it a fair trial
Have you a pain or weakness in the small of your
backl If so, apply the Balm freely morning and
. ening with the fiat of your hand, and occasionally
rub the part well with rough CLOTH and it will
certainly relieve you
Have you the rheumatism? IF So wash the part
affected with cold water and CASTLE soap teen bath
il with warm vinegar, and rub well with rou gh
cloth, and then apply the Balm with the fiat of your
hand, before the fire. Wash every third day, and
use the Balm twice day, and you will soon be
free from this troublesome disease.
Have you a numbness or GOODNESS in your legs,
arms or feet? Ifso, rub the infected parl we'll with
rough cloth, and then apply this Balm freely
twice day, and in a short time it will be removed
Have you the Pilesl If so, apply the Balm three
times day, and in short time you will be WELL
Have you the Ncttle Rash or Erysipelas! If so,
apply the Balm three times day, and all unpleas-
ant sensations will soon disappear.
Have you sprained yourself? If so, apply the
Balm three times day, rubbing well with your
hand, and it will soon be removed.
Have you Bruises or Burns? If So apply the
Balm three times day, and you will soon be well.
Have you n Cut or Wound? If so, apylyt
Balm with feather two or three times day.
And are your Limbs or Joints Swelledl If so,
apply the Balm three times day, and the swelling
will soon disappear.
Have you the Teter? If so, apply the Balm
every morning and evening, washing every third
day with CASTLE soap, and removing the scurf from
the surface of the skin.
Have you pain in your Breast or Sides If so,
apply this Balm morning and evening, rubbing it
well with the fat of your hand, and you will soon
be relieved.
Have you Sore Eyes? If so, wet soft rag
with the Balm, and apply it on the out side of the
eyes every night on going to bed.
Are your toes, fingers ears Frosted or Poinson-
ed9 If so, apply the Balm three times day. and
it will positively cure them.
Have you Corns on your Feetl If so, cut them
well and apply the Balm, and will generally cure
them.
Have you itching or irritation of any parts?-
Then apply this Balm thoroughly and it will cure
you.
Have you fresh wounds of any kindl Spread
the Balm on linen and keen it bound on the parts,
changing daily, and it will heal without proud
flesh or inflammation.
Have you an old sore that wont heal Keep the
Balm bound on it, renewing Ii daily, and it will
soon heal from the bottom.
Be sure you get the true Balm from COM
STOCK & CO., and no other.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
POSTSCRIPT T,

We have Washington dates up the llth,
We find nothing confirming the rumor of the
passing of our harbor bill. We have a letter
from Washington, dated the 18th, which spc-
cites one Of the bills reported from the com
mttoe on commerce., as appropriating Cor
a harbor at Southport 1t is not very likely
that the bill has yet passed; things look very
favorable, however.
The general harbor and river BILL has not
yet received the acton of the committee on
commerce.
BrinkcrLoE, member from Ohio, died re-
Gently.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Southport Academy,

The former teachers (Messrs. Dana, Ma
wing withdrawn from the school, i, will now
be under the direction Of l. NJ. LovrLANp.
A. B. The term will commence. Wednes-
day April Sd. and continue IL weeks. In
strucflons given in the common higher En-
gllsh branches, Latin, Check, and French.
The course Of instruction will be practical
and thorough. Terms moderate. Should
ouificient encouragement be given, it is ho-
ped TO make the school a permanent one
worthy OF patronage WIN. BULLEN,
Prcst. Trustees.
NJ. FRANK, Sec'y
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
STATES OF AMERICA.


D'str'ci Of Coi,mtbia, 10 ,rit
Re it remembered, that on the tenth
day of March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and foriy-oEe, be-
fore us two Justices Of the peace for the
county Of Washington, Of the District Of
Columbia, personally appeared HENRY
CLAY and WILLIS GREEN, aud scvcrally
acknowledge themselves 10 owe the United
States OF America, that is to say, the said
Henry Clay five thousand dollars, and the
said Willis Green five thousand dollars,
cachto be r spectveIy levied oltheir bodies,
goods. and chatiels, lands and ienements,
10 and for the use of the said United States,
if the said Henry Clay shall make default
in the performance o. the conditions under
written.
The condition Of the above recogrizance
is sucl, that if the above named Henry
Clay shall keep the peace of the Unite
States towards all persons, and particularly
towards William X. King, then this re-
cognizance shall be void, otherwise of full
force and virtue.
Acknowledged before us.
b. Il. MoRsEL, ]. p.
w. THOMPSON, J. p.
A true copy,
Attest: w. BRENT, Clerk.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

MORTGAGE SALE.-Default having been
1Nl made in the conditions Of a certain Indenture
of Mortgage executed by Peter MeKenna of the
town of Pleasant Prairie in the county of Racine
and Territory OF Wisconsin, TO Royal A. Newcomb
OF the same place, bearing date the twenty third
day OF July, IN the year of Iord one thousand
eight hundred and forty two, and recorded in the
Register S office IN and for the county of Racine
on the twenty fifth day of July in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two,
at one O'Clock, p. m. of said day, and recorded in
volume OF mortgages, at pages 5l6 and SIT, of
certain premises described IN said mortgage as fol-
lows all the following described parcel of land Sit
uate In Racine county aforesaid and being seventy
acres off The south part of the east halt OF the north
east quarter OF section number twenty three, in
township number one north, of range number
twenty two east, of the third principal meridian
in the Territory of Wisconsin. On which said
mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of
this notice, the sum of eighty four dollars and eigh.
teen cents, (SS4,IS)
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of a power
OF sale contained in said mortgage, and in pnrsr-
ance OF the statute such case made and provided,
the premises above described or so much thereof as
may be necessary TO satisfy said principal and inte
est and costs accruing on the said NOR gage up to
the day OF sale, will be sold at public auction by
the sheriff of Racine County or his deputy. or nv
the attorney of the said Royal A. N, wcomb. ON the
twenty third day of May, A. ID. 1914, at the public
Inn of Messrs. Benedict & McKoy in the Village
OF Southport and county of Racine, at the hour of
ten clock In the forenoon of said day.
ROYAL A. NEWCOMB, Mortgage.
Southport, January &c, 1874.
The above sale has been postponed to 22d day
OF June, 1874, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the same
place. ROYAL A. NEWCOMB.
May 81. Mortgage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

Isaac GeOree-Gun.smith.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS
MAY CONE, Greeting:
X NOW We that ], Isaac GEORGE, of the Will
IN OF Southport, in view of myown personal
vantage in particular; and that of the public ing
erdt, have prepared myself to do an extensive but
ness IN the line of my profess;on-which is imr-i
ing and tinkering, all kinds Of breakable articl-
and things TO be found in hardware voeabular,
from steam engine to a sauce pan, and from
lightning rod to knitting needle, inclusire Wi
greater regard for truth than modesty feel cal .
ed upon to assure the public that my practical ska.
IN the particulars referred to not to be surpasse
by men OF moderate mechanical genius or preten
SONS. But as the "proof of the pudding is in the
ealing, hope the proper application will be made
to test the precise accordance between my practice
and professions which doubt not. will be found
TO be more than ordinarily remarkable. And in at.t
ultlon 1t may De well TO state IN connection, that
while neatness and despatch will characterize the
execution of all | undertake. the most remarka-
bic feature OF my business operations will be the
cheapness OF my servIces-not ciargss-for hone 10
be excused from any lessons in book keeping.
In short, propose for cash or its equivalent TO
dispense upon all who may be in need of my servi-
ces, the dement's OF my mechanical and artstical
SIKH and industry most cheaply, most neatly, aus
most expediuousIy
My tocnS IN qro or to bring myself down b tho
comprehension OF ordinary readers, The yJace in
nh'ch ] am to be found, is few rods aast of
w. Ii. Slocum's store
Southport, January |, 1914.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Attention Ladies and Gentlemen.

YOU will find a rich and splendid assortment of
/ fine Gold Jewelry in the shape of Breaches,
Finger Rings, Pencils ThimbIes, Watch Keys,
Spcctaces, &c. &c, just received at the shop of
Nav 2I STEPHEN H. CLEMENT
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

Character Of him whom they had thus as
sembled to honor" Democrats have great
deal more TO fear from such omens as Bella
Badger shadowed out. Any thing but be-
ing Bella Badgcred out Of an election, if you
please, gentleman wings. -ArgRr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

SILK GOODS.
PIECES mnslin de lane
i 10 pscofored gro de Naples silk
ps figured do do DO
ps gro de 'Afribaes do
ps blonde cdsias:
ps thread d.
ps bobine, lacs
ps blonde lace
ps figured blonde lae-'
4 ps black Brussels nett
4 ps white Italian Grape
30 doz shell side combs
4 doz do back do
0 dor artificial flowers
corset laces
linen handkerchiefs
eambric collars
silk fringe
ribbons Of all kinds
black silk braid
Golofsd do
coat cord and binding
Turkish, silk and kid ni,s
black silk, colored and white kid gloves
ladies and gentlemen's kid do
gentlemen silk gloves
white, black and ribbed cotton hose
fancy silk cravats and muslin de lane hdk'fs
artificial flowers
black and colored sewing silk
For sale cheap by
june 3. TORREY & RUSSELL.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

The English ID p.ist missionary society
have built an iron schooner of seventy tons
burden, at an expense of about $4,000, to
be employed in the service of the African
mission
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
DIR. II. S. SYKES,

ATE from Whitesboro, New York, has prac-
IL used Physic and Surgery in different climates
and under circumstances, so far as experience is
concerned, calculated to produce familiarity with
disease and the causes that modify its character
having been for the last twenty years exclusively
devoted to the profession. He now offers his pro-
tesslonal services TO the inhabitants of Southport
and its vicinity, with the assurance that it will be
the climax of his ambition to make himself useful
in his professon and that all demands of that cha
racter, made upon him, will receive prompt and
cheerful attention.
Credentials and respectable testimonials of cha
racter and standing, be presented at the desire
of an individual.
u He will be found at the residence of MIR.
Jesse Foster, Market street. nearly opposite F..
Pomcroy's Variety store and the American Hotel.
February 6, 1874
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

GROCERIES.
DC SACKS Rio coffee, best quality
~ Hhds New Orleans sugar, best qua
3 bbis loaf sugar
10 chests Imperial and Tyson tea
25 boxes Malaga raisins
G do Lemon syrup
q do pepper sauce
2 do starch
2 do chocolate
bbls saleratus
900 lbs cod fish
10 boxes chewing tobacco
; do smoking do
10 do clay pipes
20 do candles, dipped, mould and sperm
90 do Boston soap
30 doz glass tumblers
50 doz brooms
5 kegs blasting powder
2 boxes rifle powder in canisters
hhds New Orleans molasses
0 bbls soda bnsouit
bbls sugar crackers
80 kegs Boston nails
doz shovels and spades
For sale che.p by
june 3. TORREY & RUSSELL.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Southport Bookstore,

FHNllE subscriber would inform the inhabitants
IA of Southport and its vicinity, that they will
in few days open a large and general assortment
OF Books and Stationery. School Books of all
Kinds will be always kept on hand; also full as
sortnent of Stationery, consisting Of Cap and Let
ter Paper, Quills, Steel Pens, Ink, Sealing Wax,
Waters, &c. &c.
May 81. CHAS. r. WALKER & co.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Mr.. CLAWS BOND TO KEEP THE
d.. ADE

The New England Democracy Of yester.
day, contains a legally aitested copy Of the
bond 10 keep the pence, which was imposed
upon Mr.. Clay in l84I, to prevent him
from numbering or trying to murder a
brother senator, for words spoken in de-
bate. The Democrat AYERS that the bond
is uncancelled, and as it is unlimited. he
viii come into oflicc--if at all, UNDER
BONDS TO KEEP THE PEACE
Wonder if he won't pardon himself out
chl-Morning Chronicle.
UNI. d STATES OF AMERICA.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

But it is doomed satisfactory, am told, to
the greater plrt of the friends o" that me2-
sure. II is not long.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

All remained quiet in Philadelphia, at our
latest dates. The Natives, were flocking
into the city from New York Further rou-
bic was apprehcndcd. Gov Porter was pre-
$ mt with the military fiom various parts of
the State.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
NEW BOOKS

THE Gambler, by Ellen Pickering; The Birth
hight, by Mrs. Gore, Therese Dumoyer, by Eu-
gene Sue; Everanor Norton by John ii. Moncus;
Ja.per Grove, do Love in a Garden, by Victor
Hugo Nina. by Frederick Bremer; Home, do;
The Neighbors, do; Travels of Monsieur Violet;
The Brewer, King; Colonel De SurvIle, by Sue;
and a variety of others just received and for sale
by CHS. r. WALKER Il co.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
MARRIED.

On Thursday morning, at Burlington, w. T.,
WILLIAM SMITH. ESQ, of Smithfield of Pike
Grove, to Miss ARVILLA DYER, sister to DR..
h. Dyer, Of Burning ON.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Wisconsin Wholesale and Retail
Cash Store.

TORREY s. RUSSELL,
Agents Ter IeHx II NrcseLs. corner OF Main an
Market streets, Southport,
TTAVE JUS, received from New York city, an
/ L assortment of Merchandise suitable for the
markets of this Territory, which they will sell
WHOLESALE RETAIL
A 1.-THE lowest prices for Cash, Wheat, Lead
copper, Flax and Timothy seed, Flour, &c. s.
Southport June 3,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21

BL.dNKS. BI. N KS, BLAME )
T'IIE following Justices Blanas are for sale !,
l. this Office, viz:
Warranty and Qut-clam Deeds,
Mortgages, Summons and Subpoenas,
Executions and Stay Of Executions,
Attachments. Garnishees and Venires. g..
And which will be kept on ha nd at ALL TIM:.S
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-21
Diamond PlCushs,

TIVE subscriber has for sale large lot OF tire
J. above Ploughs which he will sell very low
May 18th. w. b. SLOCUM.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-29
BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOkS!!!

NEW AND SECONDHAND BOOKS al private
Nv sale for auction prices at LEWIS & HUMPS
City Auction Store, Pennsylvania avenue, near lth
street Among which will be found copy Of Lang
horns Plntarchs Lives, in vols. London edition;
Smollett's Select Works, , vols Select w orks of
Fielding 2 vols Military Panorama, 2 vols; Bull
wer's Tales Of 1892 the works Of Flayius Josephus,
complete translated by William Whistow; Abei's
Residence in China from 1929 to 1888; Morse's
American Revolution; Life Of Brainard; Memoirs
of Sumerfed; Humphrey Clinker, illustrated by
Cruikshank Recess Cyclopeda, in nine parts; Fer
gusons Lectures, in vols; Tyter's History; Grit
fith's Farriery The Federast, written in 1888;
Bordey's Husbandry; Ferguson's Astronomy IN 2
vols. Crsps Works; Townsends Guide to Health; ;
Davies Sermons, 2 vols Edwards on the Affections ;
Watson's Wesley; the Life of Mrs. Fletcher, in 2
vols: Blair's Sermons the Biblical Reader, or In
erestng Extracts from the Scriptures. Medical
Works: General System of Surgery, in three parts
by DR.. Lawrence Hester, the whole illustrated with
forty copper plates exhibiting all the operations in
strumcns bandages. and improvements according
to the modern and most approved practice; Urea
tise of the Materia Medica, by William Cullen, in 2
vols; Elements of Anatomy and Animal Economy
Dictionnaire Raisonne de toutes les parties de la
Physique, par NJ Brsson, in 2 vols; Towsend's
Guide to Health Parkinson's Medical Admontions
Medical Electricity, by 7. Gale; LAlbert Modern
on Nouveaux Secrets ct PROCEEDS utiles GU cureux,
quatreme edition. in vols; several volumes Of the
Medico Chirurgica Review Boerhave's AphorIsms
concerning the knowledge and cure of diseases, with
useful observations and explanations; complete set
Of Paul de Rocks novels in French also 38 vols. of
Wayerly Novels, well bound and in good order.
With variety of miscellaneous books too numerous
to mention LEWIS & HUNT,
jan 25-1w Auctioneers s.