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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

is the question. The fact that as nation
we have more general intelligence and more
general happiness than any other, proves that
our government is nearest right in its prin-
ciples, to the divine laws; and this is what is
worth. But are We we perfect? Is there
no evil-no misery abroad in our land?-
Surely none will say there is not. Is there
no danger then, that although we are better
off than other nations, we may yet embody
sufficient evils in our government to work
its destruction If there is danger here, it
can only be imminent from one cause
which is the pertinacious adherence to old
laws, old forms and customs, because they
are old rather than good When we discov-
er evil, let US cast it off, lest greater evil
flow from it. We made one important step
in the science of human rights, shall we ne
yer make any more? We tried an expert
ment for which there was no security but
the views and opinions of men; is there
nothing further for us in the great s,orehouse
OF wisdom. We must change and change
and keep changing, or otherwise be content
TO stand still where we are, assuming perfec-
ton III every thing, and subject ourselves to
the danger of destruction. from the onward
progress and operation of nature. The ten
dency of advancing Eight, is 10 effect revo-
lu'lons IN the public mind. Shall we, fear
revolutions then?-let us rather hail them,
Tor they imply progression onward and up
ward; and it is not the revolutions which
are to 'nlure us, but the pertinacious adher-
ence to error which has age alone to recon-
mend it. Written laws then should always
be subject to the control of the people; read
lily susceptible of change by the expressed
viii of majority. Generations it is said
pass away every 30 years. What right then
has prcce ding age TO bind down with i'm
mutable bonds, an age that has passed be-
yond all its theories and all its wisdom.
We are not among those who would cry
sacrilege and hands off whenever it is pro-
posed to alter the constitution of our Union.
Let it altered, if an alteration is required
and a majority demand it. 1t is but writ
ten instrument after all, designed for certain
ends and aims. Those ends and aims may
have been fulfilled, by the mass, having
reached its standard, and become thoroughly
imbued with its principles. Let it then be
placed higher. Excelsior" is the spirit
which should always animate us. Our Uni
Oh is not great because it is Union-it is
great from the good it embodes. Our Uni
on then is not for the sake of the Uni.
on, but for the purpose of securing and add
vancng great and noble principles. This
should be the end and aim of all govern
ments, and i, is plain that when the purpose
OF any written instrument is fulfilled, il is
not asacrilege 10 propose to alter its features
to correspond with the wants of age, bat IA
Their a positive duty which the weIfa.e aud
happiness Of the people demands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

All government, IN our opinion, Is an evil;
but an evil, like many other evils, made me-
cessary by mans imperfect nature That
government Is nearest right-and ernbod,os
the fewcst evils, which nearest harmon yes
with the divine laws. The divine laws have
in their strict observance, absence of evil,
and perfect happiness for man; the conclu-
sion follows then which we stated, that the
nearer the human laws approach to harno-
ny with these laws, the more fully do they
conduce TO the happiness of the governed;
and if human wisdom ever should attain that
perfection, which would place human laws
exactly IN harmony with the divine, the
former would become superfuous and give
place of course, to the latter, being the law
of right having its home in each individual
breast.
Governments have risen and fallen. The
page of history is filled with records of ma
tions once powerful bat now passed from the
face of the earth-and the history of the pre-
sent shows us many governments, which it
would seem from the crying evil and misery
in their midst must soon witness CONFUSION
and revolution This is TO be traced 10 the
fact that the divine laws are immutable in
Their operations no conditions, nor circum-
stances affect them. When they are viola
ted whether by individuals or nations, the
penalty is sure to follow, and as in the case
of individuals, repeated and persevering vio-
lation results in death-so with nations, re-
peated and persevering violations sweep their
unnatural governments from the face of the
earth.
Now we have the advantage of nations that
have preceded us, by having constitution
more nearly in accordance with the divine
laws. Mans destiny and purpose is more
fully recognized, and scope is given to the
intellect by which it may work to its event.
ual destiny Our government was founded
on vastly different principles from any other.
In other governments, man was always taken
as he was-and instead Of government being
suited to progressive condition--and pos
sibfy a higher sphere, it was constituted with
view to all the evils which then existed,
and aiming TO no high her end, knew no other
duty than ,derolved upon it from the mass of
evil which surrounded it. Not so with our
own. Great minds had got glimpse of
better condition for man generally than he
then occupied. They looked TO what man
might be. rather than what he was, and ven-
turing upon new and unrecognized theory
set up staEaard-elevated light to guide
and beckon the people onward. The main
pnnciple in this was that man was capable
of self government. Who does not feel a
pride and ambition when noble burthea is
thrown upon his shoulders TO prove himself
equal to the task When the burthen was
thrown upon the people to prove their divin-
ity-to prove themselves equal to the high.
est position which men could oceupy=-wha,
noble enthusiasm and determination did it
naturally awaken. What a glorious struggle
did it excite-a struggle which has proved
highly successful. Bnt what is it all worth
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

Major Sheldon, OF the Wisconsin Democrat gives
the Milwaukee democratic representatives, rap
over the knuckles for their course in the Legsla-
ture, on the question of the Milwaukee Marine and
Fire Ineurance Company We have great deal
Of such democracy abroad n the world, the tenden-
cy OF whichis, to lead its followers to
compound with sins they are inclin'd to
By damning those they have no mind to-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

The Milwaukee Courier issisuates that for a
consideration, we bargaineda portion of our paper
for the weekly use ofthe aboiitionists. We ask the
editor why he did not put his ;nsinuation in the
shape off plain assertion. He knew that we would
plant he lie directly on his forhead as we have be-
fore done for it has particle of foundation in
truth. An insinuation is the resort OF a coward,
for while il expresses all that assertion will il
does not involve its responsibility.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

RESERVATIONS Hon. NJ. L. Martin of
Brown, Messrs. Croker, White, and New
land, of Milwaukee; Mr.. La Chappelle, of
Crawford; and Messrs. Strong and Frank of
Racine, have resigned their seats in the Le-
gislative Council.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

We trust Mr. Brown, of the Courier, that c. c.
Sholes in the recent sale of which you speak, did
not cheat the purchasers so badly as did Noonan,
For the Post Office. As for ourselves, Mr.. Brown,
when ~e effect sale, if we GO "deg cheap" we
shall eadeavor TO get decent master, which is
more 'haa you did when you consented to do the
work Of J. y. Noonan.
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THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, MARCH S, 1914.

We conclude this week the publication of
c. NJ. Clay's speech. 1t occupies more of
our room than we thought it would, but ne
vertheless we consider it we'll bestowed.
1t embodes fully our own sentiments, and
we can not but think, that our readers will
peruse it with both pleasure and profit.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

Mr.. Brown, of the Milwaukee Courier, seems to
take it TO heart that we asserted the Milwaukee
Democrat to be the paper in the territory We,
repeat the assertion; but to those who read only the
Courier, it will probably not be esteemed much of
a compliment after all.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

We think we can assure our friends at Burng-
ton, Delavan, and Spring Prairie. that much time
will not elapse, until we have mail direct from
this place to those points. A final appeal has been
made to the department at Washington on tlis
subject, if it is there determined to do nothing
a communicat ton will be opened by private enter.
prise.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

II, as the Wings would establish, the principle,
Congress has right to go behind the broad seal
of State in Judging ofthe qualifications of its men,
bers, upon what ground did they seek to procure
the rejectment of the general ticket members, who
ali of them had the broad seal Of their respective
states TO back their claims.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

J. A. Noonan and his man of straw, are down
upon us with column of vindictive. Fire away
gentlemen, we have no reply for attacks of that
character
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

Mr.. Ogle's friends have established the point
thathe made no confession on his death bed. We
can naagine his dssembodied spirit 70 exclaim in
anguish, Save me from nv friends.7'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

Having received no exchanges for week past,
we obliged to make up cur paper from such mat
ter as we have conveniently at hand.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

ing down its rocky channel and over the
towering precipice. We may safely look for
this, when the protective laws are fairly es-
tablished.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

An article On "Association,' will be found
in another column. 1t is the continuation
of al article from the Phalanx, p1r's of which
were published in previous numbers of our
paper. 1t furnishes condensed view of the
whole system, and those who desire informa-
ton on the subject, can here attain it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

Several boats are advertised to leave the lower
lakes for Chicago, as soon as they possibly can.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-05

The follow ng extract is from letter writ
ten by gentleman, Or. Walton) connect
ed with Fourier Association, established
near WATERFOWL, ~ T., and is in reply TO a
letter OF inquiry from the Corresponding Sc
cretary of the Southport Fourier Club:
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Urliona Female Seminary,
NEARLOUIsvILLE KY.

NEAR LOUISVILLE, KY. gE3IlIS School, heretofore conducted by MT. and A Mrs. Thornton, will now be conducted jointly by Mir. and Mrs. GONZALES, and Mir. and NJ e THORNTON
 In presenting this notice to the public and pa rents and guardians, Whohove patronzed the Sche 5r several years past, We 70 ure them tha every facility shall egiven topromotcthe advancement of pupils in useful knowledge
 Many years experience in teaching by each of s induces the hope that the School will be patronized The location of this institution is healthy and pleasant, about three miles from Louisville, on the bardstown road, rendering it very convenient of - TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS. Board and tuition (fegalar branches) $75 % Music, taught by all experienced teach
 er-eXtra.
 French, 70 Oo Latin, n eo Payment required, per session, half in advance. fhe mex session of this institution will open on Monday the 18th of September, lsi4 All communications directed to
 F. THORNTON.
 B. GONZALES
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EsoartliRag and Day School, at
 Spring hAllI, EEeapggstcasl CQ.
TIE REV. JOHN ANDERSON, 4. M. pRIl
 CiPAI.

THE REV. JOHN ANDERSON, 4. M. PRIN-
 CIPAL.
 fHtHE school at the above place, will be opened on X Monday, the Ilth November, lS4l The conrse of instruction will comprehend ali the usual branch es oi thorough ENGLISH education; together with the entire undergraduate course in CLASSICS, MArH- EMATtcs, MENsURATIoN, NATURAL PHILosoPHy MORAL PHILOSOPHY, ASTRONOMY, CHEMISTRY Sc., in any ot the colleges or universities in the United States. The system of discipline will be aih, but firm ;and no boy will be retained in the school who shall not strictly adhere to the laws by which it will be governed
 Spring Hill is one of the most healthy settlements in the South or South west-wthin about no miles of Little Rock, from which it is reached by tri- weekly line ot stages. It IS nine miles from Fulton, the Red River, to which place there is q regular steamboat navigation, through the fall winter and beginning ot summer from New Orleans, Natchez, &c., up the Red River. The springs are abundant. and the water oi the most excellent quality. Th1 society IS good; and in morality and the proper tone ot public sentiment, the district will compare with any section of country in the Uuited States There IS also female school under the superintendance of MR. BANKS, Tn full operation, which ranks among the highest in the State There is a large brick Academy for the Male School, but as vet suitable buildings have not been erected for the accommoda ton ol the principal, and the boarders who may be sent to the Institution. Several gentlemen howev- er have consented to take boarders, on very mode. rate terms, say from 10 10 dollars per month
 The PRINCIPAL pledges himself to the public, that he will exert himself, 10 impart most thorough education the most correct gentlenanlike habits and strict moral principes--aud in every way, study to merit for his establishment, (which he intends shall be pernanent) the confidence and support ot the friends and patrons of education throughout the country.
 The terms ol tuition have been fixed for the seve- ral departments of English, S20-and for classics and mathematics either of them, $s25 for the s4s- sion o five months. Students can enter al any time, and will only be charged from the time of entrance, and during thair continuance at the school.
 MT. SANDERS has had considerable experience in teaching and brings with him testimonials of the most ilatterlng description, from men well qualified to judge of his capabilities and requirements. For extracts from these testimonials and all particulars relative to the school he begs leave to refer at Lit tie Rock, to Judge Rngo; Col Ashley John " Cooke and Albert Pike, Esqs.--to any of the follow ing gentlemen, the board o Trustees al Spring EEill viz: Major Pryor and Robert Darlington Phineas Nash, John W. Paup, c. D, Fluit, II. c, Boyd ] M k. Bankhead, Joel Hannah Williamson Foster, c. T. Wilson, Wm M, Burton, Esqs., and the Rev S. r. Cooke
 Spring hjii, Oct. 2sh, f844.--8-H
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A graduate of the university of North Carolina "A wishes to procure d situation as teacher in a private family. The most satisfactory testimony can b. produced of good moral character, and the high est capahility to instruct in the various departments oi thorough and finished education.
 Those who desire further information in regard to the subject of this notice receiv~it by applying. in person CT hY letter, to the editors of tis paper.
 Little Rock Nov. l2, l844 eff
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COreegYng,tg EqHe.

Fg Y virtue of an execution in the name Of the Trustees ofthe Real Estate Bank of the Sta of Arkansas, against Thomas Thorn and James Law. son, ir., which issued ftom the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pulaski county and to me d- rected, have levied on and will expose to sale on Monday the 18th day of November ls44, at the door the court houseos said county. between the hours Of nine o'clock in the forenoon, and three o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the following property, to-@ie One negfo man named Sims, 20 years oil. levied on as the property of said Thorn, 10 satefv said execution. Sale fof cash
 HUGH BR0GAN, Coroner of
 PQtas'i Coanty
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October am, la4t.-7-4w Pr's. fee e51
Cf9Y EHosal egEgenetg

TEAHE undersigned respectfully informs his friends < and the public, that he will open, on Friday next, the large, well furnished and commoaious CITY HoTcL. He viii ba able to furnish members of the Legislatura with excellent rooms, handsome. ly htted up-and the proximity of the Hotel to the State House will make it very convenient place for them 10 board The location of the House, near the business pert of the town will render il suita- ble boarding place for persons engaged in business. He is prepared 10 accommodate families and travel. ers also His table will be constantly furnished with the best and greatest variety tue market will afford ana no pains will be spared to render a conforta, ble and well pleased with his fare. With these as- surances he hopes his old and his new friends as we'll as strangers, will putrouize him.
 CHARLES L. JEFFRTES.
 9y'EIia rates will De very moderate Just adapt ed 10 the hard times C.J
 Littla Roel. ncLnhar % 1o1.1
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Ia8 Eosym K40ss for sale, " ELDORaDO, U.NYO.N COUNT

ARKANSAS. 0N the 25th day of December. 1344 the Com. " missioners will offer for sale, al public vendue, one hundred and eighteen Town Lots, in Eldorado, Unoa County, Arkansas on the following terms, to wit:-One fourth of the purchase money 10 be paid at the time of sale, and the balance in three equal annual in5talnents. Bonds, securing purchasers in title when the last payment is made, will be entered into by tho Commissioners.
 Eidofado is the county seat of Union and being ! healthy and we'll watered location, within twelve miles of good steamboat navigation and surrounded by fertile and popuous country, holds out more than ordinary inducements to persons disposed to make investments in town property.
 JOHN R. HAMPTON, co,nu,,
 GREEN NEWTON CoHl'l's-
 ROBERT J. BLACK. @0ae's' N 3. Sale to continue from day to day t all are sold.
 November [ lsi4-3t-s
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II.IIN " T. sRC, ! " s6g. fri. qr. sec l

all in township la south of raaee 1 west contain ing 3l6 ii 100 acres on the Ist da,. of Nov 1911: and that Wm II. Gaines became the purchaser there. oI for the sum of eight dollars and thirty two cents, and the said Gaines did assign and transfer his cers hncate ot purchase 10 Alanson Morehouse on the 9th day oi May, l542, and the said Riorebouse did assign and transfer the same to DavidM Lawrence. onthe 50th day of July, lsI3, and I, David M Law renee, have receivedlrom said Milford Gamer sher- it as aforesaid decd for the same
 l, therefore, notify all persons, that at the May on the first Monday of May, lS45, will apply to said court for confirmation of my title; and. ..any person or persons wishing to set up any right to the said tracts of land purchased, in consequence of any iniormaity, or any ineguarity, or fllegality. connected with sale,of for any other de- tectwhatsoeyer are requested thenana there to show cause why the sale so made shoald not be confirmed
 DAVID Nj. LAWRENCE.
 Oct. t54f.-6-Gw.--lf' fee Sls I2a
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N0TEGE.

gIT7g75VEgggls9 TtoTroN PLANTERS, who will MM#N%szJ Sl consign their Cotton io the house B Q oI JoHN c. prArr s, Co, New Or e~-----' - leans can be furnished with Banging, Rope and Twine, at New Orleans prices with tiie usual charges for freight, S1c. by applying to
 s. H. TUCKER
 Markham street. Little Rock Sept l8, l344-I-tf
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LAW N6eFsGF2. SOLON BORLAND & t. II. ENGLISH,


 ATTORNEYS 1T L.QTg,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. WE'LL attend punctually to all business entrust- " ed to them, in the several Courts held ill Little Rock, or in any part of the State.
 0dce-0n Ashley's Row.
 REFER TO- Governor Adams-Little Rock. J. J. Finley, r. P. Stanton, IT, c. Smith, Charles Lodand, and John c. McLemore, Esqs.; Dr. J Fowkes, Messrs, s. $ A. Fowikes, Messrs E W. Rowlett SI Co.,, and Mcssrs. Hatch g. Scott Memphis, Tennessee. Hon. L. II. Coe,-Somerpe, Ten. Hon. West H. Humphreys Ten. Adrien Mayer and Vim. B. Lumpkin, Esqrs,-Hol- ly Springs, Mi. B. Mathews and R. Shepherd, Esqrs.-rColumbas, Mississippi.
 lion. Daniel CoIeInan-Athens, Ala. Dr. J. C. Spotswood, and Chancellor J. L. Mar tin--Tuskaloosa, Ala. Augustus II. Redus, Esq, Mobile-Ala. Messrs. s. 0. Nelson S Bro, John G. Pratt x Co.,, Smith, Gorin 8. Co--New Orleans Hon. A. Yell, Fayettevile--Ark. Hon. A. H. sexief, U. S. Senate Hon. Edward Cross, M. C.; Q. S. Houston, M. O.; Hon Kenneth RayneI, M. C.-Washington city. Prof Charles Caldwell, ?. S. Loughborough, ESQ l.. P. Maury, Esq, Drs. C. M. \ av Samuel B Richardson, L. H. Mosby and John R. Buck-Lou- isvle, Ky.
 October 23 I943-6
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HsOsfpoHeraacnt. E'N8 B2E'a'N-kfEVs3 PACKAGES DAMAGED DRY GOODS, Sc,

7 #8iE above salehls been postponed until Thurs E day. the ltl day of November next, when there will be sold, at public auction, in the store adjoining Messrs. T. D. Merriek S4 Co., Cat the Lower Landing4 D packages of Merchandise, con slsting of general assortment of Dry Goods Boots, Shoes Sc, recovered from the wreck of the steamer Maietta, thoroughly dried, and will be sold paikou resegve, for the aaftof the underwriters Terms casa. JOSEPH FENNO,
 .9geat for UaaGrwriiers The goods will De exposed oriaspsetioa previous 10 the sale.
 October S0 is44--6
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q. S. EEarsaaaa3s Sale. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
 DGsTRIcT or AREAssAs Benjamin C. Simmons & Co.,,

DISTINCT or AREAssAs. enjamin c, Simmons & Co.,
 ys.
 Vendtioni exponas, William
 Irons, Samuel W. Reyburn,
 and James $. Conway
 Fp virtue of writ of vGndition exponas issued As by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States in and for the District aforesaid in the above entitled case, on the i6th day of May ls44, and 10 me directed, will expose 10 safe at public auction, fer ready money, the court house door in the city of Little Rock, Pulaski county, District aforesaid, on Monday, the second day of Decembef next, be- tween the hours of o'clock, A. NJ. and 3 0 clock, P. M of said day, the following described negro slaves and horses, to wit:--Negro woman named Nancy, about 8 years old negro woman named Mary, about 20 years old negro woman named Claiissa about 25 years old and erinflnt chil and negro girl named Clarissa about 10 years old also, two black horses. one grey horse and one grey mare. Said property having been levied upon and taken in execution as the property of the said de- lendant. William Irons, and sold to satisfy iude- ment rendered by said court on the 18th day of April, A. b. lS4S, in the above entitled suit
 Il. Nj. RECTOR, L. S. Marshall,
 for the District of Arkansas,
 by \. 0 GREER Depy Marshal. Little Rock Oct 30lh i341-7
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XESN Ggs09aS.

TUST received per steamboat Paragon, large J and general stock of
 BeEy Goods and Groceries, suitable for the S1mmer trade, which will be sold cheaper than for cash persons desrous of pur- chasing would find 1t to their interest to call and examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere; he is determined to sell goods of every description at small profit and take in exchange all kinds of coun- try produce at the market prices.
 Store one door next to H. Mitchell
 II. N. ALDKiCH, Msia street. Little Rock June IT, ISfl 4D-ef