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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27
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What have the stockholders at stake TO
induce them to sustain the institution We
imagine their main object is to make money
And it more money can be made by keeping
up and sustaining the institution, doubtless
it will be so kept up; but if more money
can be made by contrary course, where is
the restraints. 1t is very possible that its
afflirs are in a four:shing condition Its
bills are undoubtedly promptly re lccm-
ed on presentation; and so far as anything
c n be known, il may premise fair TO stand
a thousand years; but all this, 10 those ac-
quainted WITH the results of the past few
years is nc hing. 1t is enough to know
that its notes are issued in direct violation
of law, and that they have in f ct, nothing
to depend on fer the,r redemption but the
honor of soulless corporation.
The ground was taken by some, that I'M
less the Legislature passed law, general
in its character, prohibiting the issuing of
notes for circulation, by any person whatever,
they could not interfere with the business
of tbs institution. If this institution, chose
to issue notes, in addition TO Their authorised
business, they stood in exactly the same re-
ation 10 the people, that any individuaI
would, who put his notes in circuhtion-
The public were left to their own slgacty.
and they could take their notes or not, IS
they were satisfied of the intention or a.
biity, of those who issued them, to redeem
them. This would hold good were it not
tia: tlc chr'er al so!u;ely forbids the issuing
of notes. The question, was one ofYiola-
ton of chrrer, and consequently demanded
action of the Legislature.
Bat then, as we said, all the results which
the Legislature could have &C nplshcd,
The people can accompl sh just as we'll
They can do as they please al out it, IS t IS
matter affecting them solely.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

HE ABoLITIoNIsTs, OR THIRD PARTY
Such is the designation Of party, now ac-
quirlng an apparently hourishing existence
among us. AS we have before said, we are
with them in an ardent desire for the end
they propose to accomplish, but we are not
with them in making the question political
one, offrst importance. There are questions
at the present day, if not at all times, liuble
to come up for the action ofthe government,
in our opinion, vastly more important than
that of the abolition of slavery: and without
going further, we would mention the Bank
and tariff questions. Slavery is an evil,
which, in our opinion, will IN good time work
its own cure without CONFUSION or blood
shed. 1t has but little in It's character to re-
tard the progress of those principles, the We
ry nature of which must tend in the end TO
unloose every fetter in our land. We say
that slavery, as it exists does not interpose
TO prevent in the mind of those who have it
under their control, the progress OF the prin-
ciples which teach that liberty 10 all is ne
cessary for the well-being and happiness of
all. AS positive evil, it may too be consi
dered as local in lis character, affecting only
the people living under the policy. On the
other hand, bank and tariff have in their ma
ture results vastly more important; they af
feet directly the whole Union, and indirectly
the world. Once fastened on the people,
and their nature is, by dcceittul and insid-
Gus progress, 10 fix themselves permanent
distinction is made in society; on one side
are ranged the non-producers, on the other
the producers. Power naturally falls into
the hands of the former, until the latter be-
comes IN every respect slave. Such is the
condition OF things in Great Britain, brought
about and maintained by laws of this charac-
ter. The tendency of the policy too is 10
interrupt the progress of free principles. |,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

The New Orleans ''Dlily Fashion," and
wing paper, says when Gen. jackson
was last on n visit TO that city, it was ar
ranged that he should lay The corner stono
of the Battle Monument, which was TO
commemorate that glorious event which
ga C TO the countryits second national peace.
The Committee had all things prepa ed.
and waited on the old Chief 10 inform HIM
of their wish that he would be in re adiness.
The Anniversary of the 9Th January,
however, came on Sunday, and the old
man refused te desecrate the day, when
another would answer as well. The Com
miltee remarked TO him, "why, General,
YOU fought the battle Of New Orleans on.
Sunday, then why not honor US with your
presence in laying the corner Store Of "a
monument 10 be erected in memory Of that
glorious victory!" Towhioh the old Hero
replied in his own peculiar decided man.
ner, THAT was a work Of necessity, but
this is not, and | riH not be urged to violate
the Sabbath day, by complying with your
wishes. Tomorrow ! will go 10 church,"
Mr.. Clay arrived there a few weeks
since-what he is there for, we know not
and care less, but after his arrival very
different scene from that described above
was acted A gentleman Of that city
writes:
Il attended church on Sunday morning
last, but the service was so interrupted by
the beating Of the drums and the shouts OF
the multitude without. that The clergy man,
I,be Pav Mr. wheaton, was compelled
y a.. H. gn,ion. On reaching
-, :, Lacaroe eyjdent that some unu-
."e So s;,o.,on, nrevaiIed amoung that null
sua, eAenJ ny ~ searching for the cause,
''uue, ,: anr the Hon. Henry Clay
| Tin EAq.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

Aln EDrroR:-The lo'loning paragraph
appears without comment in the Journal
OF Commerce, Of this morning, copied irom
he Richmond (Vn.) Wing:
flaws AGAINST FREE NEGRoFs.-W
are induced 10 recur TO this subject, by the
recital 10 US, yesterday, of case, which
we feel sure will excite the sympathy of
every reader who has n heart. We will
premise that the narrator is a gentleman
&C upying very high official station in
the serv ce of This, his native state, and
that To secure entire credit to his narrative,
it would only be necessary TO mention his
name.
"Somc time during the last summer.
colorcd girl, born free, only fourteen years
Cd, ana resident of the adjoining town
of Manchester, paid visit 10 friend IN
this :ity. Either through choice or necos-
sity, she remained al ght on this side of
the river, without, however, the smallest
intention o. becoming a resident. During
the night she was arrested by the polo
and not having her free papers was lod cd
in jail. Being perfectly ignorant of the
law, and having no one 10 counsel or ad-
wise her, the unfortunate creature was de-
tain il ia Is days. and then, by o,d~r
Of court, sold for Jail fe, s. She was sold
for the period of Is y'a $, t. pay tho sum
of Sl5-was purchased by Negro Ira
der, and carried into captivity in a strange
land, where she was Id aga n We are
informed that she a, if alive, at this mo-
menl in Louisiana. We do Mt recolcct
any case Of oppression of the helpless, that
ever wrought more powerfully on our
feelings.
"Our Leg will no doubt be as
tonished to learn, HAT this glazing opprcs--
ing of a poor and helpless fellow crea urc,
WIS strictly legal. Not form of law
was neglected throughout the whole pro-
ceeding. The girl had not her free prpers;
she was therefore legally Liable 20 arrest
she had no friend to ierlere in her be-
half; and a course had no opportunity TO
prove her free brth-she had 10 meney to
pay the Jail lees; and, therefore IT was
strictly within the letter Of the law 10 sell
her. Its probably that she would not have
brought the amount Of her expenses, had
she been sold for Il less period Than sh,
was, consequently it was necessary to sell
her as she was. 1t is to the Statute Book,
alone, that we arc to look for just flea
ton of this enormous injustice"
No language could add force or pathos
to this touching narrative. | commend it
in all charity to the contemplation of the
numerous and intelligent portion of our
fellow-ctiZens, who maintain that the
colored race is happier ensIaved han fr.e.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

In the Green Bay Republican we find at
length the speech of Hon. A. G. Ellis, of
Brown, against the bill TO provide for submit
ting 10 the people the question of State Go
vernment. Mr.. Ellis was one of the most
ardent as we'll as ablest opponents of State
Government on the floor of the House. He
was indef,tigable in his cxertions against
any measure of the kind, and such of his
constituents as have similar views. are in
debtcd TO him for as good fight in the cause
as could be made. Against the principles
of the bill he could say but little, and his ar
gumcnt is principally directed against State
Government. We listened to it with some
attention when it was delivered on the floor
of the House, but we thought so far as the
question at issue was concerned, it was well
answered by DIR. Trip, who spoke about as
follows: g The gcntleman's arguments are
able and am pleased to hear them, but this
is not the time and place for them. | am OPP
posed to state government, and shall assist
to place them before my constituents before
they vote on the question; butthe gentleman
has said nothing to convince me that the
people scould not be given the right to vote
on tbs question" II is among the people
that Mr. Ellis speech is calculated to have
lis influence, and as VIC are in favor of state
government, we shall lay it ASIDE, and before
the election quote from it, and ondeavor TO
show the incorrcctness Of its positions and
conclusions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

pies which Fourierism applies 10 The EVERY
day affairs cf life; those whose objection
to association is that il proposes TO con-
fer benefits too great to be possessed by
man in this imperfect state, ought to ex-
anime the subject &c refully before they al
low themselves to believe that association
is humbug. IN. P.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

A HoPEFUL SoN. - Philip T. Titz,a
young man with one arm and one leg, was
on the 3lst., at New Orleans bound over
IN the sum of one thousand dollars to keep
the peace for one year,by Recorder Viav-
ant. This hopeful young gentleman was
accused OF having thrown five glass ,um-
olers at The head OF his aged mother.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

The BLACK ToNGuE.-The St. Louis
Organ states that this dreadful disease is
prevalent in the neighborhood of tina, city.
he first symptoms are sudden inflama-
ton of the face, throat AID breast, and the
progress of The inflammation and fever,if un-
checked,are rapid and fatal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

We owe an apology TO the friends of the
cause, for neglecting to publish the call for
an Agricultural meeting. Nothing has so
great an influence on the condition of the
mass, as this branch Of industry. Every
thing then, which tends TO improve and en-
courage it, is Cor the direct interest of ALL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

A correspondent of the Chicago Democrat
writing from Washington under date of Feb.
3, says: ''Last night the democrats had a
caucus and resolved to take the responsible
lily of an early adjournment. The middle
of April has been talked of; and May lst
VIII be the very latest, from present appear
ances.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27
LAWS OF WISCONSIN.

AN ACT to amend San act to prescribe
the mode Of proceeding in chancery."
BE It enacted by the Council and House
of Representatives of tie Trritory Of Wis
cOnsin.
Sec. J. That all process issuing from
the district court, in proceedings in cham
Gerry, snail be tested in the name OF the
Judge Of the court from which il shall is
sue, or of some one Of the judges Of the
supreme court, and shall bear teste on the
dav on which the same shall be issued and
shall be made returnable on day certain.
therein TO be mentioned, either in term time
or vacation, and shall be served in the man
ner now required by law: Pror,d d, that It
shall not be necessary for the clerk TO en-
dorse thel con the day when the same was
issued, nor for the sheriff'to endorse there
on the day when the same came into his
hands.
Sec. 2. On the return ola subpoena "scr-
we'd" by the sheTif,or other proper officer,
The complainant may enter an order with
the clerk OF The proper court, requ ing the
defend. if resident of the co. TO file his plea
answer or demurrer,by a day cortain, 10 be
not less than thirty days from the date of
such order; and. if a non.residen,,by day
certain, to be not less than ninety days from
the date Of such order;and if the defendant
shall not file his plea, answer or demurrer
within the time limited by such order, then
the complainant may enter al order with
the clerk that the bill Of the complainant
may be taken as confessed against the de-
tendant in such order named: proUided,
however, tina, The court or judge, in vaca-
ton, may, upon good cause shown by the
affidavit of the defendant or his solicitor,
enarge the time for answering to period
no: exceeding in the whole ninety days
from the entry Of the original order.
Sec. 3. In all cases Of absent, non resi-
dent, or concealed defendants, the indge at
chambers shall have the same powers that
are now vested in the ciurt by The forty
fifth section Of the act to which this is a.
mandatory.
Sec. A When a bill shall be taken as
confessed, the complainant may enter an
order with the clerk referring the same 10
master TO take proofs
Sec 5. When an answer shall be filed
and the time for excepting thereto shall
have expired either party may enter an or
der with the clerk, referring the bill and
answer TO a master 10 take proofs as to the
matters therein contained; ard the master
10 whom such reference shall be made
shall give reasonable notice 10 the parties
OF their solicitors Of the time and the place
Of taking the same.
GEORGE II. WALKER,
Speaker OF the House Of p:esentatiyes.
MARSHALL NJ. STRONG,
Prosid Mt Of the Council
APPROVED, January 6, 1874.
J. y. DOTY.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

1t was our intention to have published the
proceedings of the Liberty Convention held
in this village. A variety of causes have
however prevented us.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

Henry johnson, wing, has been elected 10
the United States Senate, by the louisa
ma legislature, TO fill the place of Senator
Porter, deceased.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, FEB. 81, 1874.

Henry A. Wise. it is said, has been con-
firmed by the Senate, by vote of30 TO 10,
as Minister to Brazil
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

The Chicago Democrat says: "Rumor
says the President has appointed Gen. Saun
ders, of the House, from r. c., Secretary of
the Navy. The General is democrat
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

AN ACT relating to the district courts in
second and thi d judicial districts and for
other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Council and House
of Representatives ofhhe Ierri1ory Of WIS
consin:
Sec l. That the dsr,ct court for the
county of Racine sl1ll hcrelfcr be holden
on the second Monday of April, and the last
Monday ofOctobcr.
Sec. 2. That the dlstri let court for the
county of Milwaukee shall hereafter be
holden on the second Monday OF June and
the second Monday Of NovcmOer, and shall
continue rs long rs business may require.
Sec. 3. That the terms Of the district
court for the county Of Fond du Lac, and
the counties thereto attached, shaI,as soon
rs the same shall be organized for the pur.
pose, be holden on the second Wednesday
next after the fourth Monday of May. and
on the second Wednesday next after the
second Monday OF October,
Sec. A. That tho county of Dodge shall
constitute part OF the third judicial dis
trict,and the district court therein shall be
holden by the Judge OF said district, on the
third Monday Of May,and on the first Mon
day oil October.
Sec. ;. The district court shall be hol-
den at the county seat Of the several coun-
lies in the second jud ciaI district, herein
after mentioned, at the tunes specified here
in, to wit: in Sank county the fourth Mon
day in August; in Green county, the third
Monday in April and first Monday in Sep
tember: Rock county, the fourth Monday
in April and second Monday in September
Walwo IN county, the second Monday after
the fourth Monday in April and The fourth
Monday in September; Jefferson county,
the fourth Monday after the fourth Monday
in April and the second Monday after the
fourth Monday ia September: and in Dane
county, the fifth Monday after the fourth
Monday in April and the third Monday al
ter the fourth Monday in September.
Sec. 6. That all wrlts summons, pro
cess, in dictments, rccognIzances, and al
other proceedings in the said courts which
now are, or may hereafter and before the
first dav ef March next be made returna
bic ia any of the said courts, at any time
hereafter. shall lie consido CO rs rrturnablC
at the tim es fixed in this net for holding
,ho noxt cnsn.np crmx Of said court, onC
all causes adiou ned, confined. or noticed
for trial or argument, shall be held to bt
for trial or argument al times fixed by thu:
act for holding the next ensuing terms o
said courts in sand couuttcs respectively.
Sec. :. 1t shall and may be lawful lor
the Judge Of the dislrc courts for either o
The aforesaid counties, 10 hold special o
adjourned terms, nj any tim h. Shall deem
i, necessary. for the purpose OF hcarin!
and disposing OF all motions or cushions o
law,and all judgments, orderS. or DEGREES
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

The bill to repeal the law aboiishing mn
-;sonroent for debt, which has been dis
rrsed for some time past in the Tennessee
Legislature has bceu rejected by a MAORI
~ of five.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-27

a Michigan paper estimates the emigra-
ton into that State, the past season al 90
900.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-29

.9sior House, .Ncw York.-A correspondent
o. The New York Commercial speaking Of
this great Hotel says:
Notwithstanding they pay rent equal 10
the revenue Of u German prince, the proprie-
tors are rapidly acquiring fortunes, which
they are every way worthy to possess, and
soon may he classed among The wealthiest of
our cIiIZcns.
"Tbe public drawing room Of the Asior baa
been undergoing a two months embclllsh,
ment 10y Brigald,, aud Is now probably Tho
most beautiful room 10 the Unlicd States,
aud scarcely inferior 10 the drawing. rooms of
European palaces. The ceiling is ornamen-
ted with the richest itcsco painting in tho
EHabeihlnn style. representing srIling Gu
pds holding magnificent wresths Of flowers,
and looking just ready To let them fall on The
head of some queen of love and beauty,
The wh'nscoting Is OF black walnut, polished
os u mirror, 9hIlc the most snpcrb tapestry
hdons the walls. Add To all this sple ndOr
curtains uf satin vciled by wrought ,nuslips,
aud the whole multiplied by two ininc psc
mirrors, aud you have picture hardly sur
passed by any descriptions OF Oriental mag
nhccncr. Another Improvement now N
progress ~ superb iuuntain ~ the centre ot
ilte court. whicb will throw up diamonds ne
high ~ Tie fooI, and mulstcn aud swceten oil
'hc atmosphere. What clse can be invcuicd
t. pr""'"'c The comfort and happiness II tie
gn'.'s J am si lcss ~ Wa. .!at''
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-29

fell everywhere on my ear, without the
chapel. The services were all performed
with The tenderness and solemniIy OF those
who felt the blessed of drawing neal
tn God and who felt It The more because
they were "sirnngers IN II strange land. y
Upon me, in my feeble state OF body, the
effect was overpoweriDg.
! The reader will not think it proof ol
weakness, that ! wept almost without re-
straInt during the whole service, and
especially the communion which follow
ed, il he considers the scenes of irial
through which had Insi passed, the as-
s"ciations connected with that little
chapel, transformed from n ball room into
the sanctuary OF God, and the contrast
between our employment and that of
thousands around us who were wasting
their Sabbath in thoughiless gaiety
sweeping through the Champs Eiysees
past our quiet retreat, utterly regardless
o thu, Redeemer on whom our hearts
w ere fixed in sweet and holy communion.
Ii was to me indeed 'the gate Of heaven;
and much as ] have enjoyed the worship
of the sanctuary 10 various parts oi the
world, | have never known srnson
which took SO deep hold on my feelings
az my first SabbaM IN Paris in the chapr
OF LLwis WAY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-29
Particulars Of the Arrest for Riot.

A man named, Abraham Long, was
arrested on Tuesday evening, and
brought before the Recorder yesterday
morning, charged on his own admissions,
which were corroborated by The testimo-
ny Of several Witnesses, with being one
Of the most active rebels in Southwark
on the night of the 7ih Of July.
One Of the Witnesses against the pris-
oner, named Murphy, after detailing
Longs statements of his partic ipation in
the riot on Sunday night, proceeds as
follows relative 10 the plan Of attack on
Monday night had the military remained
on the ground.
owe were waiting (said Long, for
them on Monday night. We had ten
cannon ready for them, if the soldiers
had come down.-all we wanted was to
get the soldiers stationed on Christian
street. lie Long, swore they had
rine kegs of powder, and three batteaus
at Christian street wharf, and would
have brought them up the common sewer
and blown the soldiers to HI. Says ],
'what was your intention then f" 'Why,'
says he, 'our intention was to set FIRE 10
the city, in several parts, and some ofthe
bridges. s."
After the examination Of Witnesses
had concluded, Long was committed to
Moy anne nsing. Phiid. North american.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-29

The Sea Serpent has again made his mp.
peorance, aud was actually seen Oft Bnoihbey y
a few days since by the skipper and crew OF
the schooncr Temperan6e Mary. He has
grown good deal ~ size since he was seen
last, beng bigger around than hogshead oi
mOlasses, and two hundred feet long. The
crew oi the schooner fred q swivel loaded
with musket balls into The head Of The snake
(then raised at least twenty feet out al the
watcr,) and the shot evidently took effect {; as
he reared his enormous tail, made q iremcn.
dous splash ~ the water. and dove towards
The vessel. The crew were Of course very
much frightened. as they supposed he was
about To make fierce battle, but he did no,
rise IA s'glh again. Now these men must all
have told the grosscst aud most egrcgous
talschood, or there IL reality. after ALL N the
existence Of the Eastern Sea Bcrpenl 4, lor
here ls no chance Tor mistake in this case.
The facts, II is M well to add, have all
been sworn TO before Justice oi The peace
We begin 10 be- suspicious that We may
possibly be obliged To give over our sccp,I.
cism, and conclude there actually Is big
snake npon the coast OF MaIne.-lN J.
Couy. 4 Eng.