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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16
Pc S rs C R ! P T.
Philadelphia Riots.
From the Buffalo Courier and Economist

q.
The Mob Spirit is again up to a fearful
heighth in Philadelphia. The trouble CON-
mcnced, from the cause that those belong
ing to st. Philips Church, Southwark. made
preparations TO defend it against any attacks
which from previous occurrences it was fea-
red might be made. When this fact he
came known, crowds of Native Americans
assembled round the church in threatening
manner. The military we're soon on the
ground and took possession of the church.
Charles Naylor, formerly member of Con-
gress from that district, was foremost among
the Natives, and using violence, when he
was arrested and put under charge of The mi
litary in the church. The mob then procu-
red musket and cannon and made several at
tacks on the church.
this morning:
July 9.
At two o'clock, the military then ia
charge gave up possession Of st. Phillip
de Meris church to Mr.. l.. c.. Levin, Mr..
I. ID. Grover, and large body Of Native
American Republicans AT this time
there could not have been less than ten
thousand persons on the ground.
The large mass of people in front of The
edlhce were anxious TO gain admission,
and The american Republicans used
their utmost endeavors to keep them out,
but the latter were finally overpowered,
and the people outside forced down q brick
wall, and broke in one of the doors, and
entered the building. Messrs Lewis and
others then addressed them inside ef the
church, while Judge Con: ad and other gen.
tlemen addressed them from the outside.
called upon them 10 protect the property,
and alter four hours Of hard labor, per-
suaded the great body TO leave the building.
"A Comm ttee oil American Republicans, at
the head OF whom was Col. Jack, was then
appointed, who took possession Of the
church, and kept it until the military ar
rived, at between and O'Clock.
The military having arrived, the Com
mittee who had charge and had afforded
ample protection TO the church during the
afternoon, gave il up TO Gen. Cadwalsder
and the soldiers: came out Of the building,
and proceeded in files Of two, arm in arm.
down Queen to Second street, and turned
down Second street. The military took
up line IN front Of the church. As the
1890 fo'e u thC ANdtiNC SOHtiUItec WCtO
turning the corner Of Second street an in
toxicated man nterfered with the military,
caugh, hold or an officers sword, and some
boys threw stones.
The officer in command then retired be-
hind his men, waved his sword over his
head, and gave The word "frsi" The
order was Immediately obeyed, and some
twenty or thirty mushets were discharged,
killing SIX persons and wounding several
J others,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16
From the MayviIle IN. W Sentinel.


A CASE IN PoINT.-The other day one of
our farmers took his (this spring's) clip to
the wool purchaser, to exchange it for cloth.
He had done SO last year, and wanted TO do
the same this.
Sand how will you exchange p asked the
farmer of the buyer. 80, l don't know"
replied the latter. II guess upon the same
terms as last year. can't hardly afford it,
but believe shall have TO do IT,"
''The same terms as last year, replied
the farmer in surprise. | thought wool had
risen. Expected to get good deal more
cloth for the same quantity than | did last
year. What is the difficulty"
"Why, 10 tell the plain truth, Mr.. Far
mer," said the speculator, "though the price
of wool has advanced considerable within a
year, ii has not raised as much as the cloths
hare"
SWELL if that is the case," responded the
farmer, Il do not see any particular bene-
fit in the tariff the wings make such fuss
about, after all.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, JULY Is. 1874.

We noticed in the last Milwaukee Senti-
mel, communication from the MARSHALL of
the Territory, in relation to letter from
the acting Secretary of The T. easury, allu-
ding TO his official conduct. We have mis-
laid the paper, and cannot therefore allude
to it at length. Whatever may be the facts
in the case as TO the official conduct of the
Marshall, one thing is certain, there has
been much complaint. We are not pre-
pared TO express an opinion on the subject,
because we have not the means at hand,
correctly TO inform ourselves. There is
one part of the Marshall's communication,
however, to which we wish 10 allude. The
Marshall takes occasion, in concluding his
communication, to laud the character of
Governor Doty, and censure Gen. Dodge ;
accusing Gen. Dodge of unreent ng and
vindictive hostility to him, and seeking &C.
morally TO CRAFTY his personal ends, regard
less of the public good. 1t hardly needs
that we should refer to this. The people
of the Territory, generally, are too well
acquainted with the facts in the case, for
these assertions TO have any influence OF
the favorable features of Gen. Dodge's char.
acter and conduct, perhaps none are more
prominent than the opposite Of the Mar
shall's assertion. When we look back to
the time of Doty's services as Delegate, and
find him unremitting in his exertons to in
jurc a man universally popular with the peo-
pie, and neglectng the public good to do it !;
and when we find that this same Marshall,
has since his appointment been an untring
and vindictive opponent of Gen Dodge, it
is matter of some surprise 10 many, who
are governed by ordinary feelings in these
matters, that Gen. Dodge has not taken ad-
vantage of his position, to retaliate upon
them. Gen. Dodge has in no instance seen
fit to call the attention of the proper depart
mcnt TO these officers, except when impelled
to it, as matter of duty TO his constituents
The Legislature of the Territory unani-
mously pettioned for Doty's removal, and
transmitted the papers TO Washington to
Dodge. 1t then became Dodge's duty to
call the attention of the department to it,,
and he did so. In the case of the Marshall,
we are aware that Gen. Dodge permitted to
pass UNDECIDED innumerable private COM
plants and it was only when the Grand
Jurys of some of the counties, in the form
OF official prcseniment, appealed TO him, that
he interested himself in the matter and
then, however ust it might have been, we
are not aware that he interested himself 10
procure his removal, but simply to secu.e,
if possible, the amounts due to creditors.
Such are the facts in the case and in our OPT
Mon, SO far from this outbreak on the part of
the Marshal having tendency in any manner
to prejIdic C the people against Gen. Dodge,
it will be looked upon as an evidence of
the same spirit which has always character
lied Doty g. Co. towards him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

CHANGEs.-lfours space would permit, we
should take pleasure in giving TO our readers
the names of tn G many prominent men of the
country, who heretofore acting with the wings
have come out for the democracy, and are
now laboring for Polk and Dallas. We find
them by fiftes and hundreds, and in every
quarter of the Union. The following which
is at our hand while we write, we give, show
ing the state of feeling in the wing city of
Pittsburg, Pa. 1t is but one among the host
of similar indications:
L. Neville B. Craig, Esq, long known
as an able Anti-masonic editor, elected
year before last 10 the State Legislature,
and recently the anti-masonic ca ndida:e for
Congress.
5. Dir. William Elder, late Recorder Of
Allegheny county, and an active wing
stump speaker in 1910.
8. Alfred Sutton, Esq, late Prothono-
tary Of Allegheny county, and man of
extensive poitial influence.
A. Major Hay, Mayor Of the city.
5. William E. Austin ESQ.,, an especial
favorite with his party, and good speaker.
6. William Larimer, jr.. another active
Harrisonite in the great campaign of 1910.
7. R. G.. Fleeson, Esq, editor Of the
Spirit Of the Liberty, and late Post master
Of Allegheny city.
8. David Gilleland, Esq, former Reg
lister.
0. Russell Errett, ESQ.,, formerly the
standing secretary of federal county con-
ventions.
TO- John Hammer, Esq formerly n lea
ding Harrison man, who spent as much
time and labor in the cause as any other
whig in the country.
IL. Dr. VIM. A. Penniman, formerly
the wing member Of the State Legislature
IL. Hon. William w. Irwin, Esq,
elected by the wings TO Congress in 1910
by one Of the largest majorties ever given
in that country.
ID. H. L. Bolman, Esq, leading Har-
risonite.
IA Andrew Watson ESQ, do
l5 Samuel w. Black, Esq, one OF the
most ready and reliable wing stump speak
ers in 1910.
All these gentlemen were leading and ac-
tive Harrison men in 1910; all are now yea
lousy opposing the election of Henry Clay.
This is certainly most gratifying, and
proves conclusive.y that party augmenting
as is the democratic party at this time, are
marching to certain victory. We are not,
however, surprised at the condition of things
in this respect. We felt satisfied that no
thing more was necessary than TO secure a
man able, and unotjec'ionable TO all, to bring
back the old democratic force which eleva-
ted Jackson to the Presidency over the Goa
li,ion of 1925. We shall have that force,
and the verdict of the peopls as pronounced
then upon this man Henry Clay, will be more
emphatcaly repeated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16
Governor ard Commander-in- Chic

IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON Great
interest is felt in relation to the news from
Mexico as brought on by Mr.. Thompson, the
special messenger. We are authorised to
state that the news is not of character ma
terialy to change the position of our relations
with Mexico and Texas at the time of the
formation of the Treaty.
The probability at present is, that there
will be no Extra Session Of Congress called,
for the reason that nothing has occurred
which would be likely to change the vote of
the Senate.
1t is very likely, however, that the P'esi-
ma MY with the view to extend the time
SIX months-in which the Treaty may be rat
lhed-so that it may come before the next
Congress in December.
There is no doubt that Santa Anna and the
whole of his government are corruptible
set OF men-lnd that for the consideration
OF two or three million of dollars their consent
to the annexation of Texas may be obtained.
We can also add that President Tyler will
undoubtedly be constrained within short
tine to Withdraw his name as candidate fol-
the Presidency. He has only been urged 10
running by the ill-advice of few such men
as Joel b. Sutherland, John Lormer Graham.
and others, who would persuade him that all
who do not concur in advising him to run.
are not his true friends, and ought to be dis
charged. The fact is, these men want all
who differ with them in advising him to run
TO be discharged, in order that their own
friends may be put in office. Corruption
corruption-corruption. The Presidents
Cabinet ale unanimpus in advising him to
Withdraw at once. He may confidently be
expected 10 do it.-Heraid.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

Col. Folks oBsCURITy-The wings, APP
parently, knew Col Polk better few years
ago, thin they do now. Horace Greedy, in
memoir of Judge White, written in 1910,
thus speaks of Col. Polk:
''ln Ia %, JAMES X POLK, ONE OF
THE ABLES I MEN AND MOST POW
ERtUL SPEAKERS IN THE SOUTH
WEST, took the field as The adminisira-
lion IVAN BUREN, candidate for Governor;
and after canvass Of unprecedented vehc-
mence, in which he proved himself an
over match both in speaking lalen, and in
personal address, and popularity. Tor his
o. Ponont. Gov. Cannon, he was elected BY
some twenty-five hundred majority"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16
Foreign News.
Arrival of the Brittania,
DOMESTIC SUMMARY.


From Wilmer Il Smiths European Times, "a XII
Tory paper,) ct June ~.
The imprisonment of O'Connell is too
novel in itself. and involves too many great
national considerations, not TO be turned 10
account by that consummate actor. One
of the results of his incarceration is per-
ceptblo in the immense increase of The
repeal rent, which has suddenly Jumped
from hundreds up to thousands per week.
Last week the amount received reached
upwards al thee thousand guineas and
IN MI probability IL will go on Increasing.
This answers double parpose;--it shows
that the means made use of 10 degrade and
punish the peoples idol have raised him
still higher in their esteem, and thus il
speaks 10 the government in the language
of defiance while the receipt of such aid
is mos: acceptable in the-repeal Golfers,
exhausted and beggared as they have been
by the overwhelming cost of the defence.
MIR. O'Connell has comfortable quarters
airy apartments and two gardens TO walk
in, and he is permitted 10 see his friends
nj seasonable times and IN considerable
numbers. The willy lawyer strovc hard TO
keep tho reveal flnme blazing brightly d.
ring his confinement, by making speeches
10 Populations within the walls of his pri-
son. This, however. the government would
not tolerate; and as their seems no reason
10 believe tha, the chief, or, indeed, any Of
the trayerssrs are treated other than with
the utmost courtesy, it is not surprising
that The executive should arrest the breach
Of prison discipline involved in the speech
making.
AS far as the people on this side of tho
channel arc concerned, this compulsory
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

On Tuesday last as the Cadets ofthe first
class at West Point were throwing shells from
the mortars, on the dock of that place, one of
largest of them burst. and although there
were 20 Cadets standing within few feet
of it, no one was injured. A piece of iron
weighing several hundred pounds was
thrown with such force against large gun
which stood near, as to completely demolish
the carnage, &c. The explosion was simi-
lar 10 and equal in extent with that of the
big gun on board the Princeton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

y POINTED BLow.-An invalid sent for a
physician, the late DIR. Whee,man and after
OBTAINING him some time With description
of his pains, aches, etc, he thus summed
up:-"Now, Doctor, you have humbugged
mc long enough with your good-for-nothing
pills aud worthless syrups, they don't touch
the real difficulty. | wish you 10 strike the
cause of my ailment, if it is in your power
TO reach it," Ii shall be DONE" said the Doc
tor. a; the same time lifting his cane and de-
molishug decantsr of Gin that stood upon
the side. 5nardt1
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

We direct attention to letter which will
be found on the outside of 'o-day's paper, on
the subject of Native Amerc,nism. 1t is
from prominent democrat of Philadelphia.
What noble and patriotic spirit does it
breathe; the very soul of democracy and the
soul which alone will sustain our free insii-
tutions. What narrow and wre;ched poll
cy is that which seeks to deprive for almost
the natural term of life, the emgrant who
seeks our shores, of any participation in his
own government. 1t is part of the aristo-
cratic spirit of Europe, which considers the
mass incapable of any higher destiny than
the present degraded condition which their
miserable laws have reduced them to, and
would restrict them from any voice whatever
in their own government. 1t is seldom ma
ton stops at one oppressive act, and if those
who seek it, should succeed in their design
of restricting the term of naturalization to
81 years, they would follow up with some
measure still more odious. But these men
live after their time, and are making their
efforts in the wrong age of the world. They
can accomplish nothing.
We shall give next week the letter of Mr..
Archer, a wing U. S. Senator from Virginia
on this subject; when our readers can have
an opportunity of contrasting the views of
leading men of the two parties.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

HENRY CLAWS MoRALITy.-lfthe friends
orihs man were discreet, they would be con-
tent to let him pass without noise, for man
as good as the times will admit of. But they
are not thus discreet, and in attempting to
hold hin up as pattern of morality, they
make themselves ridiculous by bringing TO
light the true character of the man. In his
zeal on this point, Junius, the oracle of mo-
dern wh;ggery, went SO far as to assert that
Henry Clay had not for years, even played
cards for amusement. So barefaced was this
assertion, that Gen. McCalla, man highly
respected in Kentucky, over his own sigma
ture asserted that Henry Clay had played
ed cards for money within a year, and chal-
lenged contradiction. 1t could not be dis
proved, and as the only mode of getting on,
of the dilemma, the editor of the Frankfort
kentucky Commonwealth, the wing organ
Of the State, admitted as follows
alt would be uncandid to conceal that |
nave unuefStOOu ne mas sometimes engaged
in the practice as a social diversion. That
he has on such occasions bet money to cnli-
ven the interest of the game, but not for the
base purpose of gain is readily admitted as
probable"
Is any further proof wanted of the fact that
Henry Clay, even in his old age, plays cards
for money? One of his friends admits it,
and in view of the fact, are we not justified
in calling it ridiculous for his followers to
hold hmup as pattern ofmorality. Doubt
less I" that active Christian Phlanthropst,
Harmon Kingsbury, ESQ.," will get credit
for as much disinterested honesty in the
cause of Christianity, as he deserves.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

Authentic accounts with regard to the
Mormon troubles will be found in another
column. 1t is somewhat as we expected,
that Smith was shot without any provocation
1t is outrageous, and if these men are Disco
vered, it is certainly to be hoped that they
will not escape The extreme penalty of the
law. We are not aware, in the many cases
of mob law in our country, that the perpe-
traitors have ever met with punishment. May
not this account for the continued prevalence
of the mob spirit in the land? We are of
the opinion that it men could once be taught
to know that punishment would follow the
violation Of law, that such violation would be
much less frequent than it is.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

city would satisfy portion Of the troops )
and that if we marched into the city, pre-
texts would not be wanting for commencing
hostilities. The Mormons had done every
thing required or which ought to have
been required Of them. Offensive opera
tions on our part would have been unjust
and disgraceful as they would have been
inpolitic in the present critical season OF
the ear, the harvest and the crops. For
these reasons decided, in council of Of
ficers, TO disband the army, except three
companies, two Of which were retained as
a guard for the Jail. With The other CO m
pany marched into Nauvoo TO address
the Inhabitants there, and tell them what
they might expect in case they designedly
or impruden'ly provoked war. per-
formed this duty,as think, plainly and en-
phaticallv; and then set out to return 10
Carthage. When | had marched about
three miles messenger informed me of
the occurrences at Carthage. ! hastened
on to that place. The guard, it is said,
did their duty but were overpowered. Ma
ny Of the inhabitants of Carthage had fled
with their families. Others were prepar-
ing TO go. | apprehended danger to the
settlements from the sudden fury and pas
sion OF the Mormons, and sanctioned their
movements IN tbs respect.
General Deming volunteered TO remain
with few troops, to observe the progress
of events, TO defend property against
small numbers, and with orders to retreat
if menaced by a superior force. decided
TO proceed Immediately TO Quincy, TO pre-
pare force, sufficient to suppress dsor-
ders, in case il should ensue from the FORE
going transactions or from any other
cause. have hopes that the Mormons
will make no further difficulties. In this
may be mistaken. The other party may
not be satisfied. They may re-commence
aggression. am determined to preserve
peace against all breakers OF The same, at
all hazards. think, present circumstan-
ces warrant the precaution Of having a
competent force at my disposal, in readi-
ness TO march at moments warning
Ny position at Quincy will enable me to
gel the earliest intelligence and to commu-
nlcate orders with greater celebrity.
l have decided to issue the following
general orders:
HEAD QUARTeRs,
Qaincy, June %, 1914.
II is ordered that the commandments of
regiments in the counties Of Adams, Mar
quette. Pike. Brown, Schuyler, Morgan,
Scott, Cass. Fulton. AID McDonough; and
the regiments composing General Straps
Brigade, will call their respective regi-
ments and battallions together Immediately
upon the receipt OF this order, and pro-
coed by voluntary enlistment to enrol as
many men as can be armed in their re-
spective regiments. They will make ar
engagements for a campaign OF twelve
days and will provide themselves with
arms, ammunition, and provisions accord
ingly. and hold themselves in readiness
Immediately TO march upon the receipt OF
further orders.
The Independent companies Of Rifle
men, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery in
the above named counties, and in the coun-
ty of Sangamon, will hold themselves in
readiness in like manner.
THOMAS FORD,
Governor ard COMMANDMENTS Chief.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

From the office of the Buffalo Courier and
Economist, we acknowledge the receipt of
an extra containing the late foreign news.
We generally get from this paper our latest
news. is an excellent sheet in every re-
spect, and those who desire Buffalo paper
We recommend to subscribe for il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

NO boat makes more regular trips than
the Constitution. She arrived here from
Buffalo, yesterday morning, and will touch
on her return on Thursday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

for laying pipe. The wings should pur-
chase The patent right.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-07-16

President Tyler is about sixty years of
age, and his bride about twenty.