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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20
From the Globe.
STATEMENT OF GENERAL DAW

"a CARD-An article has this moment
been shown to me in the Baltimore Patriot
of yesterday, over The signatures OF A. f..
Shriver and Edward VIM. Johnson, in re-
lation to the difficulty between the former,
and Mr.. Weller of Ohio, for whom ac-
ted in this affair." desire 10 say I'M
equivocally, that the statements they have
made as to what transpired are incorrect
in every important particular.
son Thursday evening the 18th inst, a
note was handed 10 me by Mr.. Weller,
from Mr.. Shriver, with request TO act as
his friend in the matter, and TO take such
a course as | might deem necessary for
the maintenance of his honor. The next
day friday repaired 10 the room OF
Mr.. Weller, where received Mr.. Edward
w. Johnson, the bearer of the challenge,
(who was endorsed as gentleman by Mr.
VIM. Cost Johnson, of Maryland.) in
formed him that, as the friend of Mr. Well
er, we could no, meet Mr.. Shriver; that we
could not recognise him as an equal; that
he must take back the challenge. ard he
did so. He (Johnson) then remarked, what
shall we do! Mr.. Shriver cannot get 10
see Mr.. Weller.
81 informed him that, if Mr.. Snr:ver
wished 10 attack Mr.. Weller, TO bring him
up to the House between one and two o.
clock P. NJ. thar day, ard | pledged my
self 10 produce Mr.. Weller outside of The
House, AT any point lie might designate
"Mr. Weller and myself repaired ,c
the Capitol at about twelve O'Clock NJ, and
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

Wea again indebted to The New World
publisher for attention in furnishing us with
recent publications.. Blackwood's magazine
and the New World monthly supplement
for January S41, have come to hand. OF
the first publication it is hardly necessary for
us to speak. 1t stands confesscdly at the
head ofmagazine publications. Its contents
are of the very highest character, vastly de
ferent from the current magazine natter of
the day. Price but So year. So will par
chase the present volume as we'll as the vo-
lume for the past year; furnishing not less
than three thousand plges of superior read
ing matter. If many who are now paying
their 50 a year for Graham's aad magazines
of similar character, would procure this
work, they would get the worth of their mo-
ney ten fold, in comparison.
The supplement contains four or five of
the best modern novels. Price but 81.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

The AMERICAN REvoLurioN.-Sid Sidney
Smith thus happily ridiculcs the blindness
Of the English blgotry, in refusing TO listen
10 the reasonable demand Of the American
colonies, and its result:
There was period when the slightest
concession would have satisfied the Amer
leans; but all the world was hel oics: one
set Of gentlemen met at the Lamb the 9TH
er at the Lion; blood and treasure men,
breathing war, vengeance and contempt;
and in eight years afterwards, an awkward
looking gentleman in plain clothes, walked
up TO the drawing room of st. James, and
was introduced as the ambassador from the
United States of america.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

\ Haunted HousE.-Wthin the last
few days, some excitement has been occa-
stoned in the ncighborhoed Of Grand and
Mot, streets, from the report that the two
story brick dwelling, No. Isl, Mott street
was haunted. The house is inhabited by
three respectable families, who have since
last Thu sday been annoyed by furious
knocking at the windows, inner doors, and
other parts Of the house, sometimes accom-
panied by groans. The furniture in clos
els, and the crockery in cupboards, which
were under lock and key, have been dis
placed IN u most unaccountabe manner
The door is opened, on hearing sum
mons, as if a sIedgo hammer had been
driven with tremendous force against it !;
10 cause for the noise can be found, nor
can any marks Of the blows be seen upon
the door. We learn that the owner Of the
house kept watch last night with several
persons. but could make no discoveries, al
though the disturbance which invariably
commences at p. NJ, and ends ccisely
at midnight, was continued as loudly as
ever. We presume, however, the conjarcr
will soon be discovered.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

QussR IBEA.--t man requested friend
10 Philadelphia the Other day, 10 dig his
grave in lot adjoining his garden. While
he was pretending 70 comply with this re.
quest. the ia6,yidaa stopped one side and
sho, himself. lie died instantly. The
Grave Digger found in the VIII Of the
Suicide, that $4,000 had been lc0. for
his services. The Mysteries , Of New
York and Philadelphia, if trG.hlully told,
would eclipse those OF Paris.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

FToffit, who has been recalled from his
South American mission by the Senate re-
jeciing his nomination, it is said will return
to Indiana, and take the stump for Van Bu-
rem. We hope not; for however greats man
Mr.. Profit my be in his own estimation or
that of John Tyler, if we have not mistaken
his character, he VIII prove TO be very little
profit 10 anv party.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

A Liberty plry convention held lis ses-
sion i'll this village, commencing on Tuesday
last, and adoumng on Wednesday evening.
We are not advised gifts proceedings. When
we get them, however, as we probably shall
if not too long, we shall publish them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

INDIANA CoAL.-The purest biluminous
coal beds in the United States are said to
be those Of Indiana. 1t is called the Can.
melton coal" and is in high repute 10 Bos
ion, TO which place a steady export trade
is kept up. Any quantity may be obtained
on the Ohio river, 100 miles from the falls
a: ) cents bushcl
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

Hon. George c. Dromgoole, NJ. c. from
Virginia. whose habits have long been the
subject Of regret, on Friday last, addressed
a temperance meeting in Washington. and
signed the pledge in the midst OF the hear
liest applause. Several others followed the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20
LATER FROM Ell

LATER FROM EUa lpE.
By lhearrivaI Of the pack, pip Monte
yuma. Captain Lowber, we |e received
Lon'ion papers of the 9Th Mtimo. The
chief news OF in!e est is the arrival Of the
Overland Mail, with udyices from InIia as
late as the lst Of November.
INDIA AND CHINA.
Tie Indian Mail his arrived, with letters
and papers from Bombay to December l..
The principal i'ems relate to the prevalence
OF great sickness in the two newly ac-
CURED possessions Of Sinde IN India, and
vi Hong Kong, in China. Peace prevails
throughout British linda, altboti5h the PIE.
partitions for war were busy lhroaghou,
the north western districts. An army OF
about Is, 600 men were assembled on the
banks Of the Sutlej, and another was col
lecting Agra, in the former 10 compel the
Silks 10 adopt some regular fixed system
OF government, and the latter to force the
Government Of Gwallor 10 make proper
arrangements.
There has lecn further advance in
co ton.
The Revenue Tables show a conside ra-
bic increase, both as regards the year and
the quarter just expired.
The state trials at Dublin have begun,
and CT ale grca, dea: of attention. Up
10 the last dates, the court was engaged in
striking The Special Jury.
The Queen had harrow escape on
Thursday, Jarlary 4th, while driving out
in her pony chase, with the Marchioncss
OF Druro The driver turned corner too
suddenly, and pitched the vehicle against
n hedge, from which the ladies were res
cncd with some difficulty. No material
injury appears TO have been done.
The quotations in the English Stock
Market, January 9Th, left off at Consols
81; Bank Stock 49,! to O.; three per cent
reduced % rs TO 90; Three and half
per cent reduced l03 3-S TO 1; India Bonds
59s. to Sos; Exchequer bills 81 to 60.
The Foreign market has undergone
little or no change.
The death OF General Comp'e D'Orsay,
father Of Count Alfred D'Orsay, took place
ut his chateau. in Franco, on the 9Th of
December. He was one Of Napolcon's
generals.
We find nothing Of interest in the French
or Spanish Journals.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

As an individual opinion we have the fullest
confidence that The Domo~rotic parry VIII be
entirely successful in the approaching con-
test for the Presidency. There is no want
of union, no want of harmony in the ranks.
Every prominent man has Withdrawn from
the contest, except Mr. Van Buren,, and up
on him have all the different parties now uni-
ted The boosted confidence of the wings
is without shadow of real foundation, and
we have little doubt that the knowing ones
of the party are themselves satisfied, if the
contest is one of principle, that Clay will be
defeated. That an effort will be made to
put in operation the same causes which in
huenced the election Of Is %, we have no
doubt. That they will be successful we have
very great doubt, for we must admit of Hen
ry Clay that his principles, unlike his whg
predecessor Of the last contest, are too well
known, TO be either wrapped up and hidden
in 4 coon-skin, OF dGowned in hard cider
barrel. He is known to be the father of the
Manufacturers, mscalled the American
system, and the open advocate of United
States Bank, sufficient we are satisfied, to
secure bis condemnation at the hands Of the
American people. When defeated, Martin
Van Buren, had nearly one million more
votes, than the heaviest vote Clay with bis
principles, ever had. Judging from the past
then, what is the conclusion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

Dickens, il is stated, has since his re-
turn 20 England. been within the rules OF
the Court OF Queens Bench for debt. 1t
seems, then, that neither his English nor
his American notes could save him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, FEB. 90, 1871.

We were under the impression that Spen
Ger had res sned the Secreiaryship of the
Treasury. We were mistaken; he still re-
tains that post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

Its rumored that Mr.. upshur will be ap,
pointed Minister to France and that Little
ton w. Tazewell of Virginia will succeed
him in the State Department.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

1t is SAID there are no less than three
millions Of Germans in this country. with
not less than fifty newspaper published 10
the German language.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

The public are cautioned in the Cortland
paper, against one Jonathan r. Scott, a law
yer, who absquatulated from Homer. n. Y.
taking with him another mans wife, and
leaving his OWE, with three children destitute.
1t is thought he will steer for Wisco nsn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

The sudden death of Hon. WA CASTOR,
one Of the judges OF the Supreme Court OF
North Carolina. is announced.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

The Senate OH the 3lst ut. rejected the
nomination Of Mr.. Spencer TO fill The va
caucy on the bench Of the L. 5. Supreme
Court. By a vote of 26 TO 81.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

The lovers ofincident will find something
10 their taste in the article from Blackwood,
on the first page. We shall follow it up as
convenience permits, with the conclusion,
detailing the battle Of San Jacinto.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

an amendment of the constitution, so as 10
exclude that portion OF the representation
ofthe southern states, which is based on their
slave population.
Which, after some discussion was re ject-
by a vote of 81 to II.
Mr.. Adams then proceeded with the pre-
sentation of petitions, and laid before the
House great number on a great variety of
subjects. Amongst others, there was one
irem Elnra, n. York, praying for an amend
ment OF the constitution SO as to secure the
extinction OF the slave representation.
Rejected by a vote of Is to 10.
In Senate Feb. &, Mr.. White presenteda
Joint resolution of the state of Indiana, on
tie subject of Postage.
Mr. Atchison introduced resolution.
which was agreed TO, calling on The proper
department for the names of such land Off
GERS as nave extorted illegal fees from pur-
chasers of land.
An unsuccessful effort was made 10 take
up the bill to refund Gen. Jackson's fine.
A bill 10 appropriate money for lunatic
asylum in the district of Columbia was dis
cusscd at some length. Mr. Evans again
addressed the Senate at length on the tariff
bill
In the House, the report of the committee
on rules came up for scussion. Mr.. Ham
nett of Mississippi, had the floor, which he
occupied some time in the delivery of d We
ry violent speech in favor of retaining the
2lst rule, and against abolitionis.s generally.
The report of the committee ON electous
next came up, and the question whether
the report should be considered in commit
tee of the whole, or in the hpuse was dis
cussed for some time, when the committee
of the whole was discharged from further
consideration of the matter. The Discus
sion was commenced in the House BY Mr.
Elmer, who spoke until the adjournment.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

No less than 245l acts OF Parliament
have been pas >ed By the British Parlia-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

The Globe says: ''Mr Calhoun vii cor
daily support Mr. Van Buren,. We say this
on the assurance of one of his best friends. .
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

1t is SAID that only three senators voted
o confirm Mr.. Porter's nomination.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-20

CONGRESSIONAL STATISTICS. A down
East man, relative no doubt of Major
Jack Downing or Sam Slick, in writing TO
his friends Of the New Orleans Republican,
gives the following unique division of the
House ef Repre- sentatiyes:-
Members 4, lk mo SASSY Z
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03

The Bloomington Herald desires us
to "point out the law which renders"
Ex-Governor Lucas ineligible to q
seat in the Convention to form Con.
stitution. We will do so for the TWEEN
tieth time. 1t is the law that author
ICES Convention 10 be held. II de.
clares tina. persons not resident for the
space of six months shall not be en-.
titled TO a sea. in the body. Who is
fool hardy enough to pretend that the
Elk. Governor was six months in the
Territory previous to the last election.
and subsequen, to his return after run
ming for Congress in Ohio, and s,oear-
ing IN his v0te as CITIZEN of that
State! Bah!-,he whole affair is as
rank piece of party knavery az ever
was prac,ised, and no wonder The prin ,
cipal actor in the plot feels ashamed Of
it.-loWa Standard.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03

Loco Foco Blasphemy!-The Col.
umbia Observer, published at the door
Of Col. Polk, gives an account of To-
CO foco meeting held in that county,
(Maury) few days previous to the 18th
inst, at which the most revolving bias
phemy was perpetrated. A man was
taken into the Loco foco Church, and
immersed i'll regular style, the admin
istrator Of the ordinance, using the fol-
lowing ceremony IL baptiss thee in
the name Of .aNDREW JACKSON,
the Father! James X. Polk, the son -
and TEXAS. the Holy Ghost!!!
This, be it remembered, was done
in Folks own county, at loco foco
meeting.
In 1910, this bla.phemous party
were grievously afflicted on account Of
the exhibition of log cabins. and now
their sensibilities are painfully shocked
at Wing songs Blu. this mock Of re-
ligion will not disturb their complacen-
cy-no. this is Wing lie.'-Jones-
boro Tenn. Whig.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03

!, AMERICAN MANUFACTURES. W.
nave seen some fine specimens Of A
merican cassimeres and broadclo,bs
winch are now being manufactured r.
.ne M'ddlesex mill in this city. Ever,
ming about them is of home nro1uc
OUT y.-~-...-.---- P1o-uc
groves hxve attempted to produce Sc
excellen. . quality OF wool. We learn
that specimens of these cloths are &c
be exhibited az the Mechanics Fair il
Boston, the Fair Of the American Insti
,ute in New York, and the Agricul,ur-
al Exhibition Of the State of New
York. at PoughkeNpsie. About sixty
whole pieces will be at each Of ,hes
exhibitions. and we shall b. surprised
if they do not receive the prize al
each. Those who are opposed to the
encouragement of domestic industry,
and who sneer at those engaged in fac
Tory labor, we recommend to examine
these fabrics. They will speak as for
chilly in defence Of the American Sys.
lem as e'er did orator or poet. Low-
I'll Courier
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03

4 Little .awkaward.-- A conven-
ton of Locofoco delegates to nominate
county officers met in Clinton county.
Pa. last week. and in the course Of
the deliberations it was discovered
that several members Of the conven.
ton intended to support Mr.. Clay.
bu. would adhere to any resolution to
support the ticket Except for President.
This caused some excitement and
motion was made to exclude the
Clay men, but the President Of the
meeting in the course of remarks upon
the subject observed that he was also
Clay man, that if the other Clay
delegates were to be turned out he
would also retire whereupon they
concluded to let all remain. We
think it likely that, if a true express
sion were to. be given, good many
Clay men would be found in all the
Locofoco Conventions throughout the
country. Whether they express them.
selves before or not, however. their
votes will tell for Mr. Clay in Novem-
ber.-Mo. Repu6.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03

A STRIKING FAcr.-The people of
Vermont, slough almost exclusively
an agricultural people. in 1910 used.
$50, 600 barrels Of Flour, the wheat Of
which was grown in the other States
Of the Union. This large amount of
breadstuffs they were enabled 10 buy
in and import from other States, be-
cause they were engaged in the rails
ing Of sheep to supply the Eastern
manufactures with wool.-Should not
this striking fact carry ITO the minds Of
every rejecting farmer Proof of the
necessity of supporting the Tariff.
whose protection upholds and secures
so excellent a market for those of them
engaged in the growing Of corn and
wheat. Break downfthe tariff tomor.
row and the farmers Of Vermont will be
compelled to abandon wool culture. and
to grow their own breadstuffs. and thus
will this market for so much -four be
broken up.-.7merican Wing.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03
I'll A w K-EY.E.
8urIfm9tou:
Fhursday, October 3, ls44.

For the ok-Eye.
The Dead Of the Republic.
There il tear for all who die,
But nations swell tho funeraI cry
And triumph weeps above the brave"
Byron.
What shall remembrance give to worth
What unimpaired memorial pay
To make immortal ON the earth
Our storied honors passed away
Let their unsullied virtues CLEAN
More brightly through u peoples tears,
As Time unfolds the splendid dream
Which crowns our countrys coming
years!
No marble shroud nor sculptured bust
Could more endear each Patriots name,
Whose brave and consecrated dust
L. welded to eternal fame.
For glory with unclouded sun
Shall gild the slumbers of tho free,
Long a. our mountain torrents run
TO feed the fou ntains of the sea
Far as our stainless banner waves
Far as our broad domain is spread
Shall be our shadow from the graves
That holds nations mighty dead!
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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03
Hamilton Mass Meeting.-

Hamilton Mass Meeiing.-Old
Butler did nobly on the 18th inst
Never was there, say the best judges,
larger or more enthusiastic meeting
in ,ha. county. The number Of per
sons there, was difficult TO estimate. so
thick was the throng; bu. we should
no. suppose it below fifteen shous'
and |!
The speaking did not commence un-.
til after 2 o'clock. Three stands were
erected. Governor METcALF. Messrs.
SourHeATE, CALEB SMITH. Of Indiana,
CAREY and others spoke; spoke well
and effecsualIy. The Glee Club never
sang better. or won louder pIsudits from
any meeting.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-10-03
BURLINGTON, IOWA, OCTOBER 3 1914

me n. York Express refers to III.
! hse wing aomina,ions in the following
eneer'ns lAngaage-and every whie
paper concurs in il:
rh ~ Sn nave no fears now Of the future.
city, ~ with ! feeling ,ha. Qulok en 'hem ,s
.'''vv.rnsAAl9 l Gao mean 70 n. York,
so in the towns upo. .i.- ~ 80
all along from Syracuse to New York.
and so we predict every where, from
the Lakes to the end Of Long Island.
WILLARD FILLMORE for our
Governor! The Trainer and defender
of the tariff Of 1912. The enlightened
statesman,-the Industrious legislator,
1.-The noble champion Of all American
interests,-the friend Of internal i'm.
provements,-the tried representative
Of the Lion of western New York, -
the co-worker of Henry Clay. What
dare our opponents speak Of him that is
evil!
SAINT ]. wilkins for Lieutenant
Governor The convention have pre-.
scented here an able ally for their Chief
Magistrate Of the State. If you would
ask who Wilkins is. 60 and ask his
neighbors-not his political friend alone
for they would speak with parsiali.y
n man whom they have learned to
respect and admire as long as they had
known him. Native and to the manor
born, with Goshen for his birth
place. there is not political friend at
or around his home who will not re-
ioice at his nomination. His name
will be received every where by his
opponents with respect, and the effect
will be to thin their ranks more than
an army with banners. Samuel J. Will
kins, when Orange county was spot.
Ted all over with loco focoism, was e.
lected an wing to the Congress of the
United States, and by one of the most
triumphant, and under all circumstan-
ces, the most triumphant majority that
ever attended an honored man to his
seat in the councils of the nation. He
vas a graduate at Princeton, where
ysriinshuyrrH, his co-P.rsner IN future
honors, graduated also. Revolutionary
blood flows in his veins, and he has
honored the good old stock as much as
it has honored him. At Princeton he
was a worthy student, and won high
honors there. At home he has receiy-
ed many honors, and more would have
been given him. if he would have re-
ceived them. He is as moderate as he
is meritorious, and therefore it is the
people esteem him SO highly. He is
the son Of General JAMES WILKINS, Of
Orange county, and every body in Or
ange knows father and son favorably.
In brief, our candidate for Lieutenant
!, Governor is Wing to the backbone,
AN honest man, and true patriot.