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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

Union. President Van Buren, promptly de-
clned the proposition, and this declens.on
was communicated by Mr.. Fosy h 10 the
Texan Minister, in letter under date OF
August 18th 1887 This letter IS now be-
fore us and the reasons it ass gus for declin-
ing the offer Of Texas, are in our opinion
strong and conclusive.
AS it relates TO The opinion of Mr.. Clay OF
the annexation of Texas, we do not recollect
of an instance in which he has expressed
himself otherwise than favorable 10 the pro-
Ject, We have speech of Mr.. Clay now
before US in which his regard for Texas is
pictured in glowing colors. The positions
therefore of Van Buren, and Clay eli the
subject of the annexation of Texas have hi
thel;o been defined.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsuINGroN. Friday, March

WASHINGTON, Friday, March -.
The most important event that occurred
in the Senate, to day, was the REJECTION of
the Bill from the House for the Repeal of
the Distribution Act.
The Bill came up on It's second reading,
and Mr.. CrtleEden moved that it lie LAID
on the table
Mr.. King asked whether the intention of
the mover was 10 call II up at any time.
".Ncrcr, while llve," was Mr.. Critten-
den's reply.
Mr.. Allen called for yeas and nays, and
the motion was agreed to;yeas %, nays II.
Mr.. Archer was prepared 10 speak on
the Oregon quest. on to day bat the Fox and
Wisconsin Bill got the start Of him. An
animated debate sprung up on that bill, and
the Senate having started tho game, were
not inclined 10 relinqush the chase 4
long and very perlinacious debate followed,
in which almost every one took some part.
The distribution ACT gives each Of the
territories 500, 900 acres of land upon their
accession TO the Union, but requires those
grants rece ived by them during their lutc-
lage, TO be deducted from that amount
As this grant is for the benef; Of tie whole
country, end for a great national work, it
is thought unfair 10 charge i, 10 the terri
tory. The gran, is for abou, $50, 900
acres.
The Senate decided once ,hatthe amount
should be deducted from the half million of
acres, but they reversed that decision TO
day.
The land granted is in alternate sections
on the rivers and lake Winnebago. But
tho keen eyed spectators have already be-
gun TO enter those lands. They will enter
The whole OF them as soon as they find that
the bill is likely to pass. M. Nc Duffie
r'diculed The idea OF making road through
wilderness. He thought the money would
be thrown away. lie suggested an amend
ment TO put Stop TO speculation on these
lands by Withholding them from market.
and il was adopted; but it is apparent; as re
said, that before the law can take effect, they
will be entered.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

CLAY CLUB.-The Hartford Conn
Journal, a strong Clay paper, defines what
constitutes the essential, the life, the soul
of Clay club; and SO far as we can Judge,
the wings pretty generally agree TO the def
milton. The Journal commences by para
phrasing the theological question, scan
there be a church without a bishop" by
asking :. can there be Clay club without
chorister?'' Here follows the answer of the
Journal:
"No Clay club is complete without a
chorister. A bell without handle, Or a door
without latch, a bucket without bottom,
a wagon without wheels, SO is Clay club
without a chorister. Give us chorister-
Let the people sing"
Here then is full development of whig
tact les; the embodiment of all wing princi
pies in Clay club, are devoid of interes
and can produce no effect without song
singer. There is not sufficient principle il
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

We direct attention TO the notice in
another column, of The Wisconsin Pha-
lanx. 1t will be seen that premium of
~ per cent will be allowed upon all capital
pald IN be lore the first of May. 1t is high
ly desirable that the donna in shall be pur
chased at that time, and il is believed, thu,
to procure capital. this is the best for the
society that can be done. AS the capital
pad IN, VIII be invested in Governments
land at 10 shillings an acre, and the selec-
ton is expected 10 comqine all advantages
for agriculture and manufactures, il can
not at least prove losing Investment
But as there can be, in our mind, no doubt
but the Association will 60 into active ope-
ration, as soon as the Domain is purchased,
1t would seem TO be the most profitable in
ves'ment OF capital that can be made
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09
COMMUNICATED
VESTRY MEETING.

At a meeting Of the Vestry Of st. Ma
thew's Church Southport held on the 9Th
day Of April 1874, Peter Johnson was
called to the Chair and G. |. Hutchinson
was appointed Sec'y-The following Com
munication from the Rev. Mr.. Hatch was
laid before the meeting by the Chairman.
To the Wardens and VeStry of the 81. Ma
theirs Church.
GENT:-One OF your members having
been removed by an allwise Providence from
his seat among you; | avail myself of the
melancholy occasion on this your first meet
ing, since this affection has come upon
US, to express TO you my deep sorrow for
the loss we have Sustained in the death of
this mos; estimhble man, The death Of
Mr., Torrey is no privately but general ca
lamity in the midst of the community
The Public will feel it, the laborer, the poor
and needy orphan, and the Church of God.
| will only add that this dispensation from
God, should impress your minds ana my
own, more deeply than ever, with the solemn
truth, that Sin the midst OF lie we are IN
DEATH" May God give US all grace oo'y
TO improve it ..o,,,
""'' 49, Your Pastor,
F. w. HATCH, Missy.
Wednesday, Before Easter lS44.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

In the same gale by which the schooner
Wave was wrecked, we learn the ''Victory'
was also lost with all OH board. The season
of navigation has opened most dsastrously.
We earnestly hope however that we shall
have no more similar disasters TO record.
Ga the Victory, aud lost with her, we
learn, was Mr. Burgess, formerly of our
village. The faint hope, which existed, that
our fellow citizen, Mr.. Torrey, might not
have been upon the wrecked vessel, and
yet safe, has dwindled away. We doubt
whether another could be taken from our
midst whose loss would be more sincerely
felt and regretted We speak, not with that
matter of course expression, which usually
characterizes eulogies of those who have
gone. but with truth and sincerity, when we
say, that he left not an enemy behind. We
supect there are many among us who could
relate tales of his quiet, unostentatous be-
nevolence, which gladdened many sorrow
full heart. None were ever more promptly
on hand toylsit the sick, to relieve the nee
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

We direct attention TO one fact contained
in the article from the Milwaukee Courier,
on the subject Of the tariff. 1t is that those
articles which came into the country free
few years ago, and now come free, sell for
little more than half now, what they then did
1t has been a great point with tarifiites to
contend that the tariff actually cheapencd
the price of the taxed goods. Admitting
for the sake of argument that goods are chea-
per, is it not absurd TO attribute it to the tax
levied on them. Is not the reason plainly
in the altered business and finances of the
country; is not the reduction in spite of the
tariff, and would it not be much greater with
out the tariff. Three TO five years ago it
took from two to three dollars to buy as much
as one dollar will now Coffee then ranged
from | to Ii cents; now from five and half
to ii cents; because the fictitious value lent
by the floods Of paper money has been dis
carded, and articles commlnd their true va
lue. In view of this fact, is it strange that
goods should be cheaper now than they were
few years ago; and as a tariff is a tax, the
best way it can be fixed, is it not reasonable
to presume that goods would have been
much cheaper without the tariff
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09
ice MMUNICATED

TAKE NoTICE.-The two great political
parties in the town Of Pleasant Prairie have
stepped out for the present, and two new
parties have STEPPED in their place with more
spirit and enthusiasm them the former;and
it is now ''road or no road" The 'no
road' party met in caucus at Easmcns and
made up ticket; this party afterwards
met ag in at the Pleasant Prairie school
house; called it union meeting and made
another ticket. The party in favour ofthe
"road" also got upa ticket, and all par
ties came TO the Election well prepared for
the battle. When the votes were all gath
cred in then came the tug: the Moderator
and the Clerk went 20 work 10 canvass tho
votes with three or more to assist them:
now as | said before came the tug; the law
says the moderator and clerk shall canvass
the votes. Now wish the reader TO un-
derstand that all those who handled the votes
and kept the tally were opposed TO the road;
and being hard pushed il was necessary
they should all be of one party. The law
gives the board no such assistant. Yet they
might we'll think their case desperate for
some of them got but one vote ahead of
their opponents. 1t does not look right to
see three or four taking votes out Of the
box and others keeping tally, the board
reading the votes of. Now reader what
think you2 is then an officer elected in the
town of Pleasant Prairie this year; think
not: they will have to call a special town
meeting or the old officers will hold over
until the next annual Town meeting.
A Freeman of the West.
Pleasant Prairie April 4th. lS4i.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

The editor of the American has rcpub-
lished in his last, his chimeras of the prece-
ding week, in reply to the proof we furnish
ed of the u;terance of that ''absurd and mon
strous sentiment" on the part of Mr.. Clay.
Without further rcmrrk, we are willing that
the article we published from the Emanci-
pator, shall stand side by side with all the
imaginings he can furnish between this and
the q crack of DOOM satisfied that without
something more tangible 10 the contrary, ii
will be considered by all as proven.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09
TOWN ELECTIONS.

In our recent town election the Wings
succeeded in electing majority of their
ticket. In view of the facts which all here
ara wei! acquainted with, none we presume
will claim it as wing victory. The abol;-
tionis:s pollcd about 70 votes 1872 votes
were pollcd altogether.
Throughout the county, so fir as we have
heard large share of the chairmen of the
Boards of Supervisors elected, are democra-
tic, In Bristol and Pike, in spirited con-
test, the democrats were completely sue
cesstul: A friend from Wheatland writes us
that in that town the democrats have spiked
the cncmy'5 cannon, and that we shall hear
no more wing thunder from that town. Mr.
Mcclellan, the former democratic chairman
has been reelected by a majority of nine
teen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

cess? Is Bank more popular with the
people now than at Jackson's second cleo
ton; at Van Buren's first election; or al
Harrison's election, when the wings admit
ted they dare not meet the democracy on
this principle? No, it is not; and we have
got them now. Let them sing again theil
nonsens:cal and degrading songs. Let them
90 into their hard cider carousals, and night
and day orgies. Let them shout I'll they
are hoarse, and swell till they burst with as
sumed con6dence-we have got them and
they cannot get away. Their man is known.
HIS principle is marked. 1t stands out in
bold and prominent relief. 1t cannot be
hidden either in coon skin or hard-cder
barrel, but like Tie ghost of Banquo, it will
rise an unbidden guest at their revels, 10
scatter terror and dismly in their ranks
We say again, "bc of good cheer" But to
the extract
We menion these things TO show that
the affected confidence of our opponents is
only an nveterate habit, which repeated dis
comtllures cannot cure; or rather an cleo
pioneering trick, TO brighten the tmid and
debauch the irresolute. The democratic
party was never more strong, more spirit
ed, and more determined, than it IS now
Al! our accounts from all quarters agree
IN this. Until the convention meets, and
a candidate is selected, there will be per-
haps, some wavcring in the ranks-some
natural jealousies and distrust. But then
all will unite with an irresistible determine
ton to vanquish an olt-defeaied yet still
desperate aspirant grown gray in political
iniquity, who, and whose party and princi-
pies, have always been, and ever will be,
odious to great majorily Of the American
people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

Our charge of gambling, dueling, profane
swearing, &c against Mr.. Clay, has been
met by the argument that there are promi-
nent men of eur own party equally guilty.
If any number of wrongs made one right,
this logic would be entitled to weight, but
inasmuch as they do not, it would have re-
bounded much to the honor of the wing cam
ddate if he could have been shown gultless.
What is wrong in one individual is not right
in another, and if the American people have
at any time by sustaining men, given an i'm
piled sanction TO vicious practices, II does
not follow that they shall always do it. But
we imagine there is a wide difference be-
tween the characters of Andrew Jackson and
Henry Clay. In the heat of youth surroun
ded BY the vitiating influence of war, Andrew
Jackson may have engaged inpersohal broils;
but he did not,in his old age in time ofpeace,
sit deliberately down, in the capital of the
nation and pen the challenge and dictate the
terms which resulted in the death of one vino
never injured him. But the question is now
between Martin Van Buren, and Henry Clay;
the former with reputation unsulicd from
early youth, the latter an admitted duelst,
and at best but reformed gambler Which
recommends himself most strongly TO the
moral sense of the people? The question
is not djflicultto answer; and admitting the
possibility of Clay's success, it will be but a
poor shield from reproach, when nations of
the worle shall point the finger of scorn at
the ''modei republic" with her slavcholding,
dueling President, to say that others were
guilty of the same crimes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

Our friend of the American has correctly
stated the substance of our prayer, he has
gwen it though much stronger language than
we used' nevertheless we will father it, with
the remark, that if he uttered his prayers
With half the sincerity or with half the pur-
pose of adhering TO them, that we did that.
he would have much less reason TO fear
'church meetings." than he has now.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09


Mr.. EDIToR:-Will you be SO good as
to inform your readers whether the agent
who was sent on to Washington at the ex-
peu5e of our citizens, TO lend his influence
in sustaining our interests, had any hand in
bringing about the recent change in The post
office. iNOjJIRER
Our correspondent writes under a gene
raj but mistaken impression, that editors. as
a matter of course, krow everything. On
this point we are not informed. The most
we know about it is, that the agent alluded
TO on being questioned informed the de-
parment that there were complaints AGAINST
the present incumbent. 1t is possible that
this expression may have procured the re-
moval; and it is possible it may have had but
little Influence. Whether the agent. in view
OF the position he had voluntarily assumed.
as agent for the whole people, and in view
OF the Post master and his friends. having
subscribed most literally to send him to
Washington, was justified in saving what
he did, without qualifying ii by saving that
the complaints we're such as always arise
against any and every Post Master, where
there are dozen anxious expectan.s, we
are not prepared 10 decide. He can doubt
less answer it TO his fellow citizens.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

TExAs.-The annexation of Texas to the
United States is at this time subject of
absorbing interest 1t may not be amiss to
refer to the position which two of the promi-
nent men now before the people, have
hitherto occupied in relation to this question;
viz, Martin Van Buren, and Henry Clay.
During a number of administrations pre-
vious to the administration OF Van Buren,,
the subject of the annexation of Texas was
more or less agitated. The accession of Mr..
Van Buren, to the Presidency put quietus
to this matter; and it was not until the as
tendency of John Tyler, that the subject of
annexation was again revived. A few
months after the accession of Mr.. Van Buren,
a formal proposition was made by Gen.
Hunt, Minister of the Republic of Texas TO
Mr.. Forsyth, then Secretary of the United
States, for the annexation of Texas TO this
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

We are yet with out boat from the
lower lakes. We presume they have as
yet been prevented by ice, some place on
The route. One is expected daily The
weather while we write is very warm and
pleasant
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

ouf columns OF to-day contain more poll
licai matter than we IN end usually TO have.
our eHcnanGes OF the past week, however,
contain nothing of inte est thereto, we trust
hose disposed TO complain. will excuse us
for Ills once.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

The American we doubt not would Ike
to create a prejudice in the minds of our
Irish citizens, against the Democratic par Y,
in the hope that their influence would be
hereafter thrown for the wings. We say
no more than the honest truth, when we
express the belief that the conduct of. no
individuals acting with the party towards
them, VIII lead them to abandon the demo-
cratic principle to embrace its opponent
and when this wing editor nsnua:cs the
hope that they will, he implies, in our op IL
ion very unjust insinuation, against their
intelligence. They can estimate perhaps
as well as any others, the tendency of the
democratic principle, and also the tendency
of lis opposite. They know that the true
democratic principle leads its possessor to
inquire not where man was born. but whc~
Their he is good and true man, and know
ing this, the conduct of no man, we imagine
will sway them from the course which they
think right
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

.dy, or lend aid and coun;enance TO works of
charity. In every walk of life, lie was a
bright ornament, and his loss has created a
void in our society, which will not readily be
filled.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09
He HAS GOT IT.

Our friend, the editor of the American,
has been lucky or unlucky 1--WE don't know
which, enough, TO secure the Post Office.
Whatever others may think, in our opinion,
this is all correct enough. He had right
to it, if he could get it, and the department
had right to appoint him if it chose. He
is probable equal to the duties; or if not. he
is certainly not too old to learn, and il will
be time enough TO censure when there is ap-
parent cause. The means which were taken
10 secure it, we know nothing about and care
less; we can infer them, however, when we
know that it is trickery and duplicity alone
which receive favor at the hands of the pre-
sent administration. The question, wheth-
er an individual who keeps all the eyes he
has, open alone to his own interest, can be
a safe adviser of party, or an honest expo
nent of its principles, for the democracy, we
should answer in the negative. With the
wings however, whose motives ofaction have
the spoils more Immediately in view, it may
be different But with this case we have
nothing to do: if our readers will pardon the
expression, we are willing to let the wings
"skin their own skunks."
With regard TO the old incumbent, what
ever faults he may have been guilty of, (if
any in the early part of his service, we be-
leve all will admit that the office has for a
long time past been conducted fully to the
satisfaction of the public and we suppose to
the department.
He has reason to be consoled by the con-
sideration that his honesty was not impeach
ed, by an appointment from John Tylcr's
hands, but on the contrary that it has re-
ceived the encomium of dismissal from him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

Ii appears we are to take the sentiments
OF the leading men of a party, as indicative
of the general character of the party, and the
purposes it means TO acconpl ST.. So slys
our ne;ghbor in illustrating the feelings
of the democratic party towards the 2lst
rule, and the right of petition, &c. Now
Henry Cily is said to be, by those who know,
g the lie, the soul, the embodiment o,
Wig principles" The purpose ofthe 21st
sule is mainly TO exclude petitions on the
subject of slavery in the District of Column
ba, and Henry Clay says, & he will suffer
the tortures of the inquisition before he will
iii any manner, give coun;cnance to the
project of such abolition" What would
probably be his views under the circumstan,
ccs with regard to the 2Ist rule? Would h,
vo:c for resembling il, and if we arc TO take
the sentiments OF the leading men of the
party as indicative Of the feelings of the
mass, what shall we think of the sentiments
of the universal wing party when such are
the views Of lis LIFE, soul, AMI embolamea'.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

Jppc! 90 40
The effect Of this tariff, is 10 give the
manufacturers monopoly of our own mar
ket, at tter orn prices. Look at The prices
Of domestic goods in this table, and see
how much they have advanced, who pay
this advanced The farmer, and the me-
chanic. and every body who consumes the
goods. And who receive the profits! They
so into the hands Of the manufacturers who
are, many Of them at least too rich already
for their own good,or the good Of the COM
muniiy. Is this any better than legalized
robbery, AMI Of the very worst kindl The
farmers under the present tariff are scarce
~ able to make their ends mcc,-whle the
lordIy manufacturers are dividing their 20
to % per cent. Is this the govcrnmen: we
boast of, tha, guarantees equal laws and
equal privileges! Does it not give advan-
tages to one class Of men over o,hers?-
Does it not grant special privileges TO the
few? Does it not 6 We what is equivalent
to vested rights and chartered privileges
to a few, at the expense of the many? If
so, for ne,am opposed to such a policy,
and desire only 10 be placed on par with
my ncghbors-I desire no privileges that
are not enjoyed in common by all citizens.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-09

Clay club 10 keep il together, for the Jour
nal admits that chorister is as indispens,-
Die to- Clay club, as bottom is 10 buck
ct Of water.