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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12
A STORY WITH A MORAL.

A philosopher fell in love with widow
as amiable as beautiful. They we're both
free, and it was thought the affair would
shortly ed in marriage; but the widow
thought she would assure herself better OF
the affection of her lover, for she was a
coquette, so she prolonged the courtsbip, -
In the meanwhile she allowed The hifo So
phere 10 pass all his evenings a, her house.
Those were happy evenings for him, and
the habit of SO spending them had become
daily and supreme necessrty-and othes
relaxation appeared impossible.
Yet out Of oae qt those capriccs so well
known to pretty women, the beautiful widow
took it into her pretty head to quarrel with
her faithful admirer He was denied her
house-lt fell like a thunderbolt upon the
poor man. This event happened on q
Sunday, and the philosopher passed his
first evening in despair; Monday eyenn g
found hum IN new excess Of grief; Tues
day his misery was profound; Wedne sday
much reflection disposed him to bear his
part manfully; Thursday he passed his
evening at theatre, where two light pieces
afforded him some amusement; Friday he
went to party, at which there were some
very pretty women; Saturday threw in his
way plquant MISUNDERSTANDING in my
life, said he, shave been so much anus
ed.R 1t was at this time that he received
billet from the beautiful widow. Her ca
price was over. The philosopher was re-
called to favor. 1t was too late," he re-
Piled; "you have allowed me 10 see that
can pass my evenings and amuse myself
without you: shall not marry again.
Horaf.-The philosopher is The smoker
or gambler, the cigar or the favor tie game
is the capricious and coquertish widow. In
a moment Of spite or Of thought The smoker
or the gambler has found ,ha, he can live
without he cigar or the favorite game
affects the breath, the teeth. the
lungs andFhe pocket; gambling, the purse,
The morals, manners and mind. C!est lie
premier pas qu. coute; i, is only necessary
TO set about conquering vice or bad habit,
and il is conque red. :
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

LoNGEvITY.-We published a few wee' 8
since (says The Albany. Argus the fac.
that Mr.. John Van Worst, Of Schenectadv
hadentered upon his 104t h year. We hive
been furn saed, by fri end, with h ares
OF his children. All are living with 1bs
exception OF Aaron, who was Buried las,
week. The boys are aged as foi,oy.s. =
James SO, Gershom (formerlv sha,;frl "a
Aaron II. John Cd There is also :
daughter lying mrs. Shurtlif5 who =
aged II. The father ard the oIdas,
are both revolu ionary patriots.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

both the only two survivors of the committee
appoln.e to preplre that instrument-ano-
Their and powerful confirmation was added
that Heaven self m ngled vsiby in the iu-
blee celebration Of American Liberty, hal
lowing anew the day by double apothesis.
Tney were amiab.e and glorious in their
lives; in death the could not be divided. 1t
was indeed a fit occasion for the de ,pest
public celing.-Happening sngly, elch of
these events was felt as supernatural; hap
pening together the establishment, with the
Evidence was rendered two fold and almos,
overwhelming
In private memorandum, found among
some other obituary papers of Mr.. Jefer-
son, was the suggestion that in case any
memorial of him should ever be thought
of, small granite obelisk shou d be erect
ed with the following insc ip,ion.
Here lies Buried
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Author of the Declaration Of independence.
OF the Statutes Of Virginia for Religious
Freedom.
And Father Of the University ar Virginia.
Volumes Of panegyrc could never con-
vcy so adequate an idea of imp eiend.ng
greatness, as is contained in this brief and
modest epitome of all ihs splend achiev
ments of long, and ardent, and incessant-
y useful life.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

LIVES OF A SHINPLAsrER CuRRENcy.-s
We noticed a few days SINCE the dangeu
o. paper currency in promulga,ing CUT
n leous diseases of The skin; this was dona
not for the purposes of exciting unncces-
sary alarm among the people-hut from
The solemn conviction tnat mn, of the
mos, dreaded contagious diseases were
spread about by this KIND of currency
DID rags have been Known 10 retain ina
CO ,agious infection Of The plague for @
great lengtI OF tine, and Boards of Health
have prohibited their in reduction from
countries where contagious diseases vera
known to prevail.
Worn out and raggrd bank notes ara
still better CALCULATED as a medium Of con-
veying con,agion. They pass through the
hands Of persons having disease, and if any
of the contsg o2s matter siould adhere 10
them, the mex, person handling them would
most likely catch he romI lun'. Persons
in counting Bank notes, frequently apply
the ends of 'he!r fingers to The ,orgue for
The purpose of Welling the fingers in or
der to facilitate the counting. This prac-
tice should by all means be avoided
Bankers never resort 10 this expedient. brs
carefully wet their fingers with a sponge.
and then invarltb'y wash their hands bersra
eating.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

LEGACY TO EDITORS raS.-Tbe
Rev r. Breckenridge has discontinued
the Spirit Of the Nineteenth Century,"
and leaves he f wing legacy 10 editors:
"0F all li'erary elf',rls, those connected
with the peri 'dical press are the mos, fruit.
less and evancsceni. ~
"Of al kinds of influence, that exerted
by it is the most doubtful and precarious
"Oi all cares, those imposed by lis
superiniendapcc a:e the most wasting and
ccaseless.
.o' oil responsible les it inficts that
which is Is. most comprehensive and embgr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12
Knickerbocker tells

CoLLEcTING.--The Knicherbocker tells
the following story
A gentleman from New York, who had
been in Boston for the purpose of collect
ing some money due him in that city, was
about returning when he found that one
bill of 500 had been overlooked. His
landlord who knew the debtor, thought il
doubtful case; but adding that if i, was
collectable at all, q tall, rawboned Yankee,
then dunning ledger in another par, of
the room, would annoy it out oil the man.
Calling him up, therefore, he introduced
him TO the creditor, who showed him ,ha
account.
"Wall. Squire, 'innt much use trying,
guess. know that critter. You might as
we'll Try to squeeze lie out of Bunker Hill
Monument, as to tiy 10 collect Il debt out
OF him. Blu, any how, what'l you give,
supposin' do ,ry!"
"Well. sir, the bill is 500. Ill give
yo!p-ycs, I'll give you half, if you collec,
"Agreedn replied The collector; eihere's
no harm in try ng. any how.''
Some weeks after, the creditor happened
to be in Boston, and in walking up Tre4
mont street. encountered his en!erprising
"Lo * heren sand he, 81 had consilara,
BILE luck W tn that bill Of yourn. You sea
| stuck to him like a dog 10 q root, but for
the Fl ST week or so i, wasnit no use, not a
bt. Ii he WAS home, he was short; if he
wasn't home, could get no satisfaction,
by and by, says |, after going sixteen
times, I'll fix ye; so | sot down on the door
step and soI all day and par, Of the evening,
ana began arly next morning. and abou,
ten O'Clock he g,n in. He paid me my
." ! and g''n him up the notc!H'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

SeuAw KlNc.-Capt Lewly. one of,hs
Quady tribe Of Indians, who has great
dislike as we'll as fear Of The Blue noses
was some time since over in the Queens
dominions, when be go, essentially corned,
and SAID spndfy evil things about her Ma
jesty; for which offence, out of Joke, some
OF the baser sortn held mock copr, and
sentenced him to be slut up in an old hoysi
tor he night, which he misc k for Jail: .
In the morning following, one of the riii.
zens happening TO ear of Tho joke, went
over, let HIM out. and took him back 10 the
American side A iler they had got fairly
ove! on TO the Yankee spill, Lewiy turned
to hss llbera'or: ..Me safe now, brather2n
IAN safe now. ''Sarlip, brother?"
"sa run" Den damn un s1uaw Kins"
Frontier Journal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12
T E r NJ S !.

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
sheet, at the rate OF $2 90 per annum, in adrancs
81 80 any time before the expiration of six month";
from the time OF subscribing, or So 90 if paymen
be longer delayed.
No subscriptions received for a less period than
three months. No paper will be discontinued until
all arrearages paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Inserted at the rate of one dollar per square tor
the first insertion, and two shngs for each subsc-
quent insertion.
liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12
FAITH IN DEsTINY.-In former timee

FAITH IN DEsTINY.-In former times
when lotteries were permitted IN Massachu-
se''s' On old lady belonging to E.,
MAGE u an inyarlaoie practice to attend at
all the drawings. One Of the managers,
wiose curiosity Was exc ted to learn her
object IN attending so regularly. asked her
upon one occasion, if she had mpch ut
stake in the lottery: 90. have no ticket.
SIR" she replied" Il IAN to aare an,;
ding, J shaN ha1e IL y
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

DEATH OF JUDGE CowEN.-The Hon.
Bsek Cowen, judge Of The Supreme Court.
died al Albany, on Sunday evening, Of
typhoid fever. Both houses of the legis-
lalure adjourned on the announcement of
his death, for the purpose of taking the
usual steps 10 signify their appreciation of
the public loss occasloned by his decease,
and their respect for his memory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

were mere, says Socrates. common
o"hN made OF all mems troubles, most
men would choose rather to take those
they brought than venture on new diyi-
dend; and think il best to sit down with
their own. - WIZ
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

SOMETHING NOVEL -Four Christian wo-
men nave been baptsed and entered the
jewish church, and WITHIN the last week
have suSa bsen married to persons of thai
persuasion. N. y. San.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

4 duel took place IN the CITY on We'd.
1850 sye"lng las, tween Iw9 French
se'"'e'''ei " lh's ody. Weapons. pistols
distance, ten paces--Iniury. one Goa, tail
badly laceraled.-N o, Her.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

The AMOUNT paid in Oh o last year fof
wolf scalps was $500.
There may be fools with wit, but hare ass
none With iu iglnont
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

There are Is line Of battle-ships, IA
tfigat's' ~ sloops Of war, and Ia steam
frigaies nQw building at the various dock
yards O: England. - i -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-12

A woman was suffocatcd by swallowing
an orange, in n York.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-01
D HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS.

DOTELER, DOM, s. CO., at their new store on
Pennsylvania avenue, few doors east of 9th street,
have in store the most complete and general assort-
ment of Housekeeping Goods that has ever been in
one store in this District probably in this country.
They have aimed for number Of years at keeping
in the same store every article used house keeping
and they think they have nearly effected their object
They have also endeavored to keep articles only
as they could recommend to their customers; but
they have been compelled from the force of circum-
stances to keep low priced articles; and have now
added such as they sell as low can be procured
elsewhere. Therefore, house-keepers, or those who
are about commencing, can be supplied at short
notice at our establishment with every article they
may want and we feel satisfied at as cheap rates as
they can be sold in this city. We keep constantly
on hand ff HtE gtE 5HrY
Best Feathers and Feather Beds t.
Best Hair and Shuck Mattresses
A general assortment of Mahogany Ware X
4 Bedsteads, Chairs and Tables
general assortment of Glass and China Ware
Looking glasses and Hall Lamps
Corneliuss Patent Solar Lard Lamps and Gran-
does 3df e itys tts y les. la
"a Knives and Forks and Plated Goods
Britannia and Planish Tinware
WOODWARD and Kitchen Furniture
Various kinds Of useful Hardware
I Yankee Clocks and Baskets ..s4
The subscribers solicit call from all persons who
ma want any article in their line before they pur-
chase. ~ 81
NJ b. just received a new assortment OF Corne-
iiuu's Solar Lard Lamps, which stand unriyaled LOT
economy and fu,ness of light Also, transparent
n sp as 20 SSi1' BosTELER, DOM, S CO.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. SIMMONS, from the Select Committee
on Engraving, reported that this committee had
examined sundry diagrams referred to them for
the purpose, and saw no reason why the same
should be engraved
Mr.. BROWN, of Ia, submitted resolution
that all debate on the Tariff should cease on
Monday, the 9th of May. The resolution was
not considered.
Mr. c. INGERSOLL was anxious to sub
nit two reports, and the regular order of business
would have been to call for reporIs%from standing
committees, but motion was made to suspend
the rules, which, on count, prevailed
The House went into Committee of the Whole,
Mr.. WELLER in the Chair, and resumed the
consideration Of the "Britsh" Tariff Bill.
Mr. ALBERT SMITH, of N. Y, addressed
the Committee for one hour in defence of the ex-
listing Tariff
Mr.. BOYD, of KY, next addressed the House
chiefly in vain effort TO revvfy the buried ca
lumny of bargain and corruption
Mr.. CALEB SMITH. Of Ia, followed in an
able speech confined to the merits Of the case be-
fore the Committee.
Mr.. KING, Of N. Y, succeeded him in oppo-
stion. ~s
Mr., MARSH, of VT, new member, who
has the reputation of being an excellent scholar.
made his debut in defence OF the tariff and the
doctrine of protection. Mr.. M. had the adyan-
rage Of speaking from personal experience (being
engaged in manufacturing concerns) Of the effect
of legislation upon the trade and commerce of
the country. He was listened to with manifest
interest.
The debate was kept up, by a thin House,
until the usual hour of adjournment.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-01
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, April 80, 1874.

II T...a5 DALilplohE, 11Pft ~, AOf1'
Thetown is literally thronged with strangers,
who have poured in from all quarters of the
great Republic, to render their aid in the nomi-
nation of the greatest Statesman and Patriot of
the day, whose name, wherever mentioned,
causes glow Of honest pride 10 thrill through
the bosom of every American, to whatsoever
party he may be attached. They have come,
voluntarily, from the distant West, the sunny
South, the far.of East, and the glorious North,
eager that that justice, which has been so long
delayed, should be awarded to Henry CLAY,
thereby showing that American citizens are not
ungratefnl, and that long life of unsued
purity and patriotism, at last received a crown
ing reward in his elevation TO the first office in
the gift Of the Republic. sa..
The Maryland Gubernatorial Convention as
sembled this morning at the Universalist church,
Calvert street, and unanimously nominated
THOMAS J. PRATT, of Prince Georges coun-
ty, for Governor. There is no doubt of his tri-
umphant election 1
An Ark from Broome county, New York, has
arrived at the wharf, with a full cargo Of live
w nlSS, WHO nave HOaleQ DOWN stredm from the
Ontario, with provisions, &C., complete for the
trip; the banner of "Clay and Fillmore" floating
at the FORE, Isl s t
The Sussex county Delaware) delegation are
! just in--30O strong-Clay and Clayton. A strong
/ pull for the banner. ~
Arkansas has 75-pretty strong for the prize.
The impression is strong here that Clay and
| Fillmore will be the ticket. @
| The Baltimoreans are lavish in their attentions
to strangers, and are using all their efforts to
make them comfortable.
The Reception Room at the Exchange has been
filled all day with spirited Wings, singing Wing
songs, and exchanging congratulations. The
Broome county boys have an excellent corps of
Minstrels, led by James A. Collier, son Of Hon.
John A. Collier of New York, who are eniven-
ing every thing around with their melodies, com
posed and arranged by themselves
The Kentucky delegation here have banner
of Kentucky Hemp, which looks frst-rate.
Another detachment Of the Kentuckans are
on their way on foot, led by son Of Hon. ]. J
Crittenden, the " old war horse, with banner
"Mr Clay's Neigh6ors."
/ Yours, in the cause, B. H. P.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
fassssssa sss 80 al

Ia ,Nspon TArIoN OFFICE, WASHINGTON BRANCH r. X.
Washington, April IS, 1874.
nELEG ATES and OTHERS desiring to attend the
IL Conventions to be held in Baltimore on the LIST
and Cd of May, can procure tickets atsthe reduced
rate of fare by either of the regular trains Of The
29th and Both instant, or lst proximo., sa
An extra train will be started from this depot on
the morning of the Cd May, at S O'Clock precisely,
leaving Baltimore on its return at p. M.
Passengers ,cho may ,csh to apai themselves Of this
train mast join the at the outer depot
as 1t must be distinctly understood that If return
tickets be not procured at the Office before the de-
parure Of the TRAINS the established fare OF the road
will in every case be charged by the conductors IN
the cars BY order: II SAM'L STETTlNIUS,
an 06--dtistMayatg fn6 Agent
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FRESH GROCERIES.

m 5 FRESH GROCERIES,.
i HE subscriber is now in receipt of his SPRING
GOODS, per packet Alexandria, from New York.
His assortment now comprises nearly every article in
his line, among which the following viz.
SuGARs-Loaf, powdered crushed ~
Lump, brown, New Orleans, Muscovado, Porto
Rico, Havana, and clarified
Neutrality-suspicious. Porto Rico, ~ Orleans,
New lbera, and Sugar-house syrup
CoFFEE-Mocha, Java, Angustura, Rio, Maricai-
DO, Cuba and st. Domingo
TEAs-Old Hyson, Gunpowder Imperial, Young
Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Black. Particular at
tention paid to the better quality of Teas
SplcEs--Nutmeg and Mace, Allspice and Cloves,
Pepper, Ginger, &c.
FRulr-Raisins, Prunes Gin jars), Figs, Apples,
Tamarinds, &c.
FIsH-Shad, Salmon, Mackerel, Cod and Herring
CANpLEs-Wax (white and colored), Sperm, Tai
'2 low, and Adamantine
OIL-Sperm, Lard, and Salad s sI
SoAp--Fancy, Windsor, and Common
FLoUR--25 bbls. superior New York, 80 bbs. Vr-
ginia assorted brands
MIscELLANEous-Hon Tin the comb), Maple SUI
gar, Macaron Vermicelli, Pickles, Sweetmeats,
Sardines, Catsups Sc, sc. Pearl Barley, Irish
Moss, Hams, Pine Apple, Sapsago, and ~ York
Cheese. Salt, Brooms, &c.. &c.
ap30-tf S. HOLMES, It'll street
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-01

. ~ The Columbian Magazine, for May, edited
by John Inman, New York, has been laid upon
our table by Mr. G. Brooke, Publication Agent.
The embellishments are, The Victor in the Tour
nament, beautiful mezzotint engraving, por-
trait of Mrs. Otis, Fashions for May (colored, }
and two pages of music.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-01
a CARD.

IN "A C.4RD ""
HE subscriber, in consequence of heavy losses by
the credit system, has been induced to resolve on
selling hereafter Except to the Government Of
fees and public instuons) exclusively for cash. at
reduced prices and to call again, most respectfully
but earnestly, upon all persons indebted to him on
account of date prior to the present year, to call
his store and settle the same before the lst of May
next as all then remaining unad usted, will, without
distinctions be placed in the hands of an officer for
collection by compulsory means
ap4-dlm He WM FISCHER.
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ID GOOD AND CHEAP CLOTHING.
/ w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor Penns

i w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, Pennsylya-
MIA Avenue, north side, between Sd and Al Streets
not far from the railroad depot returns his sincere
thanks to the members Of the present Congress- and
the public generally, for their liberal patronage ex-
tended toward him the past winter, and respectfully
solicits continuance Of the same He has lust re-
turned from New York with choice stock Of spring
and summer goods, such as English, French, and
American cloth cassmeres and vestings plaid and
striped cassimeres and beautiful article Also
plaid tweeds for spring frock coats.
He has visited the principal merchant tailoring es-
adjustments in New York, and say that his stock
will compare with theirs for style, beauty, quality
and cheapness In short, his goods were purchased
for cash in the best market in the United Shtes with
great care, and, he presumes to say, with Judgment
and will be sold for cash. he cannot kick the credit
system with so small profits he offers TO sell his
goods; and with such system of doing business as
the above he defes any establishment in the u States
to sell clothes cheaper than he viii Notwithstanding
some merchants in this city, not even Judges Of such
goods merchant taors use propose to sell clothing
from twenty five to thirty per cent cheaper than it
can be bought of the merchant tailor / say it is
false, and can prove it so; and any person that be-
leyes it is completely Eumbugged and laughed at.
All ask is, that you will honor me with call be-
fore you purchase your spring clothing, and will
prove to you all say Call. if you please and whe
Their you buy or not, will take great pleasure in
showing you my goods. t ssac Qgf
general assortment Of fancy articles, umbrellas,
Stocks gloves, handkerchiefs, shirts, hosiery, &c.
A large stock of fashionable clothing OF my own
manufactures to suit the circumstances Of the poor
man, well as the rich fine, medium, and common,
for cash only. sa mar 26-3taw
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CLAY MEDALS.

-------- n --- CIaTY yHED.ILS.- ---@-T--
NV have for sale, beautifully executed CLAY
Wv MEDAL, gotten. up expressly for the great
National Convention of May next, by Mr.. Jacob
Seegar, of Batimore--on one side of which is a
likeness Of the great Statesman of Ashland, and
on the other side the implements of Agriculture
Commerce. and Arts, with the motto: "The flag we
at our mast head should be the credentials Of
seamen Call and examine this beautiful speci-
men Of workmanship A large discount to dealers.
ap16-tf HOLMEAD & WRIGHT.
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DEATHS.

In this CITY, of pulmonary consumption, on the
Goth ut., Mrs. MARIA SMITH, wife of WILLIAM
SMITH, aged 36 years.
On Thursday last, suddenly, at Uniontown, Pa,
I. W. STOCKTON, Esq, President of the National
Road Stage Company.