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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
THAT " INDUSTRIOUS AND ABSURD
IDEA"

We stated in our lastthat we firmly belle
we'd that Mr.. Clay did utter the sentiment
with regard to slaves and labor, which the
American called monstrous. We give
below at length our authority, and we doubt
not it will be satisfactory 10 our readers &C.
morally. True, the editor of the American
has laid his premises and come TO Almost sa-
tsfactory conclusion to the contrary, and has
even gone so far, in his sefsuffiCiency as 10
apply the epthets knare and fool, TO those
who may be so duh, as not TO perceive the
force of his logic. We have no reply to ar
guments Of that nd we will only say that
if the editor has not earned for himself the
former of these distinctions, certainly no one
in view of his article, will doubt his full en-
loyment Of the latter The amount of the
matter is, he has got into bad box; with
out due delberaton he pronounced the
sentiment monstrous and absurd;" and now
| that he may not incur the odium of support
ing the man who uttered so monstrous and
absurd sentiment, he is obliged by "hook
or crook" to show him guiltless. His con-
illusions it will be seen rest mainly on two
premises; that such dear good man as Mr.
Clay, could not possibly have said any thing
of the kind, and some Rev. gentleman said
that Mrs. Clay made her own butter The
first proposition may pass for what it is worth
with regard to the last, we read the Rev
gentemen's letter, and concluded that he
was humbugged in more particulars than one
He was highly gratified on his arrival to fine
Mr.. Clay engaged in reading the bible, alst
delighted to find him engaging in famil,
prayer, &c. and yet the hand of this NAL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

VIII the editor Of the American be Sc
good as to specify wherein we have shown
any want of honesty in our zeal for the pro-
motion of the objects Of the meeting of the
working men. We asked no office at their
hands, on the contrary we refused it. The
object of the meeting, as we understood it.
was TO do away TO a great extent, the evils
obligation, and we felt and went with them.
believing that their purpose embodied the
true dcmocracy-the interest of the mlnv
against the few; and when he says we pledg-
ed ourselves to support the strict party no
limitations, he speaks with his usual circum-
spection, and asserts what is false. for it is
doubtless we'll known, as we stated ii public
ly, that we should support those nominations
only SO far as they conduced to the end we
stated. As to humbugging the working men,
If the editor had stated what object we conld
possibly have had in view in attempting it.
it would have takenmuch from the malicious
appearance which characteristics the article.
In conclusion we will remark, that if we had
devoted any portion of our time TO the CEN
sure of John Tyler, and then eascd off and
begged office at hi bands, we should be
exceedingly careful how we questioned any
mans motives, in the course of conduct he
saw fit to adopt.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, APRIL 2 1914.
CONGRESSIONAL.

No hing Of special interest to the territory
has recently transpred. The committee on
commerce in the House, has reported a bill
making appropriations for harbos. We
have not seen it, but it doubtless contains;
provisions for fhc commencement of work
at this point. The Fox River bin still re-
mains before the Senate. Mr.. Tallmadee,
we infer must have deep interest in its
passage, as he shows disposition to sacri-
flee all the interest of the territory to it
He has accepted an amendment TO the bill,
| by which the go, 0C0 acres of land, 10 be
donated for the work, is TO be considered
portion of the 100000 acres to which we
would be entitled on becoming a state. If
however this should be adopted, it will I'M
doubicdIy be accompanied by provision
which has been introduced, that the bill shall
not become a law unless accepted by our
legislative council, which would never be
done. Most generous and liberal Uncle
Sam, $3.50 are TO be charged for the alter
nate sections, and the donation then to be
deducted from our 100000 acres. What
a blessing to be the child of such beloved
parent The government will doubtless be
throwing itself on Wisconsin for support,
Ger long. The bill has been recommitted
TO the committee on public lands. The fol
lowing petitions were introduced by Gen.
Dodge.
By Mr.. DODGE, Of Wisconsin,: The
petition Of GO citizens Of Grant county,
Territory of Wisconsin; asking the estab
lishmcnt Of mail route from Lancaster,
the county seat of said county, 10 Wing
vile, situated on Blue river: referred to the
committee on Post Office and Post roads.
The petition Of 100 citizens of the county
of Milwaukee, Territory OF Wisconsin,
asking The establishment of NAL route
from the town Of MIlwa ukie, following the
Territorial road, TO WATERFOWL and Fort
Winnebugo, through Menomona, Lisbon,
Warren, Oconomewoe, and Pipersville: re-
ferred to the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads. The petition Of citizens
of the Territory Of Wisconsin, asking
for the establishment of q mail route north
eastwardly from Madison, the seat ofgovern-
ment of said territory, via Sun Prairie, in
Dane county, Columbus, in Portage coun-
ty, and Beaver. in Dodge county, TO Wa
upon, in FoDdulac county: referred to the
Committee on the Post Office and Post
Roads
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

DEMOCRATIC REvIvAL.-John c. Calhoun
has been appointed Secretary of State, and
the Milwaukee Courier, seeing which way
the cat is about 10 jump, suddenly exhibits
a new and unwonted zeal in the cause of de-
mocracy. Nv connection with this waking
up, we are pleased to notice that of several
prominent gentlemen, who needed confession
and repentance, in our opinion.
We notice first, the name of gentleman
who has contributed perhaps more than any
other man in the territory, to bring the terri
tory into debt and difficulty. As this is op-
presses the many, and is the opposite of true
democracy, We may doubtless hope for bet
ter things hereafter.
We notice another, who few years since
IN the legislative council voted for every OBJ
noXious appointment of Governor Doty; vo-
ted for and sustained other very obnox Gus
measures, and was considered during the
session a prominent member of the Cover
nor's kitchen cabinet.
Another, at the same session, who as a
lobby, was hand and glove with his Exccllen-
cy.
Another, who at the last session of the le-
g'slaturc, voted to sustain as at present con-
stituted the Milwaukee Fire and Marine In
surancc Company; voted against admitting
foreigners to the right of voting on the ques-
ton OF state government, and the formation
OF state constitution, ana if We are correct
ly informed, believes that mans right to
vote and voice depends very much upon
where he is born.
Another, who once officiated as cashier of
a Michigan wild cat bank, which exploded
as did all other wild cat banks, burying the
property of many in its ruins; the ways of
whose soul are as dark and intricate as the
Crctan labyrinth; whose whole life since we
have been acquainted with it, full of petty
neannesses, the very opposite of the true de-
mocracy.
These names VIC notice appended to the
constitution of Democratic Association,
and inasmuch as the democratic principle
and practice is the opposite OF the previous
public conduct of these gentlemen, we may
confidently look for better things hereafter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

crazy. This is democracy in its perfection,
and to this point tends the true democratic
action, OF the present day. BY refusing spe-
cial privileges of whatsoever character 10
any man or set of men, every individual is
placed precisely Oh the same footing; the
gaol OF honor, wealth, and wisdom is equally
open 10 all. With no Fictitious advantages.
secured by law, every man must depend on
his own intrinsic worth, and as worth alone
can then command success, the progress must
be rapidly onward. Democracy recognizes
fully the ability for self government, of the
mass, and instead of eternally hampcring and
restricting their rights and privileges it seeks
rather, by throwing upon them responsible
Iles, to encourage free thought and action
When wealth is not concentrated by the force
OF law, into the hands of the few, labor will
produce its reward, and the laborer, instead
OF the servile position he occupies, will rise
TO the station, which as the immediate min
tstcr OF Gods law on earth, be deserves.
Unless our constitution changes verv es-
sentlaiy, we shall never be found in opposi-
ton TO the democratic principle; and unless
our view Of the principle changes very essen
tally we cannot be led 10 believe that it
calls upon us TO support hypocrisy or disho-
nesty in any shape.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Deplorable Occwrencc.-An unror,uu
ate event occurred last Morning atTwclve
Nile Grove, Is miles West OF Rockford
person by the name of Andrews had q
pre-omptlon right 10 a tract of hand which
he had occupied for some yea rs and upor
which he had just erected house. How
Jan individual named Morris Perez, eli.
Their though fraud or some mistake of the
Land officers, procured a certificate for the
same tract and avowed his determination tc
take possession. He accordingly repair, {
with three others by the name of Summer,
all armed, to the house built by Andrews
and they intrenched themselves in it, barri.
cadlng tho doors, &c. The neighbors,
generally, regarded Andrews as the right.
full posSessor of the land, took par, with
him and some twenty of them armed them
selves with r.hes &C., and proceeded to the
scene OF action. A gun was fired from
the house, when three discharges immedi-
alely took place from the outside. A ball
from one of the guns hit Perce, passing
through his heart and also through an arm
OF one Of tho Summers. Perez instantly
jumped out of window, ran about ten feet
and dropped down dead. Another bal
grazod the forohead Of one Of the Summers
Perez left wife and three children. A
Coroner's inquest was soon nf;cr held, bu
the verdict of the jury had not been made
known when our informant left. The
Sheriff had proceeded TO arrest the parties
and they were to be taken to Rockford fo
cxamnaton,-C Chicago En-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
FOREIGN ARRIVAL.

The Packet ship Liverpool arrived Al
New York on the 9Th having left Liverpool
on tho 9Th February. She brings two
days later news, but they are not OF much
consequence.
The Duke of Coburg, father of Prince
Albert, and Marshal Bertrand, who lately
visited this country, are dead.
SLAVE TRABE.-f In the House Of Com.
mons on The 9Th, in answer 10 a question
by Lord J. Russell, Sir r. Peel sad nego-
cin'ions were going forward with the Uni
ted States, for tho purpose Of coming 10 an
nmicabIe adjustment for the suppression Of
the slave trade.
In the House Of Lords, in reply to Lord
Brougham, the Earl of Aberdeen stated
that France had proposed alterations in the
treaty with England concerning the right
OF search, and that he could not say what
would be the result. lie trusted no effort
would be spared 10 destroy tho slave trade,
bu, that the first object Of Great Britain
must now DO tho preservation of peace
mong the Nations Of Europe.
OREGos.-ln reply TO question by
Lord John Russell, Sir Robert Peel 81 id
that tho British government had originated
communication with the government of
the U. States, with regard TO the extreme
advantages which would result from the
settlement Of the Oregon Territory oues-
lion in an amicnnlo manner, and had re.
caived reply which did Justify the hope
thu, before this time some progress would
have been made. A minister, had howev-
or, gore to Washington, with full in,truc-
tons on tho subject, and he trusted that
tho negotiations would DO brongh, 10
speedy and satisfactory termination. Hear
The Irish State Trials were proceeding
Mr.. O'Connsl began his speech in defence
on tho 9th February, and the papers con-
tanned only the opening portion. The
greatest excitement prevailed AMI Mr.. o.
Connel was turning the various clrcum-
stances to tho bost account.
There have been terrible gales off the
coast, and number of sad disasters are
recorded.
Prices of cotton at tho latest dates, re-
mained firm, but tho sales were small, and
mostly to the trade.
Lord Morpe!h has been returned to Par
lament ID. Adr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
PROTECTION

We should 90 in for protection if every
body could be protected; but inasmuch as
they cannot we oppose it as unjust because
partial. Suppose, admitting it 10 be posi-
bic, that Congress were to pass a law pro-
tecting the occupation of every man; who
would pay the protective bonus? We should
all pay it. A man would pay his neighbours,
his neighbor would pay his, and they would
both profit precisely as did the old woman's
sons who made FIVE dollars piece by swap
ping jackets. As ridiculous as this species
of protection is, it is yet preferable TO the
partial, or manufacturers protection, for while
that taxes man to protect his neighbor, it
does not in return tax his neighbor to protect
him. But we wish TO illustrate. In looking
over late number of the n. Y. Tribune,
we find it filled with articles advocating a
protective tariff: the same number contains
a paragraph stating that the Tribune sends
some 81 copies of its paper to the town of
Walworth, CO. of Walworth, in this territory,
all paid for in advance. Now we claim the
right of protection from this great govern
ment, as much as any man under it. We
are engaged in the avocation of printing a
weekly newspaper; our patronage is scarce
ly sufficient to support US; and we..fnd il ex-
ceedingly difficult to get along. The reason
is, that we are not protected; these publish.
ers of foreign papers, having superior facili
ties for cheap printing, we are unable to com
pete with them, and they undersell us in the
market. But if Congress would only pass Z
law levying heavy import or postage duty
upon these papers, thereby excluding then
to great extent. and compelling people tc
take ours or go without, We should spring in
| to vigorous existence at once. Our home
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

IIoRRI.LE STEAMBOAT Col LIsIoN-From
fry to serenity Eres lost. arc indeb;-
CD 10 the officers Of tho Grey Eagle for the
following mournlul memoranda: -LouiS-
rille jour.
"On the morning Of the Is, of March,
about or 10 o'clock, the steamboat Buck
eye, assembled Red River, came in COLI.
sion with the Dcsoto, descending. and the
former sank Immedately-,heh hull out of
sight. The cabin noa;ed off, and was tow
ed ashore by the Desoio. From fifty To
seventy lives arc supposed to have been
lost. When the Grey Eagle passed the
Desoto at Ruth's or Red River Landing,
there were five dead bodies on her, which
were taken out Of the Buckeyes cabin
two ladies and three children. The Buck.
oyc is SAID to have been crowded with pas
sengers. many of whom were on their way
home after witnessing the gathering in
Now Orleans, on the 22G Of February"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Decidedly the best joke of the season, is
to be found in the columns of a late n. Y.
Tribune. 1t is in letter from Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. The two conventions, De-
mocratic and Wing, had their nominations
for state officers in that city at the same
time. This letter commences by stating,
that the locos are Quarreling like cats and
dogs over nomination for Governor. 1t
then details fire unsuccessful ballotngs on
the part of the wings, for candidate; and
winds up by romarking, ..The locos are fight
ing away The pith Of the joke is that
the locos only ballotted three times for then
candidate, and at the end of the five, the
wings were about as far from choice as
ever.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

a FORTUNE SPENT UPON A BcoK-Tho
nndo.aI Review says The mos, costly
INCREASING ever attempted by a single in.
ul'io'al' OF the literary character, which
unquestIonably the world has vet seen !,
me magnificent work on the abor;o;nes a.
N; Mexico' by the late Lord Kingsborough -
This siupendous work is SAID 10 bav. baon
produced at the enormous cost 70 Tho ,n'
thor OF 100000 or 100000. II ;s com.
posed OF seven immense:folio volumes, EN-
belIshed with about one thousand superb i.
Illustrations, coIored so exquistelv as to rem.
resent The originals with the most fait hrnI
exac.ness These volumes are of sucb
extraordinary dimensions as 10 be almost
imPortable. Not only did this nobeman
undertake to defray the entire expense al
tending the publication, in every item of
whlch'as might be cxpec,ed,he had 10 meet
me most exorbitant charges; but he actual
~ determined on having a very limited
number OF copies printed, we believe only
fity,atter which the photographic drawings,
from which the plates arela ken, were eras-
ed.-1hese copies were printed for gra,u-
hons presentation 10 the several royal and
public libraries in Europe. Bot he actual
y ded IN debt, few years since,a sad in
stance OF seif-immola'ion to his munifi-
,ence, in prison in Dublin A copy Of
ms grogcous work in the Philadelphia Lii
ofary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
INFLUENCE OF THE PRESS

AT no very distant epoch, tie heads Of
the government of Great Britain declared,
that any regular connection, past or pre-
sent, with a newspaper must be regarded
as fatal bar to promotion in the depart
ments oil the State. When this resolution
was incidentally made known to Prince
Mettermch, he enquicd with LOOK ofwon-
der. Ii the ministers were mad There is
great point in the question Asinele wri-
ter capable of showing up the errors Of an
opposing party, and giving clear. pIaus-
ib'e expositions Of the policy of his own.
does more to advance their real interest.
than the efforts Of any twenty members in
Parliament or Congress. Such was the
judgment Of statesman of emmence.
Alta late anniversary Of the Newspaper
Printers Benevolent Society, Lord Lynd-
hurst expressed himself thus: ut had be-
come the duty Of every man, sensible of
the power of this engine, (the press,) TO do
his utmost for the purpose Of aiding to the
Responsibility Of those who directed It, who
ought to be sought rather than avoided as
associates, and treated with the courtesy
and respect to which their character and at
talnments entitled them. The ess had by
degrees become an important profession;
and 10 those who supposed iha, only mod
crate share OF ability was requisite for The
would say, try your hands, and if such a
person did attempt to write a leading arl-
Gle, he would aiterwcrds entertain juster
notions on the subject"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

Whatever may be the peculiarities of our
institutions, it is alone upon the christian
chasacter-the morality of the people, that
we can as a nation hope for any prosperity.
We all know the influence of the example
of those in high places, upon the character
of the mass. We speak sincerely when we
express the belief, that there could be moth
ing so detrimental TO our well-being, as the
election of Henry Clay TO the Presidency.
Throwing aside his peculiar political views
which We believe full of danger-think of a
duelist, gambler, profane swearer, and
slave owner, occupying the first position
at the head of this pubIic-aye, the first
position in the world Is it by righteousness
that we shall prosper as a nation-or is il
by clothing ourselves with the attributes Of
the evil one. Is il God who hold our desti.
ny in his hands or is it not? If so shall We
so far forget his power, as thus 10 war against
his plainest prccepts9 What does it promise
To demoralize our people-to destroy the
only foundations of a Republic, and to make
us mark FOR the finger of scorn of the
world. Talk Of Texas with her drunken
crazy President. For Gods sake. for our
own, let US look at home before it is Toe
late. If we write warmly ON this subject
it is because in view of the danger, we fee
so, and if the party calling themselves De
mocrats, should so far forget the principle
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

The Princeton lies where sho did. No
repairs have rs yet been made on her
Her forward deck and bulworks were much
injured, and her fore mast main yard was
also damaged Captain Stockton is rapidly
recovering, but you may not know the fact
that he resolved an injury in the leg, and
that piece OF the gun entered it which is
ssou, 10 be extracted. II was probably
done today. The Presidents family have
oil left the White House on visit to their
friends in Virginia. He intends to close
il TO general visitors and live as n bachelor
FOR the present. say al present, for it is
believed ho is. about 10 marry the eldest
daughter Of Tbs late Mr.. Gardiner. This
lady and sister are cow with you in New
York.
An evening or two after the accident on
board the Princeton. large crowd being
assembled at Gadsby's. stranger was
overheard 10 say: Al wish to heaven Cap
tain Tyler had boon sitting astride Of the
gun when il was fred A gentleman
stepping up 20 him, rebuked him strongly,
and said, al shall mske.a personal affair OF
it," The other replied. You had better
hear me out before you say so. intend
cd to have added that il he had been seaies
on the gun, his good luck would have pre-
vented the explosion A general huzzo
rewarded him for his ingenuity. Wash.
Cores. True Sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

We would say to the Racine Advocate
that the old pier, is not injured to an extent
but that it can soon be repaired; and tina,
its injury is not TO be attributed, to an i'm.
possibility TO make works of that character
substantial, but entirely to accident. The
new pier, erected by Messrs. LAKE, FISK
& LAY, which is now carried out more than
two thirds of the intended distance, has
stood the successive gales we have had
without a particle of injury. Both piers will
soon be ready for active business.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02

One John Campbell, member of Con.
grcss from S. Carolina, speaking of slavery,
says: at is particularly cohgenial to Re.
public, where, by combining mental and de-
grading services to slaves, soca! and polti-
Cal equality is promoted among the citizen
population" This is no hoax, but quoted
verbatum from over his signature. Alas
for the boosted wisdom of the 10Th century
alas, for our boosted Republic, when sucl
sentiments have their birth in her high pla.
ceS
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-02
UNTIL STATES ARMY. From q rennrl

UNIrsD STATES ARMY. From n report
just published, it appears that The regular
army of the country consists of 5000 men.
and costs the Nation The annual sum Of
Sc, 100000. This would be $1,000 for
each man. The pay of a private is given
AT 500 per annum, and his clothing an RAJ
tons would perhaps amount to as much
more, making abou, $500 per annum.-
The pay and expenses of the officers, in
GLIDING the general oiiicers,Is started, at a.
bout So, 100000, leaving about So, OOO,-
600 for the expense Of the War Depart.
ment, the salaries of the Secretary Of War,
and Of the Indian and Pension Departments,
Clerks, &c.