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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
II Fl T. WI Y f. $ S

Forward came the witness, a fat, chufty-
looking man, "leetle corned,' and took
his corporal oath with an air.
Harris, we wish you to tell
about the riot that happened the other day
at Capt. Rice's, and as good deal of time
has already been wasted in circumlocution,
we wish you to be compendious, and atihe
same time as explicit as possible
Harris Edzacly-(giving the lawyer
knowing wink. and at the same time
clearing his ,hroal)-Capt Rice he gin a
treat, and cousin Sally billiard, she came
over TO our house and axed me if my wife
she moutn't 60. told cousin Sally Dill
lard that my wife was poorly, being as how
she had touch Of the rheumatics ID the
hip, and then The big swamp was in the
road, and the big swamp was up, for there
had been heap of rain lately, but how
sumever, as il was she, cousin Sally Dill
lard, my wife she nout GO. Well. cousin
Sally billiard then axed me ii Nose he
mount go. told cousin Sally billiard
that Nose was the foreman Of the crop,
and the crop was smartly in the grass !:
but howsumever, as If was she, cousin Sal
" billiard, Nose he mout 60"
Chops. In the name of common sense.
Mr.. Harris. what do YOU mean by this rig
marolel Do say what you know about the
riot"
Witness" Capt. Rice he gin treat,
and cousin Sally billiard, she come over TO
orr houss and axed me if my wife she
mount go. Itold COUSIN Sally Dtliard-"
Chops" Stop, sir, If you please (; we
don't want Ia hear any thing about cousin
SaEls D,llard and your wife; tell US about
the fight at Rice's." :,
Wines" Well, viii sir, if you will
let me-
Chops" Well sie. go on.
Witness" Well, Capt. Rice he gln
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
SOUTHPORT WISCONSIN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER |

treat, and cousin Sally billiard she came
over TO our house, and axed me if nv wife
she moutn't 60"
Chops.-.. There it is again! Witness,
witness. please TO stop"
Witness" Well, sir, what's wanting?"
Ctop,.-'' We want 10 know about The
fight, and you must not proceed in this inn
pertinent story. Do you know any thing
about the matter before the court.''
Witness. -''To be sure do.''
ho2s.-' Wei, you go on and tell IT,
and nothing else.''
Witness" Well, Capt. Rice he gin a
treat"
Chops" This is intolerable. Nav il
please the court, move that this witness
be committed for contempt; he seems 10
be trifng with this court.''
Court" Witness, you are now before
a court Of Justice, and unless you behave
yourself in becoming manner you will
be sent TO Jail so begin and tell what you
know about the fgh, at Capt. Rice's."
Witness.- alarmed. j" Well, gentle
men, Capt. Rice he gin treat, and cousin
Sally Dillard-"
Chops.-'' hope this witness may be
ordered into custody"
Court after celebrating -" Mr.. at
torney, the court is Of opinion that we may
save time by telling the witness to go on IN
his own way. Proceed, Mr.. Harris, with
your story, but stick 10 the point"
Witness" Yes, gentlemen: we'll Cap
tam Rice he gin a treat, and cousin Sally
billiard she come over TO our house anc
axed me if my wife she moutn't 90. Itolo
cousin Sally billiard that my wife she was
poorly, being as how she had the rheuma.
tics in the hip, and the big swamp was up;
but howsumever, as it was she, cousin Sal
ly billiard, my wife she mou, 60. Well,
cousin Sally billiard then axed me if Nose
he moutn't go. tod cousin Sally billiard
as how Nose he was the foreman of the
crop, and the crop was smartly in the
grass /; but howsumever, as it was she
cousin Sally billiard, Nose he mout GO
So they goes on together, Nose, my wife
and cousin Sally billiard, and they came
to the big swamp, and it was up, as was
telling you but being as how there was q
log across the big swamp, cousin Sally
billiard and Nose, like gentle folks, they
walked The log. but my wife, like drafted
fool, waded through, and that's all 1 knou
about the fight"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
A BAD BAR GAIN.

lhe following occurred IN one of the
towns Of Massachusetts not far from Rhode
Island. 1t is compound Of rum and be-
nevolence, appetite and cunning, high and
low deprav:ty, such as seldom comes TO
light.
Husband, what DO you think | have
done to-day?" said Mrs. C. to the keeper
of a country store, where the drunkard' $
O-be-joyful' was still sold, upon his return
home to dinner.
81 can't possibly tell, my dear; | dare
say something clever"
"Well, never did such thing before.
bu. the man looked so pitIful, thought |
would encroach upon your wardrobe a lit
tie for once, as | knew you could well
supply the poor creatures wants without
any Inconvenience TO yourself"
You have given away one Of my coats
suppose hope you didn't make a mis-
take. and give my go-to-meeting one, did
your
ooh no gave away one Of your shirts
He said he'd none, and had called to beg
one-so | gave him one, and he went of
as happy as if had given him a cow. |
Of Joy a, so small gift"
:. Given Il shirt! | should like to know
who there is so poor as to be without a
shirt. Old Tom Jones is the poorest crea-
tire know of, and don't believe but he
has got a shirt, as poor drunkard as he is y
Tom Jones there. don't believe but
it was Jones | have heard you describe
him, and it ,ras him, | know. He look ed
cunning, and that smile of his seemed to
be half Joy, half Fun, and if | was Irish, |
should say the other half was sorage.''
Very likely il was Jones, for he has
been IN the store to-day."
" Has he and he has short Jacket on
and holes in his pants, and miserable shoes
without s,ockings?"
Just so.''
q He is the very man. Had he bun
die. or had he put his shirt on?'
He had bottle, as usual, but | saw nc
bundle, and | did no, notice whether he hao
collar or not"
His bottle! we'll, hope you did moi
fill it for him, for that would seem like the
story in the paper lately, where the wife
told the husband she would supply the
drunkard's family out Of the house, as Ions
as he supplied the rum from the store
Did you let him have any?"
ANY what, my dear, molasses or vine
gar? You have no objections to my selling
him any thing he Will pay for!''
"Yes have, you know have. woulC
not sell him rum for pay, and you may
trust him for any thing else. | wish you
would lie, him have molasses. His wife
woult be glad Of that. But did you lie
him have any rum?'
"Yes, my dear, did. He seemed SC
feeble, and wished that would let hin
have little"
GLOW muchw
I" Half pint
&" Halfa pint! enough to make him ge
drunk, and he will lose his SHIRT before he
gets home, and might as well have sen
let me know, do you trust Jones for rum?
"No."
Ibid he pay for it?'
"Yss."
" How muchN
"Six cents "
SIN money!"
| "No."
i" How them"
SIN rags"
"In rags! 'll bet dollar you have
bought your own shirt back again. and III
go this minute and see."
"No, no, you Set still and finish YOU
dinner"
"No, no, you shan't go, I'll 60 myself
1t will be such a good one. l'll make you
ashamed of selling rum this time, at any
rate. There there! Here it is, torn tt
pieces, and you have bought it for rags"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
I b R R | I 0 R | A L
RACINE COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The delegates from the several towns in
Racine county, in accordance with the call
of the County Corresponding Committee,
assembled IN Convention, on the Ord inst,
at the house of Chauncey Kellogg, in the
town of Mount Pleasant.
On motion, JOHN DEXTER. ESQ. of
Pleasant Prairie, was called to the Chair, and
G. l.. SHoLEs, of Southport, chosen Secre-
tary.
The several towns being called, the fol-
lowing gentlemen appeared as delegates,
presented their credentials, and took their
seats, viz:
Racine-Walter Cooley, Capt. Weed.
Mount Pleasant-W alter Secor, Il. G.
Kellogg, c. p Phelps.
Yorkrille-A. Raymond, T. Ives, ]. d.
Searl.
Rochester-N. Moulton, Jno. II. Palmer.
Burling,on--Mr. Norton, J. w. Trow-
bridge, o. Sheldon.
Brighton. 7. Trowbridge, J. J. Coffin,
S. r. Lewis.
!Salem-E. Wilcox, H. Rector, A. venal-
stein.
Wheatland-A. MIX. Stewart, r. G.
Mcclellan, a. Dayton.
Bristol-Ira Pierce, H. S. Thorp, A. r.
WILDER.
Paris-D. w. Stevens, A. R. Phillips,
o. P. Hale.
Phe-P. Martin, J. Hurlbut, Z. r. Hu-
quinn.
Southport-E. c. Southworth, A. ID.
Northway, G. l.. Sholes.
Caledonia-J. Wooster, ID. B. Rork,
Mr.. Vandozen.
Pleasant Prairie-O. r. Stevens, Jno
Dexter, &. II. Derbyshire.
On motion, the Chair appointed the fol
lowing gentlemen the county corresponding
committee for the ensuing year, viz: f. c.
Southworth, A. d. NortIiway, H. f. Cox
NJ. NJ. Strong, and l.. S. Blake.
On motion, committee of three were
appointed to prepare and publish an address:
to the people of Racine county, VIZ: E. G.
Ryan, Il. j. Emerson, and G. l.. Sholes
On motion, the following gentlemen. were
appointed by the chair, a committee to pre-
pare and submit Resolutions to the conside
ration of the meeting, viz: o. Sheldon, w
Cooley, E. C. Sou:hworh, J. p. Hulburt
and E. Wilcox.
On motion, the meeting took recess un
til half past o'clock.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

Can't Smim Mite.-It is said by those
who pretend to know, that the cdmel is the
only amal that can't swim. The moment
he gets beyond his depth he " keels orer,"
and browns handsomely. Now, why should
he know how to swim! He was made to
paD the desert, not for q waterfowl. He
will go it on the driest Of dry lard as
long as any other he, but put him into the
water and he's no touch 10 an alligator.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

1t is stated in the Providence Or. ~ Ga
zette, that arrangements are making TO have
the whole military Of the state under arms
on the 4th Of September next, because it is
Appended that a disturbance will spring
out Of a political mass meeting which is to
take place on that day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

Need we add more? Our readers can
readily imagine that more cheerful fire
blazed upon the hearth, and iha. Mary, The
faithful servent, was not forgotten in the
general JOY which prevailed on the the &C.
casion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

Gen. McDuflie is said to be in very
weak condition, unable to stand without aid
Ii is hardly probable that he will return TO
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
Half past l O'Clock.

Convention met pursuant to adjournment
Lorenzo James, Esq was presented by tn,
Racine delegation, to fill the vacancy occur
ring in their number.
Mr.. Buttles was presented by the Re ches
ter delegation.
On motion, the convention proceeded t.
ballot for candidates, to be sustained by the
party, for members of the Council.
An informal ballot was taken. which re-
suited as follows:
Marshall M. Strong, had 81 votes,
Michael Frank, %
F. S. Lowell, Is
Mr.. Strong having received the unanimous
vote of all the delegates present, was decla-
red by resolution, unanimously nominated.
The convention proceeded to a formal
ballot for second candidate for the Coun-
Gil, with the following result
Michael Frank, 26 votes,
+. S. Lowell, Is votes.
Michael Frank having received MAORI
ty of all the votes, was declared by resolu-
ton, TO be unanimously nominated.
An informal ballot was taken for candi-
dates for the House ofRepresentatives>whe
the following names were brought before
the convention:
II 6 Mcclellan, Whea,land,
Levi Grant, Bristol,
A G Northway, Paris,
Chauncey Kellogg, Dlt Pleasant,
Walter Secor, IS
v M Willard, Rochester,
Mr. Nash,
o Sheldon, Burlington,
f Wilcox, Salem,
On the first ballot, X G Mcclellan rccei-
we'd % votes, which being majority OF the
whole number, be was declared by resolu-
ton unanimously nominated.
The name Of Mr. Grant was Withdrawn,
and after one on two unsuccessful ballots,
A G Norhway received % votes, which
being majority Of the whole number, he
was declared unanimously nominated.
The name of Walter Secor was Withdrawn
when after several ballotngs 0 Sheldon re-
ceived 26 votes, which being majority of
the whole, he was declared unanimously no.
minated.
A candidate for Register was then ballot
ted for, A G Knight, L + Lewis, and J P
Hulburt, being before the convention,
After several ballotings Mr. Knight recei-
we'd % votes, which being majority of the
whole number, he was declared unanimous
ly nominated.
For Sheriff, Edgar r Hugunin, received
"a votes, which being majority of the
whole nmaber, he was declared unanimous
ly nominated.
I.ucius Blake was unanimously nom-
mated as a candidate for Treasurer.
Volney French, was nominated by accla
nation, as the candidate for Judge of Pro-
bate.
Chauncey Kellogg was nominated by ae-
clansatien, as the candidate for Coroner.
Thomas z Parme.ee, was nominated by
reclamation, as Clerk of the Board of Super
yisOrs
The committee appointed 10 draft resolu-
tons, Submitted the following.
Resolved, That we cordially approve of
the nomination of James X Polk, for Pres-
dent of the United States; that his unblem-
ished moral character, and the firmness, Dig
nifty and ability with which he has filled
the various offices he has heretofore held,
point him out as we'll qualified for the high
est office IN the gift of the people, and that
while he has not been a gambler, duelist,
political insriguer, or dictator, his mildness
and courtesy of manner, connected with great
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
WalW0rth County
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

At Democratic Convention of delegates
from the several Towns in Walworth Coun-
ty, held at Elkhorn on the oath of August,
DIR. O. G.. MACON, of White Water, was
called to the chair, and E. ID. RIcHARpsoN,.
Of Geneva, and J. Brown, of White Water,
appointed Secretaries. The following per-
sons were nominated for the support Of the
Democracy at the approaching election:
For Sheriff,
WILLIAM. X. MAY. of Genera -~
For Register,
JOHN S. BOYD, of Eikhorn.
Representatives,
WARNER EARLE, of White Watey,
HUGH LONG, of-DWien,
JESSE MEAcHAM, of Troy
Judge of Probate,
WILLIAM G.. ALLEN, of Deleran
For Treasurer,
LEVI LEE, Of EikhOrn,
For Coroner,
JOHN TEETsHoRN, of Richmond.
Clerk of Board of Supervisors,
Hollis LATHAM, Of Genera.
For Surveyor,
ALvAH BRowN, of White Wafer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

The two last indicted Dorrites in Rhode
Island have taken the oath Of allegiance to
the state government and been discharged.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

In Springfield Mass, fifteen thousond
stand OF arms are annually made, at an ex-
pense Of 100000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10

The following resolutions were spritedly
and unanimously adopted
Reso!red, That we view with deep into
rest the struggle in which the two great po-
litical parties of the country are now en-.
gagged, to decide who shall be the next sue
cessor to the Presidential Chair; a question
of the most serious import, involving as we
conceive it does, the best interests and high
est welfare of the republic, inasmuch as the
issue will determine whether Democratic or
Federal policy and measures shall predomi
nate, in the administration of the General
Government, for the next succeeding four
years. We most deeply sympathize with
our Brethren the intrepid Democracy of the
Union in this fearful struggle, supported as
their opponents are by the combined power
of the Banking and Manufacturing capital
of the nation ana most gladly would VIC
share with them, ii we could, the tell and
glory of the battle; bun since We cannot we
give them what we may, our sylnpathies,
our cheers, and our most fervcnt wishes,
that victory may perch triumphant on their
standard.
ResOlred, That we are uncompfomising.
ly hostile to the re-establishment OF United
States Bank that the teachings Of expert
ence, az well as the Eight of reason, warn
us, as we value the equal rights Of Man,
the independence of our Government, and
the purity Of our Institutions, to oppose its
re-charter.
Resolred, That we are in favor of a Ia
riff for revenue, with determinations for
protection equally 10 all that we believe
the existing Tarif is partial and therefore
unjust, enrichng the Manufacturer at the
expense of The Farmer and whilst its ten
dency is, to benefit the few and. swell the
dividends of the manufacturing corporations,
it is expressive TO the poor man and the
mlddllng interests, and weighs with pecu-
haf pressure upon most of the great agricul-
tural interests of the nation.
Reso.eed, That we are opposed to the,
assumption of State debts, and the distrbu-
ton Of the proceeds of the public lands, as
we believe they are measures fraught with
injustice, corruption and danger, TO our Re-
publican Institutions.
Resolred, That we most cordially approve
of the nomination of James X. Polk, and
George NJ. Dallas, for President and Vice
President Of the United States: that we re-
cognize in them CAPACITY, HONESTY and
FIDELITY, firm Democratic principles, high
moral worth, and that the spontaneous and
enthusiastic rally Of the Democracy of the
Union to their support, augers for them a
certain, triumphant victory.
Resol1ed, That we highly approve of tha
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-01-20

the others were inferior, damaged. or bought in
New York, where goods wero high, and that his
employer had the only cheap stock on the ground.
This gave no offence, as the others had and used
the privilege of saying pretty much they pleas
ed. Arkansas and Misscari we're also represent
ed by numerous produce Wagons, droves of
horses. &C..
TIE whole presented an amusing scene, and
one that WIS strangely new, and unlike any thing
that had ever seen or read of. One could not
suppose that he was in civilized country from
the strange dress, language and complexion of the
people, yet he could hardly realize the fact that
he was in the Indian country, when he witnesses
the kinds, quantities, and modes of doing bust
ness here. 1t presented to my mind the Bazur,
in Constanlinople, description of which once
read.
The incidents were frequent, varied and often
amusing. Splitting whiskey was the regular bu.
siness of the Choctaw Light Horse, in the execu-
ton of which amusing scenes would frequently
occur. | went to the ground on the 9th, and re-
manned until tho evening of tho llth. After the
berilderment of my first arrival at this strange
gathering had allayed, my ears were RECALLED by
the very fashionable and musical tune of the
"North Fork Gals" upon cracked fiddle in the
adjoining camp; and if never-tiring perseverance,
is an evidence of remarkable genius, stumbled
upon one at last, for Freeman Wade, the illimita.
BILE rival of Ole Bull, in my neighbours camp,
proved his claims TO that honorable class, by his
incessant sawing of this tune during my sojourn
at the "annuity.' to tho detriment of my com.
fort and .repose.
Thanks to my musical neighbor, while tossing
upon my not dorny bed, by any means, about
o'clock, hoard an unusual noise in camp, and
upon looking after the cause, espied four of Tn.
Gle Sans soldiers, each mounted upon horse
with phite gentleman tied 10 his back. They
had captured these animals fighting tho Tiger in
an clubhouse in the vicinity Of the camp. They
cut strange figures mounted behind their cuptors,
passing by the dim, Pickering light of the camp
fires.
Before close, must mention that Doaksvile
has in its vicinity Military Post, Fort Towson,
manned by four or five companies of Infantry,
commanded by Major Andrews, clever gentle.
manly officer, who with the other officers of the
Post, are very much beliked for their friendly md
conclatory course towards the people. You may
hear from me again during my rambles.
Yours, &c. II.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-01-20
F or the Arkansas Intclligencer.
y1yEOu.u n NJ la 1n.L roxt

Messrs. Editors The National Cnnncil hav.
ing commenced its session on the ID of October,
adjourned this day, at 3 o'clock, p. NJ, having
been IN council, in round numbers, on, hundred
days. This is the longest council ever held or
known in Cherokee annals, or any other Indian
tribe, and will be long remembered for its dura.
ton.
On this day the council struck the lines of. and
passed their appropriation bills, and notice was
then given to the Principal Chief that the council
was now ready to rise. Upon which the chief, in
conformity to former usages, commissioned the
Honorable George Lowry, Second Chief, to ad.
dress the council on the OCCASION and to give them
his friendly dismissal. The following remarks
were then given, from the best translation | can
make.
My triends:-You have informed me, YOU
have finished your public duties in order to ad.
journ and to repair toyour homes. We thank YOU
Tor your unremittod attention and arduous labo:s.
which you have performed for the people. 1t is
for the people, aud to promote the nations bene
mt which have pro1racted your long deliberations.
You have done your duty, and its benefit is al
ready known to the people. Our nation has been
In trouble from internal discord, but your wise
orders have restored tranquility, and peace again
Pervades our nation, which has reached the fire.
sides OF our wives and children, and it is by the
continuance of your exertons, that will prosper
our people.
Ga the part Of the executive, it will be his
constant desire. to improve and preserve the peo-
ple' and his policy to maintain peace at home nd
abroad. For this object grand council was in.
'ited OF oil the western Indians, in June last, and
was numerously attended, at which peace and
amlty was agreed upon, it will therefore be his
constant endeavor opreserve it. | have now con-
cudcd, and | feel happy that you go to your
homes; and all this say, we'll remember, with
considerable emphasis.)
The last word had scarcely left the orator,
when hoarse and laundering plaudt (applause)
was returned by the members and spectators, in
appreciation Of the speech. As our phrase here,
The members instantly cut out into the prairie,
and was soon lost in the distance; tho untenanted
shantees alone remaining as broken up cemetry.
The actual expense of the government of the
nation for ls43 and "A, up to this date, was nine.
ty-six thousand dollars, and public debt of forty.
five thousand dollars. To liqudaie this amount
the Principal Chief, who has been acting in On.
capacity as Superintendent and Treasurer Of em;.
grafton from the east, turned over to the Troa.
surer of the present government the capital sum
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-01-20

OF one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars,
as the saving of wagon hire and property sold un-
der an arrangement with Gen. Scott. This is APP
propriated to pay off the present public dues now
held by merchants, and the officers of the nation
The Treasurer of the Nation, David Vann, is
making preparation to disburso it, and will have
much business to do for sometime.
9,o