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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

The Jews.-II. V. Herschell, IN his Wis
il 10 Rome, says the Jews % live in a part
Of the city called The Ghetto, closed in by
two gates, at each Of which stands scnti-
mel ; and so strictly are they confined to
this place, that, when the Tiber overfiowed
many of their houses, shot time since,
the sufferers were not allowed TO move OFT
TO obtain even temporary accommodate ons
in another quarter"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

AFFEcTIoNATE ADvIcE.-The following
piece of affectiona,e advice was given by
tho Chinese authorities to the English for
ces, at a time when hosiilities looked most
formidable:--" After SO long an absence.
at SO great a distance, your mothers and
sisters must be longing for your return.--
You have been here long enough; go back
to your families we dom, want you here
any longer" b.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

MoNoMANIA.-I had an interview with
a young gentleman Of first rate accomplish
mems, and fall Of intellectual vigor and
proPricty, who, Immediately when you
mention the word elephant, whether by
design or accident, whether in combination
or by itself, is suddenly seized with a spe-
cies of horrifc spasms; and while the i'm
preston lasts, is, to all intenls and purpo-
ses, mailman. When | was first intro
duced TO this young gentleman, my friend
asked him whether he came 10 town that
day by the Elephant and Castle, and the
immediate alteration in his countenance
was striking 10 a painful degree he, how :
ever, by great effort Of his will, overcame
the effect, and rejoined the conversation !;
when the word was again announced, he
rushed out Of the room, as if :hs second
sounding was beyond his endurance, ant
we saw him no Uirins on disorders
of the brain.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

General Jdck$oa!'s last ro$c. 1t is cause
of sincere qualification with every democrat
that the life Of General Jackson has been
spared TO witness the triumphant restoration
of his system ofmeas,lres in the election o!
his friend Jlmcs X. Polk. The old Hero
was able TO attend the polls and cast bis
vote for Polk and Dalas-;t was, most pro-
badly the Inst time he will exercise that in
valuable right of fleemon. He had a great
anxiety to live and be able to give that vote.
lie was spared TO enjoy the high pleasure.
and we rejoice that he has lived to sec TINT
the American people are still true TO their
owa interests. What anoble spectacle does
the old Hero now present. Let death now
come as soon as he chooses, Andrew jack
son is ready 10 meet him-he has filled the
measure of his couutry's glory--hc has made
his peace with his God, and now waits pa
tcnlly and submissively the great summons
which shalt call him hencc.-Nah. Union
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17
T r NJ S.

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
sbee, at the rute of So per annum in advance,
81 SO any time before the expiration of months
rom the time of subscribing, or So if payment be
longer delayed. ,.,.
No subs ,ript ons received for less period than
three months. No paper will be discontinued un'
Ill all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISER
Inserted at the rate of one dollar per square LOT
the first insertion, and two shilIHgs Tor each SUD
4 liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

Dir. Clay's adm rers attrib lie to him the
remark, Il would rather be right than Pres
dent Unfortunate man, he is neither.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

We have authority in which we confde
for stating that Post Master General Wick
fife will next week recommend 10 Congress
reduction Of tho rates &C Postage to fire
cents for all distances under five hundred
niles and ten cents for all greater distances.
There can be no doubt that Congress will
readily concur, though The Post Office Com
mt'ee of the house will intorposo every OBJ
7taclc in its power,
This is a great Sep toward the right.
There onght 10 be still lower rate for short
distances, but let us take this and then ask
for more. OF course the Thanking privilege
goes overheard, if there is any idea Of mn
king the department sustain ITSELF
". Y Tribune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

South Carolina and the Israeltes. Gov.
Hammond has got himself into trouble with
the lsracl.tes of Charleston, who considered
themselves exclude from participating in
he recent Thanksgiving, by the phraseology
Of the proclamation, calling upon the people
If all d2nom nations to - assemble in their
respective places ofworshin, TO offer mp their
devotion TO God the Creator, and his son Je-
sus Christ, the Radccmer of the world.''
The Governor WIS somewhat tart in his re-
ply to them, and they published report in
which they deny TINT the state goverR,ncns
one OF tolerance, but one of equal rights;
mi then say that the proclaim ,Iion should
have invited the pcop'e of every denomina-
ton, without presenting the mode Of thanks
giving. Thus the matter stands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

From ,u' rhladcl2hip Saturday Courier.
||E. MO - ~ "& Eu
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

"SCARED TIL DEATH AND TICKLED TUr'
-'Jsmima marin, what dye think Sal told
Ned Boobies last night, when he was sparkin'
herr"
Shut up, child-what are you talking
aboutF
mo. but | hearn her did. She told
Ned Robbes she kinder felt
Hush, you little rascal Hush, or TIL
take your scalp offp and poor Sally looked as
red as boiled lobster.
oh. GIT out, Sal. / wHl tell. She told
Ned Boobies she kinder felt scared tn death
and tiekted taf'
Ned Boobies got the mt;en next time he
called.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

The rates of Postage.-Tho NcwEamp-
shire House of Representatives has passed
a resolution. re requesting 'heir representatives
in Congress, aud inslrncIHg taeir Senalo's,
40 use their exertion TO reduce the present
oxorbitant rates of passage"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-17

"klll the old varmint7 young uni"
What'i his skin bring In s.. Lousw
Amid a loud laugh, Carpenter raised his
pece-even the testers remarked that he
was missteady-.s crack THE can fell-a
loud shout-but instead of a smile of plea
sure, dark frown settled upon the face of
Fink. He made no motion except 10 clutch
his rife, as though he would have crushed
ii, and there he stood, gazing a, the youth
strangely! Various shades of passion ex-
hibted themselves In his features
surprise, suspicion but at length they
composed themselves into a sad expression
the ball had grazed the top % his head,
cutting the scalp. and The thought of lreach-
cry had set his heart on fire.
There was loud call upon Mike to
knew what he was waiting Tor, in which
Carpenter joined, printing to The can spon
his head and bidling him fire, il he knew
howl
= carpenter, my son." said the boatman.
=. taught you TO shoot differently from
that last shot! You've missed once, but
you won't again~
He fired, and his bail, crashing through
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
a Good JcAe.

A certain Young lawyer Of the New York
bar, whose chm bears strong resemblance 10
The goat species. and under whose arm huge
bundle Of papers IS invariably placed, took pas
SAGE, about u Year since, on board one of The
Hudson river steamboats,. Alter the removal
Of The iea-labIe nuGsoer of passengers IN the
cabin entered into a conversation which term-
mated in politics. The cabin was imperfecly
lighted, so much SO that in some paris Of il the
countenaaces Of MANY were not easily dsiin-
guished. Our young lawyer, with his bundle
of papers under ms arm rendered himself very
nspicuous IN discussing political matters. and,
ia the course OF his remarks, was very abusive
towards Henry Clay. An old gentleman. who
was seated rather in the back ground, took oc-
caslon TO say, that he had some acquaintance
with Mr.. Clay, and was not aware oi his being
guilty Of the gross and indecent charges which
his vouag gentleman had imputed 10 him. The
young lawyer then addressed himself 10 the
old gentleman, and, amongst other objections
against Mr. Clay urged that he was Ia favor OF
The bankrupt law aud, taking his well known
bundle Of papers from under his arm, exclam-
ed, u am a LAWYER, sir have examined this
subieci thoroughly and am fully convinced that
The bankrupt law Is unconstitutional" he old
gentleman remarked that he did noi know much
about law, bu, thought The law was constitution
al. The young lawyer, not thinking II worth
while 10 enter into law discussion with an old
gentleman, whose appearance IN the badly
lighted cabin, rather indicated that lie was a
farmer, arose from his .eai and walked towards
the Stairs TO go ON deck. As be reached the
s!aro he accosyed gentleman, resident OF
Poushkeepsie, and inquired OF him, in rather
passionate manner, whether he knew that old
gentleman who pretended 10 sire an opinion IN
favor Of the baukrupt law. Why. yes" all.
swereI The gentleman from Poushkeepsie
" don'i Won know him! THAT is Judge ThomP'
son, of The Supreme Cour, of The u. States J
The young lawyer en,consed himself among
he passengers GU deck, and neither he nor his
bundle OF papers was again seen daring the re-
mainder Of the passage.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
a scene.


The Pirsburg American relates he foIlnw-
ing as having occurred al one oi he Hn'r!, IL
that city. recently:
Amongst number Of others a, the breakfast
liable, was farmer irom the cauaify, vi no was
addressed By stout, but isIkatire stranger, that
sal opposite TO INN, with the enquiry Who are
you going to run iur Governor here!'
The farmer replied that he lid not know how
il was with others. but hat the most wii v hu,n
he talked would so;e for Markle.
Well, know Markle, replied The other. L
live in his neighborhood, bu. can. vote for
him.
What is the reasonl
His life aud habits said the other, render
him unfit
| Why, said The farmer, 'he is as fit as ST.
mon Snyder, and he was called crack Gov
ernor, Do you live in Wesmorelaud?' p
No, live just across the line from Cen
Markle, in Fayelle county, but if lie was ever
SO capable would not vote for him.
We'll, suppose you must have some good
reason for it"
Yes said the other, 4 have-l will never
vote FOR coward-Markle hid behind log in
The las, war
Thai is pretty hard charge to bring against
an old soldier
'WeIl it is said the other. but it is true
The farmer lard down his knife aud Elrk,
and looking the stranger straight in the face.
said Sir, you are coward, aud will prove
it, You are liar, for proclaim you such,
and you have noi the courage 10 resent it,
'Well,' said the other, Il have heard them
say So
II may be rossible,' said the farmer, but
beliege you are lying again, for don't believe
you ever heard a man say So We have heard
yen say So. but you. are no man.
The farmer then apologised 10 the Others for
his uncivil language TO the fellow, but said he
could not stand by and hear the character of aa
old and brave soldier ,raduced.
During his cur hero sloped.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
Raising Whiskers from Seed.

The Crescent Cry states that In New Or
leans, an entirely novel article has been IN
vented for The toilette. called New Potent
..TkiSkcr Seed The cheeks having been pre-
pared oy using an uneeni mixed with common
prch, The seeds are dropped in, with great pre-
cis1an, hairs breadth from each olhcr. In
about week they lake root, and if properly al
ieuded 10, they wlIl begin 10 shoot; precauiion
must he deserved in not conbing Them iou
srrougig in their early growth, as the tender
plauls are very apt 10 come out. If the weaib-
or should be cold, II ould be advisable 10 huld
hon uoH ever each plantation Of whisker seed;
hul The whiskers would he brought 10 high
sIale al Ier;iEly, if lhe geulemen would wear q
common cuppns glass;. firmly fixed on in lhv
customary way, TO each cheek" Here's all
opportunity Ter The bsre-Isced community ,o
profit by
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
The Grave.

How lille reflection is expended uPon--yye
how much is called ioE--by the gTave,-hy the
lowest hlllock that is piled over The icy bosom
by the grassiesi hollow that has sunk with
the monlderlng bones OF fellow creature. And
in this narrow haven rots the bark that has
poughed the surgss of the great vital ocean IN
this little den that the thistle can overshad0w
in dav's growth, the mole undermine III an
hours labor, is crushed the sPlriI that could en-
thrall the world and dare even contest with
destiny How Iiule it speaks tor the raIuc OF
existence, which man endures 50 many evils TO
pr0long; now much il reduces the significance
i-uf both The pump and wretchednesS OF being
reducing all lis ,cssiludes inio The lndlstn-
euishabls identity which infinite distance gives
10 the slars---a point without parallel, speck,
an atom. Snch is lle-ihe grasp Oi child
ina, inhaes The air ol existence bul oncS---a
single breath bresihed from eternity. But the
destiny that comes behind us---ObiIvlon! IL Is
Enl enough thai we moralize upon the equality
Of the sepuichre; that The rich man. Whose soul
is in he osientalion Of nsarble palace, aud his
heart in the splendor of The fcast, should con-
slider how snail PIT must c"nIshI him; or tha'
the pr0ud who boast oi Their 'pre-eminence
above the beasts" should know The shaggy car
cass and lhs law shrouded corpse must lauen
the earth together We should teach our van
iv the lessen Of humiliation that is afforded by
the grave; ueglacling the mighty nlausolenms
spirils which lame has rendered immortal, we
should turn to The haimiess iombs OF The mil
lions and IN their deserted obscuriy, discover
The feeble hold which We ourselves must have
upon earth and the memory Of men. Friend
ship forgeis what tho devoulng earth has
claimed even enmty ceases al least 10 remem-
her The resting place of Zoe. Love ourselves
as we may, devote our affections TO others as
we can, yet must our memory perish with US In
The grave.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
Ccnlc Let Ne Hear.

Come, lei me hear in thai soft voice
One nole Of joy,-one cheering lone,
To bid lhis sadden'd soul rejoice,
Nor feel so desoa,e and lone;
YET il change is DER Thy heart.
o. coldnesS in Thy slar-like eye,
Id say 'twere beller we should part,
And Parl forever you aud |.
know lis madness e'er again
To inte what ne'er can be mine own;
Fer hope, alas indeed is vain,
Aud yoaih's fond sunny dream is flown,
feel The bitler tear-dtop sIart,
! gladly hail The hour to die
Bul slil lis better far 10 part;
And pars forever you and |.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
Salt River.

This stream and lis situation being alluded
10, good humoredly. in debate the other day. in
the House OF Representatives, al Washington,
Mr.. Dromgoole, (Loce) Inquired whether there
had been any survey of the river alluded to,
in the amendment proposed. To This Mr..
Schenck, (Whig,) replied, there had, very re-
Gently, by certain Connecticut surveyors, who
reported it in good condition. for Wing craft
bound doun, and in excellent navlsabla order
for Democratic craft tOual up; and, therefore,
be though, appropriation for such an object un-
necessary, as lie could assure the gentlemen
Iha, the Connecticut report coud be relied
upOn
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
Cast Iron Plane.

We were shown, says The Wes, Chester JET
fefsouian. a few days ago, by me PaIentee, Mr
Foster, plane, manufactured OF IRON. with the
exception uf the handle and wedge 10 tighten
Tie bil. The advantage Of this plane Is, that II
does not choke like The wooden ones, and Is
well adapted 10 working in green or wei sluii
Their cos, is less than thai Of the common
wooden plane. Mr.. F. sold large quantity 10
the gorernment.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
Battle Extraordinary.

As Mr. Compton, Of Souhield near Lea,
Wits, was walking through field IN The Pa
n,A wlIh his gun, his attention WAS engaged by
a haNk hoyerng over " hat he imagined To be
. ,una-e Alier due dehhera'ion, he suddenly
made dart a, his intended victim, which
prnyed la be weasel. The old adage, "calch
weasel asleep" held gond ia this instance /;
ihe weasel saw his danger, and instantly seized
ihe hawk by the head A severe struggle here
en>ued hul a, last the hawk succeeded in dis
engaging himself, and eoi away. Noihing
dauHivd, however. he relHued 10 the conflcl as
game a. al he FIST; the struggle then reeom-
menced, and very soon after The weasel was
seen drggng ll,e dead hawk Tow ards the edge,
hen Mr.. Cua,riou shoi the weasel and found
sAe hawk, a. before described, qals dead. and
ha bead bitten entirely h'eagh in several pla-
ses.-- Hampshire Eag) .idoeiser.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
The Four Ages Of Thought.

What is Thought?
In chldhood-an imperfect CLEAN,
A summer bower, a moonlight dream,
GIimpses of some lar-shinning stream,
A rosy wreath, the blessed beam
That dwels in mothers eyes.
In youih--an urn brimm'd with delight,
Sweet lhrons;ng fantasies of light,
Meek ewes with loves own radiance bright,
SOh music on summer night,
Hope budding into Joy.
In manhood-a benishIed shore
Will wrecks of bliss all scattered DER,
Dark swelling doubts, fears scorn'd before
A spin wilher'd al The core.
4 sea Of Storm and slrle
in sge--a calm undazzled eye,
Living in worlds Of memory:
Luw-brealhed thanks for love on high,
A patient longing for The sigh
That waits il into resi-.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09

maid appeared before them; fixing her dark
eyes on the female, in warning voice she said
10 her, Wed him not or you are cursed. On
his soul lies the crime of broken heart : and
turning to him, added, +" William Raymond, the
Violet Eye will be upon you, we meet again
land like a mysterious spirl she glided from
the church.
Treating The occurrence as a nsaniacs in,ru-
sion, the ceremony was performed, bni those
tones Of threatening evil long rang in The ears
Of The welded pair.
/ Nearly two wears, aud the bright rays Of hope
| had dispelled the fearful cloud that dimmed the
! bridal day. The savage inhabitants finding
their game dispersed, and themselves driven
! from their early homes and the graves OF their
/ fathers, ever and anon gave evidence OF spirits
painting for revenge.
Al the close OF a battle in which many hun
/ dreds OF the ladian race were slain, one stood
victorious. On The blood stained snow" lay
| William R3y,aond, wounded with a poisonous
alFow, by his side was he graceful form he
cnce caressed and The same voice that spoke
a. The bridal altar, now broke upon The ear oi
the diving man
William Ravmend. when faint and weary
dark maid OF The fores, nursed you; by Ihe
W bite mans arts vno won her love. Your ~
ine near, deceised-slle was no more happy
lhe trees and flowers looked angry. Ashamed
before her people. she left them at the GreaI
Spirits bidding 10 reveage her wrongs. She
warned The white Flower that nestled in your
treacherous bosom Her eve followed you
her heart sought revenge, aud has found H.
Twas the hand of Ihe Violet Eye that poison
ed The arrow and sent il 10 Your breast. She
has brought chafm-can make yon well"
/ Grs>p;ng al lie shadow of restoration, he
waved 10 become her slave and think of none
o,her if she would apply IT, He called her
back 10 happy days, and spoke OF future ones
as he half raised himself 10 take her hand, and
sunk hack almost exhausted. She bent over
/ lim ,Ill their lips nearly net. Had the old
/ time come o ef her and her wonans hear re-
! lenled? No! Raising herself to the full
height, with laugh Of triumph, and hear
unI.ored, she rephed
/ Iou cannot rise 10 get iVoei Eye wiz
not give it, You shall die aud your scalF
! hang a Jhe red mans bell" Sna,ching dirk
from his side, she continued" When The
Great Spiri passes yon cloud YOU must die,--
/ Think of the white wife tha, wishes for you
lock un The dark one now by your side. See
slime" aud wiih that hand
=" So soft in loye-so wildly nerved in hate"
She pierced II tn bis heart. and with The warn
blood dripping from The polished steel planned
il IN her own.
:" II We do but watch the hour
( There never vet was human power,
Which could evade, il unforgiven,
The patient search and vigil long
OF one VINO treasures up wrong"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09

Some one was telling the other day about
the longevity OF the mud turtle, yes, said
wag. know all abouI that, for found ven-
crable old fellow down in lhe meadow las, sum
raer, so old that he could hardly wlsgle his Iail
and on his back was carved these words---' Gar
den Of Eden, year l,---AoAa-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09

Five years had passed, and the axe had feIed
ihe trees far hack into The ceuptfy /; iheir places
were occupied by pleasant hanllelr and calusa-
ted patches. Whsre had echoed the savage
yel aud sbrll scream Of The wlld bird, nov
Use tone. ol praise and prayer Much was
changed. even The heart Of William Raymond.
as now for ihe iirsi line he really loved, aud
sued earnestly Tor The hand OF a heanlifui wa
man. twas promised, The nnpiialtlay arrived,
aud friends assembled IN the village church,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
No. 3
ReGisioy.s statistics.

The following census, compiled from The Ia
,esl and most authentic sources, viii be 0i in
teres TO some Of oar readers
RELIGIoCs STATIsTIcs of some Of he pein-
cipal Denominations, IN The UDiied Sa,es
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09

II we do but watch the hour
There never vet was human power,
Which could evade, il unforgiven,
The patient search and vigil long
OF one VINO treasures up wrong"