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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

BATTLE ON THE SABBATR--Great men
and military men, Of whom it has been said
Of the latter, "ihey know no Sabbath"
are no more justified in violating the Sab
bath on large scale than on small one,
no more than the most humble in the land.
The battle o. Waterloo, was Tough, on
the Sabbath, and Napoleon who began it
was defeated. The battle of New Orleans
was also fought on the Sabbath, and the
British army, who began the battle, were
defeated, with terrible slaughter. The ma
val battle fought by Commodore McDon-
ough with the British feet, on Lake Cham
plain, took place on the Sabbath. The
British began the attack and were defeated,
although their force was so great that it
was matter Of wonder that small Ameri-
can force should have been able to capture
force so greatly its superior. Here then
are three battles, not to name more, which
were fought on the Sabbath, and in each
case the force which began the attack were
defeated. The coincidence is striking,
however 1t be accounted for.
". y. Evangelist.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13
THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA.

a Mr.. J. c. Pickett, the Charge d'Aflaires
Tor the United States at Lima, has written
To the National Institute long dissertation
on The subject of the proposed ship canal
across the Isthmus of Panama He condemns
the plans for constructing the canal of lake
Nicaragua. as quite i,npractlcable. and says
that the difficulties of the other route by Pa
mama have never been properly estimated.
although they arc not insuperablc.
The obstacles to the construction of the
work, that have never been properly allowed
for, are found in sparse aud indolcm popu-
lation. in the absence of all mechanical skill.
in the necessity of importing the laborers,
The tools and the instruments. and every
thing required for the prosecution of the
work; in the somewhat unhealthy climate,
and in the excessive rains which render it
impracticable to work for many mouths in
the year; in scorchine heats, which make it
impossible at any season 10 perform the Ia
Dor which is easily done in higher attitudes
Mr.. Pickett estimates the expense of a
ship canal capable of receiving vessels which
draw twenty feet of water, at near thirty mil
lions of dollars, or at three times the proper
IbSt vi itIC 1dICuoitdu CiitdI. tilihiID
this immense difference in the calculation
on account of the obstacles which we have
enumerated.
He also estimates that should the canal
be constructed by company, with the OK
pectatlon of an adequate annual interest. as
many as Two Thousand ships must pass through
1t annually. paying on an average one thou
sand dollars each
The conclusion TO which Mr. Pickett ar
riees. thcreforc,is tha, the undertaking would
involve great expense and the encountering
OF many difficulties, but that the project is
noble one. and ought 10 be carried through
by some united effort OF the several leading
commercial nations.-N. T. Ere. Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13
TIE PREDECESSORS OF THE HI
MAN RACE.

An article in the first number OF the
North British Review has recently made
It's appearance, ascribcd to DIR. Pve Smith.
1t brings before us some striking facts and
sol ma reason ng on the various creations
which philosophers suppose to have precc
dcd the formation Of man. The doctor re
fers t. the memoir read by Cuvier in j. 10
ut the first sitting Of the National Institute
''On the species of Fossil Elephants, com
pared with Living Species" in which he
demonstrates that the fossil elephant dldc RS
| from all living species, and that it is an ex
tinct species, now lost. He undertook to
prove the like with respect to other ami
mails. May we ask" said he, '.why
we find so many remains OF unknown ami
mails, whilst we can find none which We
can rank among the species which we
know A? We may see how probable it is
that they have all belonged 10 the beings
Of Il world anterior 10 ours-to beings des-
rroyrd by revolutions OF the earth, and TO
beings which have been replaced by exist
ing species"
Surrounded by the cruriR Of former Gre
atoms, tie task assigned to Cuver, the ar
ticle goes on 10 state, was 10 restore the
fragments TO their former positions. By
great labor he succeeded in tracing their
connection, and re established los verte-
brate1 animals, which form fifty distinct
genera, of which fifteen are entirely new
and reckoning the additions which have
since been made, there is reason TO believe
that the species of extinct animals are more
numerous than the living ones.
De- HI. IL, 4 r.
structure between fossil and recen, animals
increase with the age Of the deposit in
which The former are found, and that these
differences mark the age of the deposits
themselves. As the primitive rocks exhi-
bit no traces of plants or animals, he con-
cluded that there was a time when no liy-
ing beings existed upon the earth and
that, before the creation Of man, the world
was inhabited by at least three different
generations Of animals, which had been
SUCCESSFULLY created ard destroyed.
1t is supposed with reason, If the subject
be not too grand for our feeble reason, TINT
the creation of vegetable bodies preceded
the creation of the animals that were TO de-
YOUR them. The stately pine, the gigantic
equsetacn, and the lofty palm, waved IN
the prirnevaI forests, and the sea and the
land were inhabited by only u small num-
Der Of the marine mammalia, and scarcely
any OF the terrestrial mammalia.
We then arrive at this startling concur
sion, that among the earliest inhabitants of
the globe were reptiles Of enormous mag
nitnde, the Megalosaurus, being upwards
Of seventy feet long the Icthyosauru.,
above thirty feet in length: the Plesiosau-
rus, an animal combining The trunk of an
ordinary quadruped, with a neck like The
body of serpent. the head of lizard, the
teeth of crocodile, and the paddles of u
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

TExNs -SLAvERY-FEDERA HUMBU ):
GERY.-Thc coon stump orators who arc ri
ding the state of Ohio for life, with the stor,
that all is lost unless something can be done
speedily seem all at once to have got dread
full horror of slavery in Texas. This Ger
tainly comes well from the advocates of ;
man who boasts of bis fifty slaves But le
us look at the predcamcnt of these men
The whole of Texas is now slave country
MIR. Benton's bill to admit it into the Union
expels slavery from one half of it, and Mr.
Clay in his letter says:
"Would Texas, ultimately, really add
strength to that which is now considered the
weakest part of the Confedcracy? lfmy in
formation be correct, it would not. Accor-
ding to that, the territory ofTcxas is susccp
tible of division into five Statcs of convcn-
lent size and form. Ofihcsc, TWO ONLY
would be ADAPIED 10 those PECULIAR INsT,-
TUTIoNs TO which referred, and the other
THREE, lying West and North Of San An
tonic, being only adapted to FARMING and
GRAZING PURPOSES, from the nature of their
soil, climate and productions, WOULD NOT
ADMIT OF THOSE INSTITUTIONS. In the end.
therefore, there would be TWO SLAVE AND
THREE FREE STATES PROBABLY ADDED TO THE
UNION"
The admission of Texas, therefore, in
stead of exteninding slavery, would, accor-
ding 10 this, free two thirds of the country
iof slavery! Is this the reason why the Clay
ties oppose the measure? 1t would seem so.
But we have still more evidence The adj
of Texas will not only free two
thirds of that territory of slavery, but it will.
according TO another great light of,nat party,
causes slavery to disappear 50 from MARY
LAND, VIRGINIA. NORTH CARO-
LIMA, TENNESSEE and KENTECkY!'
These latter are the views of Waddi Thomp-
son, as published in the National Iniclligcn-
cer-Ohio Statesman
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13
He grinned horribly, CHASTITY SMILE"

A female Orang Outang abou, years
old has been imported into Salem, and is
deIightiug tho denizcns Of that quiet town
by her accomplishments being a very do
Gle and active creature great proficient
not only in painting bu, in the still rare
quality of draring, rs she stole the paint
pot few days since, run up the rigging
and painted several be ,u,iful landscapes on
the sails. and is, since she got on shore.
attracting very full crowds TO witness her
antics, and delight themselves in her vari-
Gus performances. She smokes he, cigar
with all the grace Of Mexican belle, and
passes il to the gentlemen with indescriba-
bic poIileness, e,c.-Cour. d Eng.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

ADv,cE TO YOU'VE LADIEs.-I have
found tina, the men who are really the most
fond of tho society of ladies, who cherish
for them high respect, are seldom the
most popular with the sex. Men Of great
assurance, whose tongues are lightly hung,
who make words supply the place Of ideas,
and place compliment in the room of sen:i-
ment, are the favoritcs. A true respect
for women leads to respectful action to-
wards them: and respectful. is usually dis
tant action: and this great distance is mis-
taken by them for neglect, or want of in
terest Addison,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

to-day. 1t s no time to be snoozin' wher
there s money at stake"
The horse, as if he understood what his
master was saying. opened his eyes, pricked
up his ears, and actually showed some con.
siderable signs of life.
The signal was given to start. Away
sprang the Southern horses, leaving Sleepy
David far in the rear, and the pedlar, verg-
ing from side to side, as if he was just rea-
dy TO fall of. The horse went paving
along with his tail clinging close to him,
| his nose stuck out strait before him; and
you never behed so queer a figure cat by
any man and horse as this singular pair
made.
But they improved as they procee ded-
the pedlar sat more jockey-like, and the
horse evidently gained on the others. Blu
it would not do. He came in at least hall
a mile behind Southron, and little less
behind the others
1t was now thought that the Yankee hat
got enough of the race, and would with.
draw before the next heat.
Contrary to all expectations, however,
he persevered, and even offered TO bet o
thousand dollars or the issue Of the race.
" The fellows FOOL" said one.
4" He don't know which side his bread is
butte red," said another, " or else he woult
not risk any more money on SO desperate
a stake"
:" He's ssfe enough there said a third
= for he has no money 10 risk"
Here. however, every body was mista
ken again, for the pedlar hauled out an old
greasy pocket book and planked thousand
dollars; II was covered of course. But
confess | now began to be staggered, anc
to suspect the Yankee was after all more
than fool. | had no fears, however, tor
the purse. Southron was not a horse to
be distanced in one day, and especially by
such miserable looking animal as Sleepy
David.
The second heat was now commenced
and if before felt coniden: in the entire
superiority Of my noble horse Southron
that confidence was strengthened, as I,saw
nun again coming in ahead Of the rest.
considered the purse now Envy own pro-
perty. In Imagination had gra~ped it,
and was about putting it safely in my peck
OF. when-lo, and behold. the pealar's
denly shot forward, as if the derH had
kicked him in end, and stretching his ncck
like crane, won the heat by head
Every body was -as!onished. "Tha,
horse must lie the old Scratch himself"
said one. AT least, he has an evil genius
to back him." said a second. was sure
he would play you some Yankee trick be
fore be got through Such were the oh.
scrvations that escaped the bystanders,
The Yankee, in the meantime, Offered
to plank another thousand dollars but no.
body would take the bet. And it was wei
they didn't for at the third heat Sleepy
DAVID tot only distanced every horse, bu
even came IN a full quarter Of mile aheoc
of Southron himself.
There, by gauly!' said the Yankee
as he dsmounted. ~ II take that are
leele purse il you please, a1d The tolheI
cool thousand! | knew we'll enough thai
Southern horses couldn't hold candle to
.Secpy Dard."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

A CrEicsIrY.-We learn that gentle
man of this city. recently returned from
Europe, has brought with him a canary
bird, the gilt Of friend which distinctly
sings two airs-she Hunters Glorious in
Der FreichutZ and Waltz OF Beetho-
veHs. Tbs wonderful little cantairice
was instructed by blind flute player, and
one Oh It's olher accomplishments is said 10
he beating time with its foot while singing.
Phil y. American.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

ELECTRICITy.-Rcv. Charles Rockwell.
in communication published in the Var
mouth Mass. Register, on the singular eff
fec,s oflgih,ning, says that friend and par
Ish'oners of his. when returning from the
West Indies some years since, had two ci
his crew killed by lightning just at the mo
Tho other had said; and SO sudden was the
stroke that not a trace Of pain rested on the
countenance, but the expression of broad
laughter was strongly imprinted there, SO
that even in death.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

Among the Oregon emigranis who left In
dependence ON the 18th OF May, it is said
there was family rejoicing in the name of
- Shocks" When the party commenced
IFS march, child was born to This celebrated
family, the little fellow being christened by
the sounding appelation of Oregon Snooks,'
a nnme which, as Pic. says, may hereafter
be destined TO fill the trump of fame, and
ring through the Rocky Mountains, to the
dslnay OF grizzly bears. Go il Shocks.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

RATHER EeuivoCAL.-A musical lady
having exerted her powers for the amuse-
snent of the company 10 the highest salts
faction Of all, received The following rather
ambiguous compliment from gentleman
present: "Your singing. Miss. makes you
appear delicious screecher,' "a delicious
creature.)
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

To keep preserves for years, bottle them
up and place them Oh some conspicuous
shelf, labelled arsenic We know house
keeper who has kept the best preserves for
, pears, IN this manner, even in house fuiI Of
boardcrs and apprentice boys. |: beats cool
cellars all 10 smash
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

INDEPENDENT Posr-OFFICE-A CORES
pondent Of the New Y ork Express, writes
as follows, from Rochester. July 5O:-
Though you have published the decision
in favor of private mails, you have little
idea ofihe extent TO which Pomeroy's g In
dependent Post o. flee" is patronized on this
route. There is room fitted up in Hoyt's
bookstore, with shelves, boxes, and all the
paraphernalia Of regular post-office,
and. atthe arrival ofihe cars, there is gath
cred around the private Office the crowd of
business men, that was formerly seen col
lected at the regular pcst-otiice, awaiting
the distribution OF the mail, and all things
60 off as regularly. as expeditously, and a
little mere safely than if il was conducted
under patronage of the General Govern
ment. The regular post-oilice, on the 9TH
er hand, is like some banquet hall desert
ed" The Postmaster, a young man, and
a boy, are more than enough to deliver the
newspapers, and The few struggling letters
that now and then make their appearance
in the regular way.
This state Of things could no, long con
tinue withou, seriously affecting the revcn-
ues Of tho department, and producing great
anxiety at Washington, and, rs first fruit
Of the new order'ot things, we have the
Hon. Charles Wickliffe amongst us, who
has been Iaboring for the past week to de
wise some scheme to " stop the leak the
only plan he has yet hit upon is to serve u
notice upon all our Railroad Companies,
that he shall fine them fifty dollars for eve
ry time they carry the agents Of Pomeroy
& Go. over their roads, and Mr.. Wells, Of
the firm Of Pon1eroy & Co., the Indepcl,-
dent Postmaster General, not TO be outdone,
has sign'lled TO the Agents Of the Railroad
Companies, his intention to commence Il
prosecution against the first company that
refuses to carry himself or his agents, so
that the burden of this controversy is abou,
are bound to the Postmaster Gene raj by
contract, and are also, as common ca rrisrs,
bound to carry all passengers that apply,
ami how they will escape from this posi-
ton i" between the dc and the deep sea -
is yet riddle.
1t so happened that the two dignitarics-
the two rival Postmaste rs-General, Wells
and WickIiffe, came up in the same train OF
cars. Mr.. Wickliffe, by virtue Of his be-
ing Of the same trade, introduced himself
to Mr.. Wells, and inquired if he (We'ls)
was the embodiment Of the new Pos, OF.
fee department. Wells replied tina, he was
the embodiment, Of public sentiment.
1t is needless TO add to what have alrea.
dy said. that the Post Office meets with uni
versal favor, and the uniform rate of 81,
and one fourth cents n letter for all distan
ces, is materially tightening the burdens o
our business men.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

The Presidents bride is now the star of
the White House, and is described as pos.
sessing charms which might scducc much
younger man than John Tyler in,y the ma
trlmonial moose. She has bright eye, ra-
dien'ly white teeih,an exquisite complexion,
with color like the rose, stately and Pc
cularIy erect carriage, dignifed and gentle
manner, and handsome fortune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

The tenants of the Van Rensselaer, ry,nr
have again risen against the rent collector.
The Sheriff of Rensselaer, county and a num-
Der of his deputies, while attempting to serve
= process upon sorHc of the manor tenants.
IN Stea'eniown, last week, met with forcible
resistance from party of men disguised as
Indians, and were compelled TO fotego their
pu' pose.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

There is no beau,iier like haPpiness-
no cosmetic equal 10 n cheerful temper
A merry heart says Solomon, doeth
good like incidence and why then should
it not exert, as maintain ii does, bene-
fetal effect upon the complexion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

VERY Coon ToA sT.-One OF the Boston
Grays a, Baltimore, gave good toast,
: The ffty-sx signers Of the Declaration of
INDEPENDENTLY heavies. fifty-six in the
world-all Europe could not ll!t it,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

Thirty seven professors and tutors are en-
ployed AT Harvard University. The avaifa
bIe funds of the college are Sjs0,COO. A
new telescope is to cost $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

Reader, learn lesson from the falling
leaf-improve every hour in the spring Oh
your diys. for the time is not far distant
when you will fade like the leaf. sink TO
the earth and mingie with the dust.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

FEATHERsToNHAUGH AND CLAY--The
Globe has the following apt remarks in ref
crcncc to the puff of Clay, by Featherston :
haugh
The Baltimore American says we might
as well have ascribed to the wings Feather
stonhaugh's geological opinions, as his views
upon our government, because they quoted
and approved his compliment TO Mr.. Clay
If the opinion given of Mr.. Clay's character
had been merely respecting his talent, or any
personal accomplishment, the remark of the
American would apply; but 1t is Feather
stonehaugh's opinion that Mr.. Clay's char
actcr as politician presents the hope tina,
his election will lead TO a redemption of the
country from the condition TO which it is
brought by the signal failure of cheap repub-
lican government, which the wings quote.
The real ;ntmcnt Of the author was Mr.
Clay was great statesman, TO whom he
looked with confidence 10 bring about anoh-
or scheme of government in place OF tina,
which I've says had so sigralIy failed. Now,
iftbe friends of Mr.. Clay are anxious to quote
this Engslshman, they ought surely to give
his meaning: and if they accept the comp.i-
ment, they take it cum onere, subject to the
conditions which the author has annexed TO
it.-Thcy would surely not be permitted 10
stop with the words . great statesman" and
give their readers TO understand that the au-
thor meant that Mr.. Clay was not calculated
10 figure as arepublican statesman at all
All that VIC attempted in the matter was
supply the context, and show the true mean
lug of the author they had quoted in behalf
of their candidate; and t" argue, from the
meaning OF the quotation, and the past his
tory of the federal party. coincidence in
political sentiment between this nonarchist
and his admirers in America.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

SPECIFIC FOR THE SUMNER COMPLAINT.
As the summer complaint is prevalent, we
publish the following receip' for making
Blackberry Syrup, very heal,htul aud usc-
tul article. To two quarts of the juice of
hi ckborries add one pound of loaf sugar,
IL on. of nuimegs, IL on. cinnamon, pull
vciized. To this add IL o. cloves and Ia
or, alIspice, pnlvsrized. Boil altogether for
a short time, and when cold add pint of
brandy. This beverage is said TO be cure
for the summer complaint.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13
L T. II nj S .

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liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

GREEN Conn PUDsING.-On of the very
incest things ever brough, to the table, says
the Louisville Journal, in the pudding line.
is the green corn pudding, prepared accor
ding 10 the following recipe
Let every wife, who would like TO surprise
her husband by Il rare deiicacy, try it,
/" Take of green corn twelve ears. and crate
it. TO this adj quart of swcc. milk, a
quarter OF pound of fresh butter, four eggs,
well beaten, pepper and salt, as much as
suffice n'; stir all well together, and bake
four hours IN butiercd dish. Some add to
the other ingredients quarter of pound
OF sugar, and eat the pudding with sauce.
1t is good, cold or warm, with meat or sauce,
but cp.cures of the most exquisite taste de-
clare for it VIC believe, hot and with the first
SERVICE"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-13

80 Norwegrsus passed through Troy on
the 9th, on their way 10 Wisconsin.-Ct.