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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

To DESTROY BED BUGs.-As the hot sea-
son approaches, there will be desperate en-
deavors on the part Of the vermin nations
to extend their settlements. Nor will do
mestic affairs be at all neglected by them.
But as their interests generally clash with
those of the tenants of buildings, closets,
and particularly of beds, a contest for supe-
riority frequently takes place. In these
contests it is very desirable to be armed
with proper implements as on that the sue
cess of the war mainly depends. Hot wa
ter, pepper, tobacco, and smart weed are
frequently relied on; bat we believe that in
such cases the victory is very generally,
finally, with the biting and odor bearing
party. We advise the use of mercury or
quicksilver,as the most effective instrument
that can be employed. 1t is not material
in what form it is applied. provided it IS
strong enough; but we believe the pure arti-
Gle beat into the white Of an egg IS perhaps
as cheap and effective as any. We have
tried this, and have found that the rermin
cannot endure it al all. 4 very small guam
tity is sufficient to ensure an immediat e
urrender.-Prdirie Farmer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

CUcrMBERs A CORE spondent of the
Ono Farmer recommends that quantity
OF ashes be put into the hills where cucum-
bers are planted-say about a peck 10 the
hill, We can speak from experience on
this point Last season. the only cacum-
bers we succeeded in raising, we're those
planted in this way, although VIC tried Sc
veral lots. We put oaIy shovel fall or
two OF leached ashes in each hill. The
vines grew vigorously, produced well, and
the bugs let them alone; though we canno,
say that the ashes had any agency in this
Prairie Edrmtr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

Honeg-Ndti0naI Wedltt.-Ifanv thine
were wanting to show the utter hoIownes:
Of Political ECONOMY, rs incuIcated at the
present day. it could be found in the mer
cenary nature of all its conclusions respec.
ting wealth In no poIitico economica
writer is the staple happiness or comfort.
of the masses 4 primary view: if Labor is
mentioned at all, it seems to be regarded as
4 secondary matter, su5servient wholly &c
the alI-important consideration of the
Wealth Of the NATION. And il matters not
how poor nine-;enths of the masses are, SC
that the nation in the aggregate can raise
50 much upon wealth To increase nation,
al wealth, not individual and socia! happi.
ness, is the great aim Of the political econ
omist. Under every view of the present
file leaders Of party, whether high tariff,
low tariff, or free trade, we see no check
TO the great evil now arising from the in
flucnce of Money as an institution. Leave
it TO itself, and i.must accumulate; legislate
against it, and the restrictions becomes abb
sorbed by the money getting few. And
Just in proportion as huge pile is accumu-
lated IN one spot, around that spot will be
found squalor and vice. 1.-THE pile is mod
crate, so viii be squaior; if the pile is nigh
ty, the more intense is the suffering and
depravity.
Taking the number OF 1000 rs anexam-
pie, we may find in that thousand perhaps
t,ro who can accumulate fortune, two hun
dred who can acquire a competency. two
hundred more who can live comfortable up
on their daily labor, and the remainder. be
ing about six-tenths of the whole. must live
from hand to mouth! And the number Of
drunkards, thieves, etc, that exist in this
poorer class. may be estimated by reading
the criminal calendar of the city. How
can this be reuIediedl Not by legislation.
The best of legislation is but a temporary
relief. The worst IS but slight aggr7va-
ion. No reform that does not.strike dircc-
tiy at the source of the evil, can be relied
on. The evil lies in irregular production
and consumption: therefore any reform, to
be real reform, must aim to effect some
ch1nge in the division OF production aud
consumption Of wealth. With this view Of
the case land we defy any to controvert it J
IS it no, Aange that some such reform has
not been projected by the political econo-
misf ere thisl VI hat direct and tangible
inquiry is this for Association upon some OF
the numerous bases now proposed to the
world.-Bosloa Iacestigator
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

SNUr IN Wharf.-The following rene
dy for smut in wheat is communicated By
Mr. Thedam Of Little Braxton. Essex.
s'DiSsoIve 5Ibs. of blue vitfiol sulphate of
copPer-it is worth about Sd per h. in five
gallons Of boiling water; then add the soIu-
ton to 80 gallons Of soft water; put the
whole in tub; dip the seed wheat in a bas-
ket, into the solution for one minute; drain;
turn the seed upon the floor It viii be
ready for immediate use excep' for the drill,
for which it will be dry enough in twcls
hours. This has been found an unfaiing
remedy after nine years trial. No lime is
needed. Neither the bags nor the drill are
Injured"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

REMEDIES FOR NsEcrs.-Wc have paic
considerable sttentic n to the different rem
edies proposed against bugs and worms in
the garden, and have made some expert.
meuts with view o. testing them. We
subjoin few, and presume that after this
wet weather shall be over, there will be
abundant opportunity to try them.
For cut-worms, salt is recommended.
This will not always be sufficient. especi-
ally if used dry. The worms will crawl
over Il ring Of it without any concern. Let
Il be made into brine and carefully used,
so as not TO kill the vine Another RENE
dy is TO surround the plants with shingles
or pieces of board, with the edges sunk a
little into the earth, over which the worms
will not crawl.
Striped Bugs, Dust the plants with flour
OF sulphur, while the dew is on. We have
not tried this Put box around the vines
Yes, ii it be covered over the top with mil
linet.-Prairie Fdrmcr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

CHOICE or FEGETABLEs.-With MANY
there seems to be but little choice in regard
20 the varieties in the kinds of vegetables
raised in the garden. 1t seems to be sup
posed that bean is bean, OF whatever
sort it may be; and SO of other garden pro-
ducts, We have found however, in our ex-
perience,a prodigious difference. Of more
than dozen different kinds of garden beans
we have found but three or four that are at
all to our mind. Many of them were so
strong as to deserve the uppeIlation which
the old Englishmen gave them, " horse
corne." First among all of this sort of We
getable, TO our taste, stands the Lima Bean.
1t is rather a tender sort, and somewhat
difficult to keep in seed; but when a crop
can be had, il fully pays for all the outlay
OF care it occasions. OF bush beans we
prefer the cranberry, though there may be
others as good. We advise farmers to Sc.
Iect few varieties, and stick to them till
they find better. The same remark applies
TO lettuce, melons, squashes, and nearly
ever garden production.-PraTie Farmer
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
From Pun AS Comic Blackstone

To make marriage three things are re-
CURED; first, that the parties will marry;
secondly, that they can; and thirdly, that
they do; though to US it seems that Il they
do, 1t matters little whether they will; and
II they will. they must; because where there
is will there is way, and therefore they
can II they choose; and if they don't it is
because they won't, which brings US to the
conclusion that if they do. it is absurd to
speculate upon whether they can or will
marry.
A considerable deal of sentiment attach
ing to a love affair has been smashed by
the sixth and seventh OF William w., C.
81, explained by the lst of Victoria, c. ?
for one act is always unintelligible, I'M
I'll another act is passed to say what il
means. This statute enables pair OF ar
dent lovers to rush to the Office of the su-
perIntendent register, instead of 10 Gretna
Green; and there is no doubt that if Romeo
could have awaited himself of the whole
some section in the act alluded to, Juliet
need not have paid premature visit to the
tomb Of all the Capules.'
a wife cannot execute deed: which is,
perhaps, the reason why Shakespeare, who
was first rate lawyer. made Macbeth dc
the deed, which Lady Macbeth would have
done so much better, had not deed done
by woman been void to all intents and
purposes.
BY the old l-w, husband might give his
wife moderate corrections; bat it is declared
10 black and white that he may not bea; hel
black and blue, though the civil law allow
co any man on whom woman had bestow.
ed her hand 10 bestow his fists upon her al
his own discretioe. The common people,
who are much attached to the common law
still exercise the privilege of beating their
wives; and woman IN The lower ranks oil
life, if she falls in love with a man. is la
bic after marriage, to be good deal strucl
by him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

wasn't that a waste of POWDER said an
lrishman to Kentuckian, who had Just
brought coon to the ground with bis rifle.
from large tree. why sol asked the
hunter. Sure the fall would kilt him ITSELF
There is grand lodge, and 3 enclmp-
ments, ii subordinate lodges, and 1909
members Of Odd Fellowship in Connecticut
The sum Of $1,000 was subscribed at
meeting held ia New Orleans, on the 30ult.
for statue Of Franklin, to be chseled
by our countryman, Powers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

Cosr OF RtoTINe.-The expense of the
late riots IN Philadelphia will emharass the
treasury Of that county for yeas. One of
the journals Of that city, the Chronicle says
IN reference 10 that matter-s'iYe stated Oh
Sturdy our belief that the cost to the
comfy for damages by the riots, apart from
the expense 10 the city and commonwealth
for quciling them. would be at least two hu-.
d'od thousand dollars. We are assured that
the est mite IS entirely foo low. The coun-
ty comm ssioners themselves estimate the
damage at least FIVE hundred thousand dol
lars, which, if correct, il will bother them 10
pay, nj they are without funds 10 meet tor
over assessment The Pennsylvania Hall.
sor instance, has not been paid for, alt o Igh
damages approaching fifty thous'n have
been assessed ard ordered to b. pad,
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Ist vote, Van Buren,, l04; Cass, III;
Buchanan, =; Polk. II.
ID ballot, unanimous .or Polk. Harmo-
ny throughout.
We take the following addit ional par
ticuars from the Journal of Commerce:
Eighth Ballot-Mane, for Van Buren,
and | for Cass; New Hampshire, 6 for
PIX; Vermont for Cass; Rhode Island,
/ Tor Van Buren,; Massachusetts . for Cas-
and I 70 Polk: Connecticut, for Cas-:
New York 30 for Van Buren,; New jersey
| for Van Buren,. for Cass, and | 70
Buchanan; Pennsylvania, - for Van BIZ
rem, for Cass, 2 for Polk. l for Bnchar
an; Delaware, 3 for Cass; Maryland. iof
Van Buren,, 6 for Cass, for Polk; Virgin
IN II for Cass; n. Carolina, , for Van Blu
rem, ) for Cass, for Calhoun; Georgia.
for Cass and for Calhoun; Alabama,
for Polk; Mississippi, 6 for Cas-; Louisi
ma. 6 for Polk; Tennessee, l3 for Polk:
Kentucky, II for Cas-; Ohio 81 for Va
Buren, AMI for Cass; Indiana for Vaa
Buren, and | for Cass; Illinois for Van
Buren, and 3 for Cass; Michigan D for Cas-:
Missouri for Buren,; Arkansas,3 for Cas-
ro,aI-Nan Bu,en, lea; Cass, III; Polk,
IA; Buchanan. ,; C1lhoun. ,.
There was confusion after the result o
his ballot was announced, long discus
sion ensued, which we have not time to give
now.
| The New York delegation having obtai-
ned permission TO retire, returned alter
short absence, when
| Mr.. Butler, Chairman Of the Delegation
stated that he h I'D been authorised to with
draw the name of Mr.. Van Buren,. and In
the course OF his speech he mentioned thai
| he bad received letter within dry or
fwo from Gen. Jackson, expressing hope
that the Convention would be enabled To
| unite on Mr.. Van Buren,, as the candidate
for President.
The ninth balloting resulted in an unan-
imous vote for JAMES X. POLk,-the
whole numb Of votes being 26j. The re-
suit was received with niue cheers.
Messrs Pickcns and Elmore Of South
Carolina, then appeared for the first time
since the meeting Of the Convention, and
gave in their mdiriduai adhesion tn the
nomination of Mr.. Polk, they not being re
gaIarlv appointed Delegates.
At the evening session, the Hon. SILAS
WRIGHT was nominated for Vice Presi-
dent, unanimously, with The exception Of s
votes from Georgia.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

a CoLoRED GENTLEMAN AT THE BAR
We learn from the Portland American, that
Gen. Fessenden. day or two since ap-
peared before the district court, and moved
that cogored gentleman from Boston, who
was with him, be admitted TO practise as an
attorney and counsellor at law in The courts
Of Maine. The motion was made under
the new law, which makes all citizens OF
good moral character eligible to adm 'ssion.
The necessary certificate was produced,
but the court refused the motion on tie
ground that the candidate was not in fact
a citizen. 4 successful application will
probably be made at the October term
adds the American Boston Post
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

~ medical correspondent, on whose state
ment we can implicitly rely, says the York
Eng. Courant, informes us that the advata-
ges oil the Asparagus plant are not sufficient
ly estimated, as those who suffer from heuI-
matism are cured in day feeding on this
delicious esculent, and more chronic cases
are much relieved, especially ifthc patient
carefully avoid all acids, whether in food
or beverage. The Jerusalem artichoke
has also a similar effect in relieving rheu
matism. The heads may be eaten in the
usual way, but tea made from the leaves
and stalks, and drank three or four times
day, is certain remedy, though no.
equally agreeable.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

RATHER VERDANT.-Thc New Haven
Register relates capital story Of one o
the Wing members of the Connecticut Leg
stature, who was present at Gov. Baldwin's
"s'rary" on the evening of ''electon day"
Slipping Justify at the first glass Of ice cream
he had ever seen, he approached person
whom he supposed connected with the fam
lily, and with sort of ''l'll keep shady
air. whispered, 'your cream here, as you
call it, is sweetened first rate-but guess
you didn't huor 1t rrs fro=e, did yea"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

EXPERIMENTS ~ RAISING PorAroEs.-
Mr. Elishr w ,liams, of Argyle, Penobscot
county, Me, took sm1ll quaint y of pota
toes list spring, and divided each potato into
four equal parts, planting the butt end, the
Iced end, and two centre pieces, each sepa-
rate, and the produce was from the butt ends
folty pounds; from the seed ends sixty-two
pounds; and from the centre pieces both To-
e tier, one hundred and sixty pounds-show-
ing the superiority of the centre pieces by
Efy eight pounds, in the quantity planted.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

One day last week, says an exchange pa
per, the workmen in the iron mines, near
the LaZaretto when about 80 feet below
the earth, came across tree imbedded in
the ore, it is perfectly black, and appears
to have been undergoing the process of be-
coming coal. 1t may be subject of won
der how long the tree has been there.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

A countryman driving team, the whole
of which were Of Pharoah's lean kind, was
asked by Portly attorney why the fore
horse was fat and he rest so lean? The
countryman replied the fore horse is q
lawyer and the rest are his cher ts.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

A correspondent of Prairie Farmer, says a
lady of his acquaintance, colors wool and
wooden goods, blue, with purslane, COM
mon garden wced-that the lady assured
him it was equl in every respect, to the best
indigo blue.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

An Irish cul prit about to he hung. bag
ged for a Postponement, on the ground that
he had very sore throat, and the opera
lion would be exceedingly disag reeablc, in
consequence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

An old man. named Samuel Mccormick 4;
aged 10, was recently arres ed in Baltimore
for attempting 10 violate a girl named Iuli-
ana Mopps, aged ten years, and held to
bail in $1,000. Other Complaints Of SIM
liar nature followed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

The Baltimore American Of Nav 25.
contained a report of the proceedings Of
Congress up to the hour the paper went to
press The report was Transmitted by
Morse's Magnetic Telegraph.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

\ public meeting has been held in st. Au-
CUISINE in favour of dividing Florida into two
territories, and coming into the Union as two
Stale when they do come 4 memorial TO
Congress for that purpose has been proposed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

A lad about 7 years of age, son of Mr..
Hugh Harrigan, of East Boston, fell TO the
bottom of we'll Of the depth Of serenity feet.
on Sunday afternoon. The little fellow was
Immediately taken out, and was found TO be
but slightly Injured.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

An INsECT TRAP.-Scoop out the inside
of a turnip; scoilop the edge Of the shell,
and place it downward on the earth. The
insects will pass into II as place ofretreat.
through the holes; and the beds of squash
es, meIons. cucumbers, &c, may thus soon
be cleared Of them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

Keep your tongue still, you william, said
woman 10 her husband, whom she had
driven under the bed. Never! while |
have the SPIRIT OF MAN; cried out the
trembling spouse.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

Five hundred workmcn are now engaged
Ell several points in laying the rails and gra-
ding On the Long Island Railroad. 1t will
be opened for travel on the lst day of July.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

A sAman who had esca ped one ofthe re-
cent ShiPwecks, was asked by lady how
he felt when the waves dashed over him.
'Wet, madam, quite ret
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

An exchange saws II requires great
deal 81 confidence in man to eat chest
NUS in the dark, or 'sausages' at any time.
We think il does.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

100000 white fish were recently caught
at ono haul in New Haven harbor This
feat was accomplished by joining three seines
together. Tie fish sell for 80 cts per 1000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

One hundred and seventy Bremen
Immigrants arrived at Baltimore on Wsdnes-
day Of las. week.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

The New Haven Herald says Connect
cut has raised more silk than any other state
in the Union. She has already produced
1871 lbs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11
Washington. May %,
Whole No. POO 265 266 266 200 266 2GG

Here are the proceedings up TO seven
O'Clock Several Ohio men are discuss
ing the propriety Of resembling the two
thirds rnle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-11

In England there are $4,000 children
employed in the calico printing business.
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A liberal deduction made to those who advertise
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Washington, May 20.

WEDNESDAY, IL O'Clock, A. MY
Ist vote, Van Buren,, l04; Cass, III;
Buchanan, y; Polk. IL.
ID ballot, unanimous .or Polk. Harmo-
ny throughout.
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CoxrtrDrxc CHAPTER or \ ''PoPULAR Re-
view OF THE DocrRINEs OF CHARLES
FOURIER" by PARKE GoDwIS.