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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

DEATH OF LIEUT.. ROBINSON, OF THE
NAvY.-The Inflated United States brig of
war Somers arrived lately at Trinidad de
Cuba, with large number of her officers
and men sick with the yellow fever. The
first lieutenant, Mr.. Robinson, Of Virginia,
died. One of the crew died on the 2otf,
and was buried near Lieut.. Robinson. She
sailed on the 7,h Of Fobreary, bound for
Havana
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

If you wish to recollect any particular
GRAND or business, just button few sting
ing nettIes up in your breeches next tho
skln--or rub little eow,ch between your
fngers--or stick wafer on the end of
your nose--and you will be sure to recol-
lect what you wish.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

TRIUMPH OF THE BRITIsH CoSsTI1U-
TIoN.-An unfortunate calf, destined for
sausage meat, having been found on a
butchers premises,in E condition said to be
unfit for human food, was sent for into he
police office yard, that the magistrate him
might Judge oft. This glorious privilege
awarded TO The calf, of being tried by one
Of his own peers, is quite in conformity
with the splendid provisions of our unPar-
alleled Punch.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

LITERATeRE.-ln flaring bill Of tho
Opera IN New York, announcing the play
Of Lucia D Lammermoor, it is stated. by
way Of explanation, that Edgar ..resolves
on suicidiRg HIMSELF"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

How To DETECT A GOOD NATCRED MAN.
A good'natured, good-hcar,ed man, when
he meets parcel OF little niggars on the
side walk playing marbles. viii turn aside
and not poll the ring-whie sour, crab
bed fellow will always scufilc along. right
through the middle Of the ring,and kick the
tar into the gutter. This is iniallible.-[N.
Y. Aurora.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

AaBRIGHr BoY.-A youngster in one Of
our schools was asked, "What is the Con-
gress of the United States?" He replied.
Congress is composed Of two bodies, the
Senate and House of Representatives. which
meet every winter to pass laws and distract
business. IN II. Telegraph.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

CoNTRAsT.-A late writer says, ga
Greek would have formed god TO be pla-
eel under the arch of Niagara Falls; an
American is satisfied with erecting paper
mill above it,"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

A FRAUD The N. Y. Express saws
"a very dangerous fraud has appeared
1t is lnhograpb counterfeit of a FIVE on
American Exchange Bank of New York,
and so closely resembles the original, that
they can with difficulty be detected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

4 PAIR OF MILLIoNARIEs.-The u. s.
Supreme Court have decided the famous
case OF Gen. Gains and his wife in their
favor. This makes General Gains worth
SIS, 900 900 in New Oreans-the richest
man in this country. The vast merits and
popularity of the General and his pretty
wife, will now be discovered by the world
at large. IN. Y. Herald %.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Mr.. Wise in farewell letter TO his con-
stituen;s, admits that not more than one
eighth Of them can read nor write. He
says, that this affected him more than any
thing which was ever said about his cleo
ton. He strenuously advises taxation for
the promotion Of education
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

AT the Worcestershire Session, in one
case the jury ru;urned the following YER
dlct:-'Gullty, with some little doubt as to
whether he is the mani" The Judge
couldn't stand this, but sent them pack
ing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

A great Fourier Convenfion isfo be held
in New York on the 18th, 5th, and 9th of
April next, for the purpose of "forming "a
United States Society for the propagation
Of the principles Of association und unity"
and for the celebration Of the 66lh birthday
of Fourier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

NOVEL WAGER.-A few days since, a
watch and clock maker at Slough wagered
a leg of mutton and the ct ceteras that he
could entirely take the works Of clock TO
pieces, pa, Them together again, and set the
clock a-going in less than three hours, blind
folded. The wager was accepted, and won
by the watchmaker,w who performed his tas
in two hou and quarter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Did YOU ever know rich lady, no mat
ter how ugly and old, tina, could not marry
whenever she pleased! Did you ever know
such an one TO die maid because she
could not help in
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Jus, take notice, and see if the man tina,
adyeriises his goods does not always sell
the cheapest-the very object Of his ad.
vertising is to make quick sales and small
profits
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
IT Err NJ 6.

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
sheet, at IT. rate of 81 90 per annum IN adeancc
- 50 and time before the expiration of six months
f;om the time OF subscribing, or So 90 il payment
be longer delayed.
No subscriptions received for less period than
threemonths. No paper will be discontinued until
all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS,
Inserted at the rate OF one dollar per square Tor
the first insertions and two shilings tor each suose
quent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

A WISE LAw.-There is a law among
the Arabs that permits man to divorce
pny Of the four wives allowed him who
does not make good bread.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

A butcher boy in New York says that
he has often heard Of the FORE quarters Of
the globe, but never heard any person say
anything about the HIND quarters.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

A late English paper hrs The following
paragraph:
forgery is now extinct in North Amer.
lea, it being found hat there Ii no differ.
ence in the value OF notes. whether gcnu-
inc O: count rfsit."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

TIE Fourth IF July Corert;on.-Th
Madisonian ''declines participating in tho
organization of the movement" and the
Stuard class says that there will be none,
and that i. is ''aIl CANNON"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

English Wires.-A lady 10 Lon lon nana-
ed Blay den has lately been made defendants
in an action for .jectment. The prime pal
count in the declaration was for throwing
her husband out of the window.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Mr.. PooLER, who figured somewhat in
connection with the late fatal duel at Wash
ington, has been arrested at Baltimore, for
robbing the pockets of fellow boarjer
at Barnum'sS3iotel. The money was
found locked IN his drawer. He was full.
ly committed for trial.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

The ice in Lake Erie has entirely dis.
appeared A strong easterly gale of wind
has driven il off westward. leaving h clear
blue unobstrucied surface.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

The New Orleans Plcayune says, it re-
qsires great deal of confidence in a man
TO eat chesnuts IN the dark or sausages at
any time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Persons sometimes die from the effects
of lnjnry, and others do injury by dying
wlhoui any effects.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
Common Pleas.

before JuORe lnBTbnam
Nov. H. John Mayer and his tDis Carl Sehmhasner.
This was action Of trespass to recover damages ior
SANDER alleged to have been committed in the beginning
Of December, lS42 1t appeared that defendant had
the day formerly mentioned in the hearing Of two wit
said that he had lost money and plaintiffs
wife was the person who had taken il away Defence
been told him. Verdict for plaintiff $25.
John A. steenmler for plaintiff; T.. f. Buhler for de-
fendant
Melodies S. Heydnger Nicholas Nc Grsu.-This was
action Of assumps to the value Of quantity
OF marble slabs for table tops It appeared that the plain
tiff had sgent who transacted business for him, and
occasionally took merchandise furniture in exchange
for the marble he disposed Of That when DEFENDANTS
foreman came for the marble, he told plaintiff that this
agent and defendant had made arrangement about the
paying Tor the marble. Plaintiff said II was all right,
without making enquiry to what that
was (athough his agent and him had misundersand
ing at the me) That the value of the marble was $780,
500 Of which paid in furniture 10 PLAINTIFF agent
Defence put in that this agent in the habit Of
ransacng business for his that principal must
be LIABLE and consequently that said agent took this
furniture, o. the value Of 500 part payment for the
marble plaintiff must agree to the arrangement. Verdict
for plaintiff $4S so. G. B. Roe for plaintiff and Brady
and Maurice, for defendant.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

versation asked Davis il they had kept their regular
watch he replied no. for Mr. LounsbuIy had laid down.
ed the foot Of the stairs s night Witness remarked
that unusual circumstance ss the dog was always
ness received no reply Alter the prisoner arrested
and locked up he asked several times TO see Mr. aired
H. Davis but witness informed him that Mr. Cox refused
the request.
Cross Witness previous 10 getting the snu-
alton in the prison was printer by trads ana mac sonc
difficulties with Davis and had feeling to get nm OUT u
The remandsr Of the cross-examnation ludicrous
in the extreme and elected by Mr. Jordan IRON
the witness kept the Court constantly in roar OF auen
ter but had bearing the except to show tnet
violent controversy mad for time existed petw
the witness and the prisoner also that the bh Of Au
gust when witness gave up his situation in the prison,
he gave up his key also TO LouDsbury, and was pisced
in drawer the right hand side Of the prison 10 when
David had access. and was present at the tine -
WILLIAM LousssuRY sworn-Hsd been keeper OF tno
City Prison since the first day Of June; was on duty on
the night Of the 9th Of August, about o'cock when
going on duty found Davis there Moody and spsrksi
they isi leaving Davis and myself alone; about hsn
past O'Clock locked us Hickey cell No los in the
third corridor and laid down about inc O'Clock COT
Ii was Davis duty to awake me; placed my cell KEY
and the key OF the wooden door OF the prison under my
pillow and placed the key OF the iron door in the drawer
Of the desk TO which the had sccss the prisoner
that night had also to the key OF the outer no
Davis asked the key OF the wooden door next morn
ing; the dog loosened but not in the usual way, -
his collar was on and chain Davis did not grouse witness
customary and about O'Clock he learned that Hoag
had made his escape.
Crosseramined witness has frequently walked up in
the night and found Davis sleeping by his side; witness
generally sleeps soundy the cell doors cannot be opened
from the inside, and witness IL certain he locked in
Ricksy the only door he did lock that night G entered
Of Davis did not consider my self safe with the man.
had further personal feeling against him several per
cused-(ave of whom the witness menoped) the prison.
had key Of his to the cells and when was cut
Of order he borrowed from one Of keepers
At this state Of the trial the Court adjourned to this
morning at ii O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
Circuit Court.
Before Judge Kent.

Nov li.--John Doe va Richard Rec The parties hav-
ing summed Hp this tedious during the last week,
His Hot to charge the jury stating that the
brought before him appeal sm the surrogate
and having received the decision Of the surrogate and de-
ton Of act These questions mainly, whether
Mrs Nelson competent to make a will and was her
last will and testament made in due form of aw7 This
latter ISSUE he considered the chief matter they had
to decide upon and it established In evidence that
the will properly drawn and sgned by Mrs Nelson
After reviewing the facts Of the showing that the
late Mr. Nelson butcher in the Essex maIket-that
he died in 1885, leaving fortune Of $50 00O and gave
legscies each his daughters Of 900 and to his
6oO leaving the remainder to his wife, to dispose Of
she thought proper She was appeared, IN srate
woman and did not know how to read write having
affixed her name to the will She had, appeared. At
tack Of paralysis (which it alleged, had impaired
her intellect.
The jury will render a sealed verdict this forenoon
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

MORE OF MnLERrsM. Mr.. Addison Davis in a
letter to the editor OF the Essex County Washingonian
says that twenty six persons now in the Insane
Asv vum at Brattleboro VT in consequence OF insanity
produced by the influence OF Miliersn.
William CaveDaugh, wealthy old irish gentle
man, was committed TO the County Prison Tor thirty
days, this morning, for contempt Of Court. He
on his trial for forncatlon and bastardy, in the
Court of Quarter Sessions, and would insist, in
sertng his innocence, and denying the paternity Of
offspring.
Raymond and Co = extensive menageria arrived
here to day. The birds, reptiles, and animals, will
be located in the Cicus, in Walnut Street, during
their stay in Philadelphia. The exhibition will
open on Wednesday.
The business on the Reading Rail Road has in
creased amazingly during the last iew months.
55, ,525 tons Of coal transported that road,
from Reading to this city, during the month OF
October last.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
Common council.

Common council
BOARD or ASSISTANT AEDERMKN Nov ll.-This Board
met for short time last evening, WILLIAM EvERDELL,
Esq in the chair.
The minutes of last meeting were read and approved
Mayors Pete Adverse to the appointment of J. Drint,
a. Inspector oil Elections.
Petition OF Hose Company No ?, asking for hose
Petiiion for ferry foot Of soth street-Rsferred
Petitions from inhabitants OF Catharine Market pray
to have the market lighted with gas From the managers
Of the ColoreA Orphan Asylum asking for $50 loads Of
street manure Referred.
corps asking permission to fire salute from the battery
on goth November and for supply Of military stores
ing with he above "
Public Sch,ois "A communication was received from
which had been purchased for public schools asking
to dispose of same by public auction II was resolved
that the of $1,000 be for the purchase Of
directed I to Sc sell is the old lots By public auction
Papers froms Board ReportsIn favor of transfer Of
stall No. = in Fulton market, TO r. G Balls.
Petition from inhabitants OF Gath street. asking for an
appropriation to build public sewer in that street. from
Rsporis~of Committee ON Streets, in favor Of paying
Charles Polk 500 Tor the loss Of his horse Concurred
in the new Post Office. Adopted
Resolution from the Committee Streets Of the Board
the Hall Of Records granting an appropriation OF $3.50
for said purpose. Concurred in
In favor OF faggi sidewalks between Avenue and
B, in llth street. Concurred in
In favor OF allowing Abraham Anchor to build new
pier at the foot Of Perry street, Hudson river Re-
ferred
Report Of Street Commissioner asking an appropria.
ton for certain improvements in and Avenue. Concur
red in
Report in favor of granting appropriation for flag.
ging sidewalks in goth street. Referred.
In favor of paving 2sh street. from the 7h to sh
nues. Concurred in.
Assessment ListIn favor of appointing Samuel Dun.
Assessment Collector in Avenue D. from 5th to sh
street Concurred in.
Bloomingdaie Road.-A communication was received
from the Commissioner relative to improvements
the Boomingdale Road, and asking appropriation OF
$3.50 for that purpose resolution in favor Of granting
the prayer Of the petition was adopted.
Resolutions Comnittee on Wharves relative to ex.
tension Of dock at Rands Island and in favor Of grant
ing the sum Of $l2OO for said purpose. Adopted.
The Board OF Assistants adjourned after short session
to meet at six O'Clock their next night Of meeting
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
Presidential Election.

STABBINc-FIvE MEN DANGEROUSLY STABBED BY
ONE MAN:-On the 9th ult. quarrel took place in
tns conee house OF Onesme Roln at the Of Man.
aeve and Cesacavo streets Cd Municipality NJ Orleans
between two long shore msn, named John Bradford and
ssmes Murphy when Bradford severely stabbed Murphy
IN the head and neck with dirk knife Rosamond Chex.
ana oscar Bertin, two officers Of the Sd Munich
paiy ponce IN attempting - arrest him. severely
tin in the right thigh Jose Hernandez and Ferdinand
Sonzon two other o1cers, were also stabbed
peng CUT tne le cheek from his ear to his chin, and
nernsndez IN the abdomen, little above the navel
BRADFORD appeared from all We could learn to be acua.
ted by the spirit Of demon, and was arrested onIy
when severely cut by brosdswssd and overpowsred By
nunpers Hernandez lies In prccarous and danae erous
state and some doubts are entertained Of his
The wounds Of the othsrs though sevsr are not con-
sidered dangerous Bradford 10 safely lodged In nrson
and win probahly b szaninsd in lew days ~
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

Court Calendar-This Day.
CIRCUIT CouRI-Nos ss o. Ioo 81, 50, 7, "a ss7. IT,
COMMON PLEAsNos 8. 10, l3 26 Is, o. S. %, 49, ~.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
Literature.

A History OF GREECE; by the Right Rev. Con-
mop Thirlwall: Harper IL Brothers This is a very
published in England, and which the Harpers will
issue in eight numbers, OF which we have received
the first 1t is said, by some Of the most eminent
scholars in the country, TO be by Tar the best his
tory OF Ancient Greece ever written. II gives
animated sketches OF the events which mark the
history of that wonderful nation, and profound
ana philosophical analysis of their manners politics,
and general character. The numbers will be sold
at twenty fve-cents.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
Omclal Returns.

We present below the official returns Of the votes
given at the recent election in this city, as regis
tered at the County Clerks office. The tables
below will be found correct, and not half made up,
as has previously been rendered by portion Of the
city press 1t will be seen that the vote for Silas
Wright il 1900 more than for Polk and Dallas, the
majority of the latter being under 2O0O.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12
City Intelligence.

Lower Police Omce.-ANorHER CHARGE or ILLEG.
Al voTINo "A man named Henry lHuse, arrested
Sunday evening by Alderman Winship, on the charge Of
illegal voting and perjury committed at the fourth dls
trct Of the 18Th ward by swearing that he had been
resident Of this City for the past six months, when is
alleged that he resided in Kings County four months
since. He was committed for further examination.
ANoTHER.-A named Tuns POWELL also
arrested, charged with having voted illegally in the and
district OF the lst ward He 10 citizen Of Virginia, and
was committed for trial.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

HS1 - M0RNiNG Line At U'CLn,CK-FOR
I,ngs. from the Steamboat Pier ~ !hs foot Of
relay st.rt Bfeakia.t and Dinner board the boat
TIE uew low pressure Steamboat TROY apt A. 0ohsm
leaves New York AZ o'clotk NJ Tussd.y Thar.d.y
o'clock A. H., Monday, Wednesday aud Friday.
NoTcEAll goods freight baggage bank bills, specie
boat the risk of the owners Of such goods freight
freight apply on board. ors r. B. HALL, at
I NoTicE-The Empire has discontinued running for the
nil re
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

yJOOL-7 bales Of very superior Western Wool landing
w er ship Vernon from New Orleans For sale by
ns h. X. COLLINS 4 CO., - bsuth NJ.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

CoNvIcrEp.-Dr. VIM. 8. Goodwin, formerly Of
Greensborough, Ala, was tried al the recent term
Of the Circuit Court OF Lowndes county Miss, Tor the
murder Of Mr. Abbot and found guilty OF manslaughte,
which IL, we believe, punishable there by ten years i'm
prisonment In the Penitentiary.
The New York herald., 1844-11-12

FATAL AFFRAY.-The Norfolk Herald states that
man by the name Of Crickmore, was stabbed with
bowie knife, by another named lamar. at South
Mills, Monday last He cut Ia the abdomen, and
supposed to have died Jamer arrested and con-
fined In the Camden Jail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-10
TWENTY CONGRESS-.
FIRST SSION.


Senate.
WASHINGTON, 9Th May, 1874.
COM. MORGAN.
A bill was ordered to be engrossed paying Chas.
w. Morgan $1,000 expenses, &c, incurred by him
in Thomas y. Cars difficulties in 1871, 2 and g.
with the Emperor of Morocco.
THE GRAMPUs.
The bill providing for the widows, children, &c,
of the officers and seamen of this vessel was taken
up.
Gov. FAIRFIELD offered an amendment 10 include
in the provisions of the BILL the officers crew. &C.
of the U. S. ship Adams, lost Sept Sd, 1914. II was
adopted.
Mr.. EVANS proposed an amendment to include
the parents of sons lost
Mr.. BAYARD opposed it. The pension law makes
no provision for such cases. 1t was an extension;
Mr.. WOODBURY. thought "A provision of this kind
should be general, and not for this particular case
only, there were many others equally deserving.
The amendment was lost
The bill was laid on the table to give time for
further examination.
On motion OF Gov Woodbridge the Bill to amend an act
entitled an act TO re.organze the General Land Office"
taken up. The Bill proposes to abolish the office Of
Solicitor.
Mr. BARROW opposed the Bill He:thought the office
cessary He thought the IT, Attorney General had not
the to devote decisions Of the multitude of
which constantly coming up Neither had the Sec
rotary of the Treasury the time to devote to these
therefore the Office is necessary.
NorE.-Mr Buchanan has this moment returned to his
seat the Senate from which he has been absent for
time
The Bill was postponed till tomorrow.
DISTRICT
On motion Of Mr. Miller the Bill to extend the Charters
of the District Banks taken up and amended.
2P M.-The Bill is still under discussion.