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The course, however, of the individual
who is at preseri, at the head of the national
government, we have not taken into
consideration, for the reason that it is not
little difficult to tell what course John TYLER
in his brainless egotism, may choose to pur-
sue. He is insignificant enough in the alb.
stract, but like fly in the ear, from his posi-
ton capable of making something of .hum
ming in the head We have the satisfaction
of knowing however, that he will do about
as much injury to one party as the other; and
we are gratified TO perceive that from the
repeated kicks of the democracy, he has at
length been able TO take the hint that he is
not wanted, and is now bestowng his blan-
dishments on the other side. 1t was pro-
claimed, 'by authority that the election by
the House of Blair and Rives to do the prin-
ting would be considered personal matter
by the President, and be by him so treated
Blair and Rives were elected, and alas! that
we should have it to tell, the President at
once turned his back on the democracy.
The first indication of his displeasure, was
the nomination to the Senate of M. St Clair
Clarke, the rejected wing clerk of the House
and higlrtoned federaiist to an authorship
in the Post Office Department. 1t is indie
alive of his feeling and his future purpose.
lie has yet some time to work mischief in
the wing ranks which we doubt not he will
improve, SO that the two parties will go into
the Presidential contest on about equal foot
ing in this particular We are assuming that
John Tyler proposes to be candidate I'M
der any circumstances, and that he intends
to, we believe, for his Office holders have ful-
ly impressed him with the belief that there
is no man so popular in the whole nation
Doubtless his party when fully matured will
exhibit throughout the union the same COM
parative strength und the same general ap-
pearance, that it would in this territory, if
here called into action. In numbers, en-
bracing alone the holders, with a Go
vernon taken from the ultra wing ranks, fight
irg side by side with post master tax en-
from the ultra democratic.
But enough of John Tyler. His strength
is limited, aud the next Presidential contest
bids fair to be determined alone on the
strength of the principles of the two parties.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09
The report of John Y. Smith, Supernte

The report of John Y. Smith, Super;nten-
dent of Territorial property, excites some
discussion among the Territorial press. We
confess that we have not yet read it, and can
not therefore express an opinion with regard
to it. But we are acquainted with JOHN Z.
Smith, and there is no man whose state
ments we would sooner endorse without ex-
animation, than his. We know him TO be
strictly honest and upright. and if any man
in any situation would act for the benefit of
the PEOPLE, he would. He is not guided by
prejudice nor personal hostility in his acts. He
has the ability clearly TO see the right as
well as wrong, and he has the firmness and
honesty of purpose to pursue the right, how
ever persons may misconstrue his motives.
There is no man in the Territory 10 whom,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

The excess of the expenditures of our
Government over its receipts, it appears, is
now considerable, and rapidly increasing
Must not the government, instead of protec-
ting individuals, turn its attention to protec-
ting itself? With benevolence highly
praiseworthy, Congress passes protective
laws, preventing the importation of foreign
goods, whereby individuals are enriched, and
the nation made poor What must be the
eventual result? simply that while the labor
er and farmer are paying a tax to build up
the manufacturer, they must also by some
process yet TO be devised if the tariff is con.
tinued, pay a tax 10 support the government
Perhaps the recommendations Of the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury to tax Tea and Coffee.
will be adopted, then upon what we drink
of these beverages, we shall pay tax to sup
port government and upon what we wear, we
shall pay tax TO enrich the manufacturer
Hurrah for Henry Clay and Protective ia
riffs-V la Humbug!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09
MILWAUKEE MARINE AND FIRE INsuR

MILWAUKEE MARINE AND FIRE INsuR-
ANCE CoMpANY.-The press generally
throughout the Territory, we notice, are dis.
posed to take ground in favor of this institu-
ton, and against the report of Mr.. Darling
TO the Legislature. We thought highly Of
Mr.. Darling's report. |. was full and can
did statement, and its recommendations were
such as any man with an eye to the safety OF
the people, must have made. 1t appeared
clearly that the institution was acting in vio-
lation of its charter What protection then
have the people in its operations? Is it suf-
ficient that its stockholders are men OF
shrcwdness, that their agents belong TO ma
ton proverbial for their honesty, and all this
kind of thing. In private dealings this would
doubtless have it weight. but is it sufficient
for the legislature, whose duty it is look af-
ter the interests of the whole people and eff
fectually to guard their rights? Can this
stand as a sufficient guarantee, when the in
stitution is acting in direct opposition TO law,
and in violation of its charter? We have no
enmity whatever TO the institution. 1t is We
ny probable that it is a great convenience TO
business. men, and of general advantage,
and we doubt not that its affairs are in a
lourishing condition; but nevertheless we
trust the Legislature will not fail to take such
measures in the premises as will more eff:
fectually guard the people from any possible
loss and injury in connection with it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

BY demonstrations, since the commence
ment Of the present Congress, it is rendered
evident that the next Presidential contest
will be determined between Henry Clay
and Martin Van Buren,. To secure the sue.
cess of the democratic candidate in our opin
ion, nothing is necessary, but harmony. VIII
harmony be had? We cannot help but think
it will. Every consideration, both selfish and
patriotic, will urge unsuccessful aspirants TO
acquiesce in the will of the majority, and TO
lend harmonious and vigorous action. What
will they attain by contrary course? They
may pull down the pillars of the temple but
they crush themselves in the fall, and none.
we imagine, are disposed to make this sacri
fee. lfit is the success OF TIE democratic
principle they desire, they can have no 9th
er thought than TO lend all their influence TO
the success OF the man of the principle; if
their own elevation and aggrandizement they
seek, they must see that it is alone by the
success of the Democracy they can hope to
attain their ends. There appears at present
want of harmony in the democratic ranks,
but it dees not proceed from the men who
arc named as candidates for the presidency.
1t is only between the friends and followers
of these men that the want of harmony APP
pears,and when the decision of the Baltimore
convention is had, il must be allayed, for the
reason that not one Of these men will permit
their names to go before the public, in oppo-
sition TO the regular nominee of the party
The choice then, is plainly between demo-
cracy ON the one hand and whiggery on the
other, and under the circumstances, we do
not think there can or will be any serious
disafec,ion in the democratic ranks.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Distressing Occurrence. youth named
Thomas Taylor, son Of Mr.. Francis Tay-
or, res ding at Goochland Court House,
Va, met with most melancholy accident
on the 18th ultmo, which caused his death
on the Friday following. 1t appears as
we learn from the Richmond Wing, THAT
having been out with his gun in pursuit Of
game, he fell in with and joined a party
engaged in turkey-hnnting. About one
O'Clock, a large flock was flushed, and tho
party separated 10 yclp them up. Young
Taylor, hearing the yelping Of what he
conceived to be turkey, endeavored to
creep in shot of a small gully. l, unfo,,u-
na.ely happened that the yelping sound
proceeded from one Of he huntsmen; who.
likewise, took Taylor's yeIping for that
Of turkey. While they were in this pc.
siton each trying 10 get sigh, Of the
other, the unfortunate youth raised his
head some inches above the gully, when
he was Immediately shot by the huntsman
above alluded TO. He Immediately scream
ed out, and brought the whole party to hi.
assistance. 1t was found that four or five
shots had taken effect in the face, and one
or two in the neck. The wounds were
not thought dangerous, until Sunday night.
when inflammation began to appear. and
the patient to suffer much pain. 1t spread
rapidly, in defiance Of medical skill, md
terminated in death, by suffocation, on Fri.
day about one O'Clock.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

1t strikes that the Wings exhibit very little
policy in their electioneering assertions.
They put forth the most bare-hced statements
when but breath viii blow them to the
winds and cause them to recoii upon their
originators The latest assertion to prejudice
the public mind, is with regard TO the carpets
on the floors of the Senate and House cham
bcrs, at Washington. They say, the Senate
which is wing has procured carpet of home
manufacture, whilst the Loco Foco House
has procured an imported one On the
strength Of this they attempt 70 make CAPT
tai against the party. What are the facts!
These articles were procued by the respcc
tive clerks of the two houses, last session.
The Clerk of the Senate, Asbury Dickens
is democrat, and procured carpet of home
manufacture; NJ. St. c. Clarke, clerk of the
House, is federalist of the Henry Clay
school, and procured carpet from abroad
Comment is needless.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Honesty and Manly Talk The N. o,
Tropic-a journal, which, on all subjects,
entertains very decided opinions, and is
quite as decided in the expression Of them
holds this honest and manly language
IN reference 10 the infamous gag law,
which the House of Representatives has
again dlsgraced Itself by continuing in
force:-
We tell the Courier that the 2lst rule is
violation OF one ct the dearest rights of
freemen. the right Of petition. and il is one
which the American people will never
tamelv surrender. When the day arrives
that Congress can tell the people what they
may or nay not petition for, American
liberty will be mockery, and freedom Of
speech an empty sound.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09
The Grant County Herald and Milwau-

The Grant County Herald and Milwau-
kee Courier complain that the Marshal does
not paw the Jurors and witnesses fees
They speak of dee bills II, Is and "a
months after date, remaining unpaid, after
frequent presentations, and wonder why and
wherefore it is. The Herald says Con
gress makes the appropriation regularly, and
the Marshal draws the money!" and argues
therefrom that something is wrong some.
place. So would it seem; and if the mat.
FER is susceptible of explanation, it becomes
this officer TO explain it. The mltter Of the
due bills, we do not understand. Would ii
not be we'll for she Herald or Courier TO give
a copy of them, that their character may be
known.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

We published last week, the committee
on Commerce in the Senate. In the House
it consists of Holmes, of South Carolina
Dunlap, of Maine; Winthrop. of Massachu-
sets; Phoenix and King, of n. York; Hale,
of N. Hampshire; Labranche. of Louisiana
Reed, of Pennsylvania; and Mcclellan, of
Michigan.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

We have a letter from Madison, dated
Jan. 2. 1t states that nothing of Importance
has recently been before the legislature. II
says, however, 81 think hereafter business
will be of more interesting character"
The two houses took recess from the 2Sth
ult until the 2nd of JAM A communication
accompanied by bill amending the charter
of the Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance
Company, was submitted to the Legislature
by the Secretary of that Institution. An in
teresting debate in which Messrs. Ellis, d.
ling, Hunkins, EImore, Plat, end others par
ticipated, sprung up on the question to post
pone the consideration of the matter until
the 9th of January. This communication
of the Secretary strikes us as rather singular.
He says, in e fleet, Gentlemen of the Legis-
lature, don't Interfere with our banking pri-
vileges, and you may modify the charter to
suit yourselves. The question resolves it.
self into the establishment of Bank, and be-
comes question of serious importance. We
like the views expressed by Messrs. Ellis
and Darling. They say the institution is
acting in violation of law, and on that ground
should be checked If it is to be hank,
they wish it to be SO by authority of law; in
all things to keep strictly within the powers
conferred upon it, believing it to be the
only safe course. The investigation of the
matter was postponed until the 9th inst when
it Will doubtless prove to be an exciting ques-
ton.
Mr.. Platt has introduced bill to change
completely the present financial government
of the Territory.
Mr.. Grant, presented the petition of in
habitants of the town oil Paris, praying that
the said town may be enlarged, which was
referred to the committee on corporations.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

queer Stm'fe. That; eccentric moriab
Lord itnothy Dexter, said many curious
things. but his idea of ingralitude is The
richest ihIng OF the KIND we ever met with.
Did that fellow" said his lordship one
DAY, whie speak,nr OF nelghbor whom
he had belrIended' without being thanked,
'.he is Ike hog under tree, eating a.
cor"s' but never thinks OF looking up 10
see where they come FROM
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Twenty five vessels Steam. at.propell-
ers and sailcraft( have been builtand put on
the Lake within the last year. Then ton
mage is stated at 4,2l2 tons; their cos: S24l :
$50. Since 1910, GO vessels, with a tom
mage Of STAT tons, and at cost Of S4l5,-
500. have been added to the lake trade. -
This indicates most fully the rapid increase
of settlement, and development of resources,
in the country bordering on the Lakes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

A loot race Tor one hundred sovereigns
came off near London, about hree week.
since, between James Byron, a celebrated
English runner, and L. 'Jackson, who has
obtained the designation of the "American
Deer" The race, which is described "a
very beautiful one, was won by the A.
merIcan Deer, who beat his competitor by
about twenty yards. The distance run
was a mlie' which the winner accomplished
IN four minutes and fifty-two seconds,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

NJ. NJ. STRONG, of Iowa County. Chair
man OF the committee to which was referr-
ed that part OF the governors message re-
lating to our Southern and northern boun-
dairy questions, presented, it is saba very
able and elaborate report upon the subject
to the Council. The report we have not
seen; but according to the Madison CORES
pendent of the Racine Advocate -s.lt takes
up in the first place, our southern boundry
question-it states fairly all the arguments
which have been urged against our right,
and then answers and refutes them-and
gives the arguments in favor of our right
in the clearest and strongest manner. II
examines our claims TO that portion of our
Territory which was given to Michigan,
and also that which was taken off the north
Tor Great Britain, in the same manner
1t closes by recommending to the Legis-
lature TO memorable Congress to remuner-
ate US Tor this Territory which has been
so unInsi!y taken from us-bv constructs
ing railroad from the Lake to the Miss
ppl.improving the navigation Of the Fox
and Wisconsin rivers. constructing harbors
upon the Lake, or such other improvements
as they may deem just. This presents the
boundary questions in new and interesting
light. Although we can neve expect to
recover one foot OF the territory which has
been taken from US, yet as IN every in
stance IL has been taken by Congress, as
they have cut and slashed us upon almost
every side, am sure a sense Of Justice will
compel them to remunerate us literally.
Besides they are bound TO do so by their
own precedents. They paid Michigan Sc
veral hcndred thousand dollars for what
they took off from her south border; and if
they paid us in proportion 10 the value of
The Montreal Herald SAYS that in the
interior Of Canada, thousands of persons
are glad to work for two dolIars month.
he two tracts taken. they WOO Id pay us IN
proportion to the value of the two trac;st.
ken, they would pay US millions. They
paid Maine and Massachusetts some four
hundred thousand dollars for what was
taken from the north of Maine and given
TO Eng land-yet do not think it was any
greater or better tract, than that taken
from the northern part OK our territory"
1Hiir0ukcc Democrat
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

The National mtelligenccr contains ex-
tracts from Lengthy correspondence between
the Secretary of State and Gen. Almonte,
the Mexican Minister, and also between
WNddy Tho npson, the U. S. Minister to
Mexico, and NJ de Bocancgra, an officer of
that Government, which has some impor-
lance as indicating the relations between
the two countries. The substance of it is,
on the part of Mexico, that if the United
States ahnexas Texas to her Government,
Mexico will consider it as an equivalent to
a declaration of war. Ga the part of this
Government, that America is not to be
frightened in that way, but will do as she
thinks right in the premises, without caring
Mexican minister desired that the Secretary
of State should distinctly disavow any
intention on rhe part of the American
Government to make such annexation. In
reply the Secretary of State says that the
American Government has long considered
Texas an independent Republic, and will
treat with her as such, and therefore does
not feel called upon, even if he were autho-
rised, to give any assurances on the subject.
Here the mater now rests; and as it APP
pears tina; the declaration of war by Mexico,
rests upon the annexation of Texas to the
Union, we are probably safe for some time
yet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Twelve vessels have been either totally
or partially wrecked during the late season Of
navigation. The damage TO the versels is
estimated at $1,000. Loss of property
$4,000. Aggregate $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

1t is estimated that 100000 will cut a
ship canal around the falls of St. Marie, and
open a communication with Lake Superior.
The distance to be canalled is only 1900
feet This would open to enterprise a
vast extent of country rich in varied resour-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

'dt"a''on o. Lorer.-A fellow was
engaged TO girl in Maine, but liked he,
s's'ep oe.,er man ne did her. Wishing to
DC OH Win me OLD love before he entered
on the new. he asked his betro,bed VII,
sue "ouiu 'ake 10 release him-she re.
piled that about sixty-two dollars sb.,
thought, was as much as he was worth.
whereupon he counted up the dust, took u
quit claim and married the sister.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

A trunk containing some 100000 was
stolen, while in charge Of Pomcroy & Cos,
Express As may be expected, the robbery
has made much noise. $1,000 are offered
for the recovery of the money. AT the la
test date the thiefhsd not bsen discovered,aL
though his apprehension within few hours
was calculated upon confidently.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

There is much speculation as TO the fate
in the Senate, of number of the Presidents
nominees The opinion is prevalent that
the nomination of James Madison Porter, as
Secretary of War, will be rejected, and that
the Others will be confirmed We presume
the Senate will reject no nomination, except
for cause
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09
TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, JAN. 9, 1874.

SNAIL Pox.-We have been told that il
is generally believed in the country that the
small pox is prevalent in this village. Such
is not tile fact; there not being single case
in the village. Within the past two months
we have had two cases, one proved fatal, the
other a mild case, which Vas removed out
of town, Country people need have no APP
prehens:ons, as there is no ground whatever
for alarm.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

in our opinion, power may be more safely
confded; and those who find fault with him
we imagine, are influenced less by the real
character of his acts, than by the disposition
to shield from exposure and punishment
those whom it is made his duty to prosecute.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

M. NJ. Strong, ESQ, member of the Coun-
Gil from this county, has rendered the rcsig-
nation of his seat to the Governor; said re-
signation to take effect on the first day OF
August next. 1t was accepted by the Go
vernon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

A young pear escaped from the yard Of
Df. o'ohe' New orleans. on the 9Th inst,
and IN running The streets, followed by
crowd IN iuiI chase. he struck little child
on me sidewalk such a blow on the head
with his iorepaw' as instantly TO deprive it
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

From Chicago, the exparts for 1s43, were
in value Sl.OCs. 2O7 81. In 1912, $685.
3O2 20. In ls41, S34s,362 81. The
imports for ls43, were, 81. 435, 1856 70. In
1915, SsOO,427 d. In 1s4l, $554,347,-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Inc Natlonai Inieiiigencer states that
Alexander Daiias Bache. LII. ID. has been
appointed by the Presiden. to FIJI the sta
'ioh ., MT flassicr, la'e Superintendent
0, me ooas' survey. The salary of this
Office is $4,000. Mr.. Bacbe is n grand.
son OF DR.. franklin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

They who will abandon friend for one
error, know little Of human character, md
prove that their hearts are as cold as their
judgements are weak.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

The Right Rev. DIR. Henri, the recently
appointed Catholic Bishop of this diocese,
is expectcd in this village in about two weeks
on his way to his Episcopal See at Milwau-
kio
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Mr.. Stephcns,a Wing from North Carolina,
elected under the general ticket system, it is
said will take ground against the validity of
his own election.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

Milwaukee is applying to the Legislature
for City charter. So is Southport. Give
us glory, no Odds what it costs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-09

REFORM IN THE CREEK NATioN.--The
Creeks have passed law expelIing all
white men from the limits Of the nation,
who play at cards. whether they have