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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

SattricaI-Larse placaris were recen,Iy
posted up on the walls in Liverpool, stating
that the Liverpool Agricultural Society will
give prize of fifty pounds to tina, landlord
who shall produce off his estate full, we'll
grown tst, and conicntsd agricultural la.
borer, living in decent, woll-drained cot
'age, and whose children are also well-fed
and can read and Writo Bee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

If" Justice" should fail in getting hear
ing for Governor Tallmadge through the
columns of the American, as we are 10th to
believe ourselves. or have the public believe
i'll of any man without cause, we shall be
pleased 10 give his article place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

SAILING MACHINES Sir James Oxen
den, of Kent, England, is now building a
sa''ing machine, which be announces is
nearly completed, and with which ho
expects to move at the rate Of 40 miles on
hour, and which he can bring 10 a dead
stand still in 20 seconds. He COMPLAINS.
however, Of the difficulty of finding ampl 10
sailing ground!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

Sam Medary, editor of the OHIO Safes
man, is recommended as a suitable perso n
for Post Master General, under the new
administration. Doubtless he would make
good officer, and if devotion to the cause,
and untiring exertion for its success, are re-
commentators, none will be preferred to
Mr.. Me dary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

1t is not anticipated that business in Con
gress will commence very actively until the
holidays are passed. We noticed in our
last that the 25th Rule, excluding abolition
petitions, had been rescinded by vote oil
l09 to so. Oae Gauss Of great agitation is
thus removed, and had It been done sooner,
aboltionism would have been much less
strong than it is now. If the south could
learn anything by experience and reflection,
would see that by far the best way to &c,
along with this agitation, is 10 treat il with
courtesy. Let it cease TO battle with it and
the agitation will die for want Of food to feed
on.
Or. Duncan's bill making the election OF
President, on the same day throughout tho
Union, is ngain before the House. Its pas
sage is expected. Below we give the name;
of the committees in the two Houses, in
which, as a territory, we feel AN interest:
SENATE.
Or Messrs. Huntington
Conn; Barrow, Lou; Woodbridge, Mich;
and Hayward, N. G.
On Territories -Messrs. Bagby, Ala
Evans, Maine; M'Duffie, S. c.; Clayton
Del; and Francis, R. !.
HOUSE.
On Commerce Messrs. Weller, Of Oh
Holmes. S. C; Dunlap, Maine; Phoenix
n. Y; King. N. Y; Williams, Mass; j. P
Kennedy, Md; Labranche, Lou; McClel
land, Mich; Morris, Pa.
Ga Territories Messrs. Brown, Tenn
Duncan, Ohio; Geggin, Va; Daniel, N. c
Payson, Ala; Tyler, N. Y; Wentworth
III; Black, Geo; Pollock, Pa.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

Mr.. Clay's friends propose TO erect col
umn Of stone to his memory. We think it
we'll ourself, and let it have such an inscrip-
ton as their present feelings of alteration
may dictate, for his deeds will not remain a
very lasting nor a very fattering monument.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

The weather during the winter, thus far
up to tho time we write, with the exception
OF day or two, been sngularly mild and
agreeable. There is every promise now OF
mild and open winter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

ooO month, netting postage Of SIsA
900 per annum.
The T. NJ. General had opened d chr.
respondence with our Ministers in London
and Paris, relative TO the interchange Of
mail matter, and the prepayment. of pos.
tage Oh letters between this country and
England and France. An answer had
been received from Mr.. King, that he had
submitted the project Of The p. NJ. General
TO the Post Office Department of France,
and he had reasons to believe that this, Or
some mode like il. would be acceded 10 BY
that Government
Mr.. Wickitfo is OF opinion that the
mos! simple arrangement for the purpose
would be to vest tho Postmaster General
with power TO execute and issue stamps or
purchase 'hemisom foreign governments ~
FROM BURMAH-155O Karens Bap-
tised.-The Baptist Record contains a
letter from Mrs. Abbot, in Burmah, to her
sister. Referring 10 the spread of the Cos
pei among the Karens in Bu,mah Proper.
and in Arracaa, she says:
"The good work continues % prosper
among the karens, both in Arracan and
Burmah. Mr.. Abbot made two tours 70 the
southern churches this season, during which
he, with the native pastor, bapt;sed
about eighty converts; since which, No.
Shya-Kvou has made tour into Burmab.
visiting the little churches, counselling and
encouraging assistants, adjusting difficulties
and baptislng converts. He appears to
have very good and successful time ia
the missionary tour. We have not seen
him since his return to his station at Mepas
san, but Mr.. A. has just received letter
from him, in which be says that through
the grace of Jesus Christ, be has baptised
1862"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

The Government express ran the whole
distance from Washington to New York
with the Message, within ten hours.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

NJ. Polk receives precisely he number
of electoral votes that Mr.. Van Buren, re-
ceived in 1896.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

Absent or not voting, 20 Uemocrsi,
10 Whigs-30.
From The Eastern and Middle States
there were only votes against it-nama,
Y from New Hampshire, Messrs Morris,
NeaIns and Burke; from New York, kim
aaa murphy; and from Pennsylvania, Bid
lac ana Z. ). lngersoll. The other 9 from
the Free States were, from Ohio. Mess,
Matthews, Stone and Weller; from Indiana
Brown and Davis; from Illinois. Fickl;n
Hoge, McClerland and Smith.
The following are the words Of tho Rul.
now rescinded.
Nc petition, memorial, resolution. or
olher paper praying the abolition Of slavery
IN Inc District of Columbia, or any State
OF serfi'ofy. or the slave trade Between
the States or Territories of the II S,,,o. ~
..hich it now exists, shall b received NV
'h!s House, or entertained in any vay
whatever" ~
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

lie ABkcGATIoN OF THE 18th RUE
Inc following is an analysis OF the vote
by which this long pursued object of Mr..
Adams has been at length obtained
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

FOREIGN CoNvicrs. R,.,
eonvic;s, whose limbs were reiiax.d or
toeir prison shackes no, till they arrived
at Fort McHenry, arrived at Baltimore.
with other enlgran:s, few days since
The Mayor, on learning the fact, commu.
nlcased it TO the President. At the la,es,
accounts, extensive preparations were in
progress IN the German States, to transport
ther criminals to this country. The sub
Ject IS receiving energetic attention from
the State Department, and tho iniquious
imposition will be promptly mel as it should
be.-NeO York Morning Neps.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-24

lana 10 $50. --''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

4 RlcH ScENE.-A day or two since n
countrvman walked into an Office in this
CITY, without taking any particular notice
of his whereabouts, he took Off his coat
and cravat, threw them on u chair, sat
down. crossed his legs, and 10 an authorr
tive tone, called out
4" Is that water hot p
Water. sir |" said the clerk, who had
been watching his movements with some
little curiosity; "what water sir T! you
must be under'a mistake"
Mistake, She ID sir want TO b,
shaved. Why don't you get things in
readiness I'm in hurry
" beg pardon, sir; this is not bar
5er's shop, it's an exchange Office"
IN exchange Office there must be
something wrong, by hokeyl asked a
person IN the street where could ret sha-
we'd, and he dircc,ed me to come here
The clerk look daggefs, ana the custom
or pat on his coat and sloped
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

The PREVALENT SrIRIT-rIIE PROSPECT
1t would be utterly impossible to keep the
run of the thousands of gatherings VIII CHI are
being held in every part ofthe United States
to respond to the nominations Of Polk an |
Dallas. 1t is perfect torrent, CITY and vii
lage and town and hamlet and dish ct come
wheeling into the lne-lilling our front and
Strengthening our TANKS. But one banp 81
IN the South, the North, the Erst end the
West, now rules the Democratic Host. We
may say "Our union is perfect
In 1910, the Democratic PRIV p,lled
100000 votes for their favorit candidate.
In IS IA, with the spirit already aroused, can
not we ,aise this to LOO, 900 votss? The
wings are taking every measure 10 increase
the number of their votcrs.-Are democrats
idle? Should they not without an hours
delay, commence the work of organization
democratic associations have been formed in
many districts in this as we'll as other states.
but still there are many parts of The country
where scarcely anything has been done.
These places should be no longer neolec-
ted. Now is the time for the call. The
present enthusiastic spirit should be directed
while the blood is up. Democrats can start
with far more power. The present furry in
the wing ranks arising from tho change Of
the democratic candidate gives remarkable
opportunity to attack them in their most as
suitable points, TO cut off thr sraggIers-to
conilrm the wagcring-in truth, 10 organize
effectively not only for defensive but an
offensive campaign In this way we can
secure victory. 1t was well said bv pifi-
cd orator and enthusiastic democrat. II
we do hall as much for the Cause. as The
Cause Will do for US, we will most assuredIy
triumph. Alb. Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02
THE LANGUAGE OF THE BIRDS.

The Bobolink, or Conquedle, is ceebra-
ted through New England for the great
vrrie,y OF speeches attributed to him, he
is a great chatterer, and always seems to
be talking with rapidity while he is sing
ing. Some Of hts notes certainly bear II
resemblance to the word which ~ given
to him as a name. Among the ludicreus
phras, s which he is often heard 10 nitert
the following diologue is given Bobo-
link spies one OF bis comrades half buri-
ed in the tall grass, and soaring above him
he vociferates, . Winter seeble, winter
seeble conquede, conqucd!e, hid in tho
clover, come pay me, you've owed ma
seven and sixpence more than two weeks.
and now YOU mean to chea, me ~
Upon hearing this, conqucd!e risos up
with quvering wing from his hiding place,
and cries out with an eAul,Ing voice, as lac
poises himself in the air.
"Wadolnk, wadolink, whiskodink, whis-
kodink, dance a single jig. I've nothing
for you, watchee, say another word to me.
and YOU NAV whistle TO, it all your lie
time -
Not only the wild birds, but our domes-
tic poultry are occasionally heard TO make
very significant remarks. IL is a remark
able fact, that tho common ducks invaria-
bly call out "Quach, qudck, quack -
whenover the DOCTORS sulkey pesscs by
their door.
/ Blu, the most extraordinary Of all the
speeches of The fea.hered tribe, is that of
chanticleer, which may be regarded as
deciding controversy that has long been
waged in the civilized community. Old
chantcleer awakes in the morning. flaps
his wings, and vocilcratcs ut the top OF his
voice, " Women rule here !r'-lmmedi-
ately from neighborlng roost, another
answer, $50 they do here !" This is
no sooner uttered, than third responds.
at considerable distance, 9 SO they do
crrry whtrc w-h-c-r-c ~
| will conclude with that interesting lit
tie bird. called the wood pewee, an inaabi-
tant of our woods, and seems like some
bcniglred wandcrer flying from tree TO
tree, and crying /" Pee-a-tecr pee.a-rec,"
in such a plainiive manner as to attract
much more than the sweetest warblIng.-
Sometimes he seems to be actually implor-
ing your sympathy, and endeavoring 10
relate to you his grievious misfortunes.
Scar's Family Magazine.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02
VOL VINO. /.

A FEARFUL LEAP AND MARROW Ec,rr
|-One OF the nest ex .ordnary instances
of preservation under circum. tan, e; of i'm.
mnent peril, occurred a few DAYS since in
the vicinity of Northampton, in this State,
which is thus related by the Dem craft
Son Friday morning last, at the Six Facto-
ry of the Northampton Association, build
ing four stories IN hcigit, q, &c Wash ng-
ton Sullivan young man Cen lcctcd with
that association, went out Oh 10 the roof for
The purpose OF picking up a mineral which
he had accidentally dropped there while
standing in the beliiy. TO secure himself
fom falling, he took off his Shoes. Notwih,
standing this precaution, after descending
the roof few steps. finding himself slipping.
he took OFT one of his stockings, but whilst
attempting TO take off the Other his motion
became So much accelerated that father
efforts 10 save himself from the fearful fall
were useless. He then, with remarkable
presence OF mind, rolled himself over upon
the roof whilst he was sliding, in order to
prevent falling upon the plato IN, and when
he reached the caves havngfir st drawn in
and held his bietih, clcnched bis locth and
hands, and contacted his muscles. he lcapcd
to the ground, distance of 40 or IS fee,
and came upon his feet The conclusion
was so great as temporarily to deprive him
OF the power OF standing. He was carried
INTO the house and placed in bed, and was
soon after examn ned by surgeon who de.
cidcd that no bones were broken and no
joints dislocated, although there was reason
to apprchend serious injury to the muscles
about the spine, where there appeared to be
great so encss. The young mans friends
then wrapped him in sheets wet in cold wa
ter, after manner prescribed by the "wa CT
cure" system, which soon produced persp;-
ration. A cold bath was Afterwards admin
istcred. In the afternoon of tic SINE day.
he wdihcd ont mittom assistance; and the
ncrt dag ~"s running about w,h his usual
hiiarity complaining ofno unplca ant effects
from his |aH excepting a siigM iamcness in
one of hisfecf! A remarkable fact, conncc-
ted witt tbs occurrence IS, th,t symptoms
Of serious disease with which he was previ-
Gully suffering, have since in great meas
use disappeared. Ii seems as ifthc change
of action which was produced in so UNUSUAL
manner has been salutary, and that instead
of 50 frightiul an accident being fatal in its
effects, as mi ght be expected, it has been
means of restoring him to health!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

HoRRIBLE SrEcrACLE.-On Thursday
week, at Barmour limekiln. near I.owick.
Northumberland, James tombstone, aged
IS, laboger, was standing on largo mass
of limestone, and ondeavoring To break it
in pieces, when it suddenly sank down
about feet, and became imbedded in the
centre Of the burning kiln. His fellow
laborers and several quarrymen, endeav-
ored 10 extricate hum from his awful situa
ton, but without success. He was wedeed
ia SO fast that they could not draw him out
with rope which they had thrown to him.
and which he had fastered round his body.
neither could they drag him out bv means
OF horses, brought from Mr.. Phillip farm.
The miserable sufferer threw the burning
stones from about him until his fingers
were burnt off; still he could moi be libar-
Grated. His thoughts seemed even more
nten. upon his children than upon him
self. lie was continually lsmen,rng the
too evident prospect Of their becoming
fatherless. His sister was present at the
awful scene, but would not allow the chill.
dren to be brought. DR.. Taylor of L.
wick also witnessed the sad 81 ght, and told
the wretched man, at length that his death
was inevitable. His legs were nearly
burnt from his body, and his bowels pro-
truded; yet strange TO say, he stated that
he suffered no pain he stretched his aims
and lifted up his eyes to Heaven, and Of
Tered up solemn and earnest prayer for
himself and children and then. drawing
his hat ovor his eyes, he died; (wihin |
three quarters Of an hour from the time
Of the accdent,) retaining the fall posses
sion of his mental powers to the last
The body was afterwards lifted out Of the
kiln by means of rope aud puly.
Enc p1ncr
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

KNOWLEDGE Is PowER.-Two farmers
from one OF the remote parts of Georgia,
were passing near the Charleston and Au-
gusia railroad when the engine belonging
To 1t came by. . What's that ~ sa VS.
one. I" Indeed | hardly know, myself"
says his friend, :" but I've heard that there
has been great deal said in Charleston
about the tariff, and expect that's it,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

An English gentleman. travelling thro'
the county of Kilkenny, came TO ford,
and hired boat TO take him across. The
water being rather more agltafed than was
az. ecabIe to him, he asked the boatman 1t
any person was ever lost in the passage.
f" Never" replied the boatman, my bro
ther was. dromned here last week, but We
found him next day"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

EXPECTED REsIGNATIoN.-Senai HUI
ger, OF South Carolina, it is said, intends
TO resign his station IN The L. 5. Senate.
Several names have been mentioned as
likely to succeed him-amoDg them Pick
ems, Rhett, M'Wihle and Davis.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02
From the Boston Morning Post.
Know yen not that We are Men:

Know We not that We are men,
Ye laboling thronss of earthl
Must We be told and told again
That Truth aud Toll are worth1
Why do you look upon the ground,
No fire within the eye,
When noble born are all around,
And Wealth and Rank 60 byl
For, have We not heart within.
And sense and soul as thcy'
And ,uore-have we not toiled to win
The bread ye eat to dayl
Do We despise your sunburnt hands
So hard and brown with toll
That have made fair the forest lands,
And turned the forest soili
What! do you fear the naughty gaze
OF men in rich arrayl
IT'S said, Pride hath not many days,
Aud riches fly away.
Up, heart and hand, and persevere,
Aud overcome TIE scorn--
The naughty hate and hear,less snocr
OF this worlds gentle born!
Fear not-ehrink MOTTO you is given
The guardianahp of Earth;
And on the recsrd book Of Heaven
Is writ your honest worth
Honor your :elvcs be Honest, true,
And willing, firm, and stroag;
Do well, whate'er your hands may do,
Though praise may linger long!
A high and holy work Is yours,
And yours should be fame
That lives tor ages and endures
Beyond the heros name
Go, with your hands upon the plough,
And the plough beneath the sod;
PITY the heart that scorns, and bow
To nothing but your God
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

The Bay State Democrat says, when a
person sleeps al meeting. ii should be
done without disguise or concealment. he
cause church is no place for hypocricy
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

SISGING CONDUCIVE To fiEALTH.-Mdny
parents ia encouraging the Developments
of musical talents in their children, have 10
other view than to add to the number Of
their accomplishments, and afford them
means Of innocent solace and amusement.
1t was the opinion of DR.. Rush, however.
that singing is to young ladies, who. by tho
customs of society, are debarred from ma
nv other kinds of salubrious exercises. not
only 10 be cultivated as an accomplishment,
but as means O: preserving health. He
particularly insists that vocal music should
never be neglected in the education OF
young lady and states that besides It's sa-
lu,ary operation in enabling her 70 soothe
the cares Of domesi c life. and quiet sorrow
by the united assistance of the sound and
sentiment of a properly chosen song. il has
Il still more direct and important effect
Il here introduce fact" remarks DR..
Rush, (which has been suggested TO me
by my profession, and that is, the exercise
Of the organs Of the breast by singing. con-
tributes very much to defend them from
those diseases 10 which the climate and
other causes expose them. The Germans
are seldom afflicted with consunptions. nor
have ever known but one instance OF spit
ting blood among them. This, believe.
is in part occasioned by the strength which
their lungs acquire by exercising them fire.
ouentlv in vocal music, for this constitutes
the essential branch Of their eduCa:ion.-
The music master of our academy has fur
ni>hed me with an observation still more in
favor Of this opinion. lie informed me
that he had known several Instances of per-
sons who were strongly disposed to con-
sumption who were restored to health by
the exercise of their lungs in singing"
o. Mother, does whales study their
lesson. -
" No my child; what put that silly idea
into your head =
Nothin', only see in the papers si,'t
large school Of whales was seen below
New York"
"Get along TO school yourself, and
study your own lessons"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-02

An extra session OF Congress in Septem-
Der is talked of.